IPL 2026 play-offs: Schedule, fixtures, dates, times & final date

After 70 games, the Indian Premier League has reached the knockout stage.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are joined by Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals, who are all bidding for a second IPL title.

Here’s the schedule for the play-offs – all matches start at 15:00 BST:

Tuesday, 26 May: Qualifier 1 – Royals Challengers Bengaluru v Gujarat Titans

Wednesday, 27 May: Eliminator – Sunrisers Hyderabad v Rajasthan Royals

Friday, 29 May: Qualifier 2 – Loser on Qualifier 1 v Winner of Eliminator

Sunday, 31 May: Final – Winner of Qualifier 1 v Winner of Qualifier 2