Mumbai, March 23 – The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the IPL Fan Parks 2026, which will coincide with the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.
Building on its commitment to expanding the IPL experience beyond stadiums, the Fan Parks will be set up in 15 cities across 11 states over the first three weeks. This will give fans the opportunity to enjoy the excitement of live IPL matches in a lively, community-focused setting.
Each Fan Park will offer live match screenings and a variety of engaging on-site activities, such as music, entertainment, food courts, children's play areas, and interactive fan experiences like virtual batting, bowling nets, face painting, cheer-o-meters, and 360-degree photo booths.
Since its launch in 2015, the IPL Fan Park initiative has been crucial in expanding the league's reach, bringing the excitement and energy of the IPL to fans across the country. The 2026 season continues this tradition, allowing fans in various cities to participate in the IPL festivities.
The league also stated that details about the upcoming IPL Fan Parks 2026 will be released in due course after the schedule for the next phase is announced.
The Fan Parks will take place over three weekends:
Week 1: March 28 & 29, 2026
Week 2: April 4 & 5, 2026
Week 3: April 11 & 12, 2026
Each weekend will feature five Fan Parks across the North, South, East, and West zones to ensure broad regional coverage and high fan participation.
Week 1: March 28 & 29, 2026
Rohtak, Haryana – Chhotu Ram Polytechnic Ground
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – Govt. MVM College Ground
Nagpur, Maharashtra – Mecosabagh Methodist High School Playground
Tumakuru, Karnataka – Government Junior College Field
Krishnanagar, West Bengal – DL Roy Stadium
Week 2: April 4 & 5, 2026
Mathura, Uttar Pradesh – Amarnath Vidya Ashram
Jodhpur, Rajasthan – Barkatullah Khan Stadium
Nizamabad, Telangana – Women’s Educational Society Grounds
Mysuru, Karnataka – SBRR Mahajana First Grade College
Bhubaneswar, Odisha – KITS University Stadium
Week 3: April 11 & 12, 2026
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh – Bhainsali Ground
Nadiad, Gujarat – Radhe Farm
Ratnagiri, Maharashtra – Swargiya Pramod Mahajan Krida Sankul
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu – Hindustan College of Arts & Science
Rourkela, Odisha – Sector 17 Ground
