The tickets for the 2026 IPL playoffs will be live soon. Here's all you need to know about the categories and pricing of the tickets, including details on where to buy them.
The IPL 2026 playoffs will begin on May 26, with Qualifier 1 set to be played in Dharamshala. The Eliminator will follow on May 27 in New Chandigarh. Chandigarh will also host the second Qualifier two days later, while the final is scheduled for May 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
IPL 2026 playoffs: Are the tickets live?
Tickets for the IPL 2026 playoffs will go live from May 20, 2026, with RuPay Credit Cardholders getting an exclusive 24-hour priority access window for the first two playoff matches.
Tickets for the first Qualifier and the Eliminator will be available to RuPay Credit Cardholders from May 20 at 7 pm IST. The non-exclusive Phase 1 sale for these two matches will begin on May 21 at 8 pm IST.
For Qualifier 2 and the final, the RuPay priority window will open on May 22 at 7 pm IST. The non-exclusive Phase 1 sale for these matches will begin on May 23 at 8 pm IST.
IPL 2026 playoffs ticket sale schedule
| Date | Match | Time | Sale Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20 | Qualifier 1 & Eliminator | 7 pm IST | Exclusive access for RuPay Credit Cardholders: Dharamshala & New Chandigarh |
| May 21 | Qualifier 1 & Eliminator | 8 pm IST | Non-exclusive Phase 1 sale: Dharamshala & New Chandigarh |
| May 22 | Qualifier 2 & Final | 7 pm IST | Exclusive access for RuPay Credit Cardholders: New Chandigarh & Ahmedabad |
| May 23 | Qualifier 2 & Final | 8 pm IST | Non-exclusive Phase 1 sale: New Chandigarh & Ahmedabad |
What are the ticket prices?
The BCCI has not mentioned ticket prices in its advisory. Details on pricing are expected to be available once the sale opens on the official platforms.
IPL 2026 playoffs: Where to buy tickets online?
Tickets for the IPL 2026 playoffs can be purchased through the official IPL website and the District by Zomato platform, the official ticketing agency for the playoff phase.
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