New Delhi, May 5 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to announce the venues for the IPL 2026 playoffs and final soon, but uncertainty surrounds the location of the final.

BCCI sources reveal that playoff matches are likely to be split between Punjab and Karnataka, with Bengaluru facing complications that could prevent it from hosting the much-anticipated final.

As per a BCCI source, the convention for the IPL final is for the defending champions to host the match. However, political issues in Bengaluru, particularly related to MLA tickets, are currently causing disruptions.

"IPL 2026 playoffs and final venue will be announced soon. Matches likely to be divided into Punjab and Karnataka, the last time winner ...