IPL 2026 Fan Parks Announced Across 5 Cities as Playoffs Fever Grips India

As the TATA IPL 2026 season enters its most exciting stage, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the return of the popular IPL Fan Parks for the Playoff phase.

Designed to bring the stadium experience closer to fans, the IPL Fan Parks will be organized on May 29 and May 31, allowing cricket lovers across the country to enjoy the high-stakes playoff matches in a vibrant festival atmosphere.

This year's Playoff Fan Parks will be hosted in five cities across five different states:

• Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh)

• Ghazipur (Uttar Pradesh)

• Mangaluru (Karnataka)

• Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh)

• Agartala (Tripura)

The initiative gives fans who are unable to travel to playoff venues an opportunity to experience the excitement of IPL 2026 with giant live screens, entertainment zones, music performances, food courts, and interactive cricket activities.

Visitors can participate in popular fan engagement attractions including virtual batting challenges, bowling nets, face painting stations, Pitch Perfect contests, Game of Throws competitions, and the fan-favourite Don't Miss the Ball challenge.

Over the years, IPL Fan Parks have become one of the league's most successful fan engagement programs, attracting thousands of supporters in cities beyond the main host venues. The concept allows cricket fans from every corner of India to celebrate the IPL together.

With Qualifier matches, the Eliminator, and the Grand Final set to determine the next IPL champion, the Fan Parks are expected to witness huge attendance as fans gather to support their favourite teams and players.

As IPL 2026 heads toward an unforgettable finish, the BCCI aims to ensure that the playoff excitement reaches every cricket fan across India, whether they are inside the stadium or cheering from an official Fan Park.