Bengaluru was originally designated to host the final, but owing to certain issues, the summit clash will again be held at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium | Cricket

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are the defending champions of the IPL currently, and as per tradition, the IPL final is held at the home of the defending champions. However, that may not be the case this time.

The IPL 2026 playoff race intensifies with four teams vying for the final spot. Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a win but missed a top-two finish. Rajasthan Royals are frontrunners, needing a win against Mumbai Indians.

Rinku Singh silenced his critics in spectacular fashion, smashing an unbeaten half-century to help Kolkata Knight Riders snatch a thrilling come-from-behind victory against Rajasthan Royals.

CSK and GT finish their league stage campaign at the earliest in IPL 2026. Other teams will thus have the advantage to leapfrog them on the points table on NRR as they would know the exact margin of victory needed.

Punjab Kings reignited their IPL 2026 playoff aspirations with a vital victory, ending a six-match losing streak. Captain Shreyas Iyer's maiden century propelled PBKS to fourth place. Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured the top spot despite a loss,

With the IPL 2026 playoff spots confirmed, Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel feels that Sunrisers Hyderabad are the strongest among the qualified teams. Apart from SRH, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans,