India, May 6 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the schedule for the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Playoffs, marking the culmination of another exhilarating season.

Following 70 high-intensity league-stage matches defined by outstanding performances and edge-of-the-seat moments, the tournament now enters its decisive phase. Qualifier 1, featuring the top two teams in the standings, will be played on May 26 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, with a direct berth in the Final at stake.

The action will then move to the New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, which will host the Eliminator on May 27 between the third and fourth-placed teams. The same venue will also stage Qualifier 2 on ...