The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will soon announce the venues for the playoffs and final in IPL 2026, but there is some uncertainty about the location of the mega clash.
According to the BCCI sources, the playoff games are likely to be held in Punjab and Karnataka, but some complications could prevent M Chinnaswamy Stadium from hosting the final. According to a source, the final is generally allotted to the defending champions. However, the demand for tickets from the state MLAs are creating disruptions.
“The venues for the playoffs and final will be announced soon. The matches are likely to be held in Punjab and Karnataka. However, the demand for tickets from the MLAs is creating issues in Bengaluru. If the problem is not resolved, the final will be held in another city,” the source told ANI.
Earlier, Congress MLA Vijayanand Kashappanavar had requested five wickets each for the elected representative, saying the VIPS shouldn’t be made to wait.
Reacting to his statement, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar revealed that three tickets would be given to the MLAs and MPs.
Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara claimed that MLAs were not misusing the IPL tickets, explaining that tickets are booked online and are being used by the ones who are purchasing them.
The tickets given to the state representatives are marked as non-transferable and cannot be used by others.
Currently, Punjab Kings are leading the points table, followed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, and Gujarat Titans.
Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals are in the mid-table, with Kolkata Knight Riders in the 8th spot. Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants are the worst-performing franchises.
M Chinnaswamy Stadium was banned from hosting matches after the deadly stampede last year, but the restrictions were lifted after the Karnataka State Cricket Association implemented the changes suggested by the panel appointed by the government.
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