India, May 6 -- For the second consecutive year, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host the Indian Premier League (IPL) final. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the schedule for the IPL 2026 playoffs, which will be held across three cities instead of two, with the summit clash set for the world's largest cricket stadium. This will be the fourth time Ahmedabad hosts an IPL final, having previously staged it in 2022, 2023 and 2025.

"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...