The IPL 2026 Final takes place at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India on Sunday 31 May 2026, starting at 19:30 IST (UTC+5:30). The winner of Qualifier 1 meets the winner of Qualifier 2 for the Indian Premier League 2026 title. Narendra Modi Stadium holds 132,000 spectators, the highest capacity of any cricket ground in the world.

Match Overview: IPL 2026 Final

The IPL Final is the most-watched franchise cricket match in the world. IPL Finals have averaged television audiences exceeding 100 million in India alone, with the 2023 Final between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans at the same venue drawing global figures above 140 million. The 2026 edition marks the 19th IPL Final. In 18 previous editions, six different franchises have lifted the trophy: Mumbai Indians (5 titles), Chennai Super Kings (5), Kolkata Knight Riders (3), Sunrisers Hyderabad (2), Rajasthan Royals (1), and Gujarat Titans (1). No other franchise has won the tournament.

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Narendra Modi Stadium was the venue for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Final and the 2023 IPL Final. At 132,000 capacity, it is the world’s largest cricket venue by seating. The ground’s design features a single-tier lower bowl and multi-tier upper stands that create concentrated crowd noise. In late May, Ahmedabad temperatures at the 19:30 start are typically around 35-38 degrees Celsius, falling through the match. Evening dew from around the 13th over of the second innings is a recurring tactical factor for bowling captains.

What Time Is the IPL 2026 Final in Your Timezone?

The 19:30 IST start on 31 May 2026 converts as follows across major cricket-watching regions:

• India (IST, UTC+5:30): 19:30
• UK (BST, UTC+1): 14:00
• Australia/Sydney (AEST, UTC+10): 23:00
• USA/New York (EDT, UTC-4): 10:00
• UAE (GST, UTC+4): 18:00

Check Ahmedabad time and India time for live conversion.

The Significance of the IPL Final

The IPL Final is worth approximately USD 10 million in prize money to the winning franchise, with additional revenue from performance bonuses, sponsorship activations, and player auction valuations in subsequent seasons. Beyond economics, winning an IPL title affects international cricket reputations: five of the last eight IPL-winning captains received national team leadership opportunities within 12 months of their title. The match is the culmination of a 74-match tournament played over approximately 65 days, making it one of the densest high-quality cricket schedules in the global calendar.