The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the ticket sale schedule for the IPL 2026 playoffs, with online booking set to begin in phases later this week. District has been named the official ticketing partner for the knockout stage by Zomato.

Playoff action begins Qualifier 1 will be held at HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala on May 26, followed by the Eliminator at New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh on May 27. Qualifier 2 will be played on May 29 in New Chandigarh, while the final will be held on May 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

RuPay cardholders get early access

Ticket sales will first open for RuPay credit cardholders, who have been given priority through the special booking window. The first priority window will open on May 20 at 7:00 PM and will be active for 24 hours, allowing eligible users to book tickets for Qualifier 1 and Eliminator.

The second special booking window for RuPay cardholders will begin on May 22 at 7:00 pm, which will include the sale of tickets for Qualifier 2 and the Final.

General sale dates announced

For the general public, the sale of tickets for Qualifier 1 and Eliminator will begin at 8:00 pm on May 21, a day after the start of the RuPay pre-sale. Booking for Qualifier 2 and Final will open on May 23 at 8:00 PM.

BCCI said that tickets will be available only through authorized online platforms, fans will be able to purchase through the official IPL District by website as well as Zomato website and mobile application.

Demand is expected to be high

The phased rollout aims to manage demand for the tournament’s most anticipated fixtures, with interest expected to be high as teams battle for the title. The playoffs will mark the culmination of another competitive IPL season, with the final set to be played at the world’s largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.

Fans have been advised to rely only on official booking channels to avoid fraud or fake tickets. With the knockout line-up confirmed, the race to secure seats for the decisive matches is expected to intensify in the coming days.

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