IPL 2026 Final Tickets: The BCCI has rolled out the ticket sale schedule for the IPL 2026 playoffs, with online booking kicking off in phases later this week. District by Zomato is the official ticketing partner for these matches.
The playoff matches launch with the first qualifier sparking off on 26th May in Dharamshala, then the eliminator ignites on 27th May in New Chandigarh, followed by the 2nd Qualifier roaring to life on 29th May in New Chandigarh, before the summit clash storms into action on 31st May at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad.
RuPay cardholders get early access
Ticket sales open first for Rupay credit cardholders, who grab priority access through exclusive booking windows. The priority window launches on 20th May at 7:00 p.m. IST and remains open for 1 day, allowing multiple users to secure tickets for the first Qualifier and the Eliminator.
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The second exclusive window for Rupay cardholders opens on 22nd May at 7:00 p.m. IST, offering tickets for Qualifier 2 and the summit clash.
General sale dates announced
General public ticket sales for Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator burst open on 21st May at 8:00 p.m. IST, following the Rupay pre-sale. Tickets for Qualifier 2 and the summit clash go on sale on 23rd May at 8:00 p.m. IST.
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The BCCI underscores that fans must nab tickets for these matches only from authorized platforms, including the official IPL website and the District by Zomato app.
Demand expected to be high
The main aim of the scattered sale is to tame demand for the IPL's hottest matches, as fan interest surges when teams battle for the trophy. The playoffs spotlight the nature of competitive matches in another IPL season, as the summit clash unfolds at one of the world's largest cricket venues in Ahmedabad.
Fans are urged to secure their tickets with excitement and caution, only from official platforms, to avoid heartbreak from scams. With three teams already qualified, anticipation is surging, and the battle for knockout tickets promises to ignite intense emotions in the days ahead.