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IPL 2026 Playoffs: The league stage of IPL 2026 has officially concluded, and the tournament is now set for an exciting playoff phase. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals have secured their spots in the final four.
Rajasthan Royals confirmed their qualification after defeating Mumbai Indians by 30 runs at the Wankhede Stadium on May 24. The result also ended the playoff hopes of Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders.
With the playoffs ready to begin, fans can expect four high-pressure matches featuring some of the biggest stars in T20 cricket.
IPL 2026 Playoff Teams
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 18 |
| 2 | Gujarat Titans | 18 |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 18 |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals | 16 |
RCB finished at the top of the points table with the best net run rate, while GT secured second place. SRH ended third, and RR grabbed the final playoff berth.
IPL 2026 Playoffs Schedule
Qualifier 1
| Match | Venue | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium | May 26, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST |
The winner of this match will directly qualify for the IPL 2026 Final.
Also Read: Check Updated IPL 2026 Points Table After KKR vs DC
Eliminator
| Match | Venue | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium | May 27, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST |
The losing team will be eliminated from the tournament.
No second chances 🙅♂️
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 24, 2026
Orange fire meets Pink royalty in the #Eliminator 🧡🩷#TATAIPL | #TheFinalLeap | #SRHvRR pic.twitter.com/VGm9fzJaEu
Qualifier 2
| Match | Venue | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium | May 29, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST |
The winner of this match will advance to the final.
IPL 2026 Final
| Match | Venue | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2 | Narendra Modi Stadium | May 31, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST |
The IPL 2026 champion will be crowned in Ahmedabad.
Complete IPL 2026 Playoffs Fixtures
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 – RCB vs GT | May 26, 2026 | Dharamshala |
| Eliminator – SRH vs RR | May 27, 2026 | New Chandigarh |
| Qualifier 2 | May 29, 2026 | New Chandigarh |
| IPL 2026 Final | May 31, 2026 | Ahmedabad |
It's Playoffs time, folks 😎
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 24, 2026
Comment your early prediction for the winner 👇🏆 #TATAIPL | #TheFinalLeap | #Qualifier1 | #Eliminator pic.twitter.com/cT0Y2Ri3T6
IPL 2026 Live Telecast & Streaming Details
TV Broadcast
The live telecast of IPL 2026 playoffs will be available on the Star Sports network channels in India.
Online Streaming
Fans can watch the live streaming on JioHotstar.
Broadcast Timing
- Qualifier 1, Eliminator & Qualifier 2 coverage starts at 6:30 PM IST
- Final coverage starts at 6:00 PM IST
What To Expect In IPL 2026 Playoffs
The playoff stage promises intense battles as four strong teams compete for the trophy. RCB will aim to continue their dominant campaign, GT will look to add another IPL title, while SRH and RR will hope to produce match-winning performances in knockout cricket.
With matches scheduled in Dharamsala, Mullanpur and Ahmedabad, fans are set for a thrilling finish to the IPL 2026 season.
Also Read: IPL 2026 Playoffs Tickets: How to Buy Tickets Qualifier 1, Qualifier 2 & Final
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