The IPL 2026 Fair Play Award continues to highlight the true spirit of cricket beyond just wins and losses. As teams battle for supremacy on the field, the IPL 2026 Fair Play Award recognizes those who uphold discipline, respect, and sportsmanship throughout the season.
Judged by on-field umpires after every match, the IPL 2026 Fair Play Award evaluates teams on their conduct, including respect for opponents, adherence to rules, and overall attitude.
In a tournament known for its intensity, this award serves as a reminder that playing the game in the right spirit is just as important as lifting the trophy.
As per the IPL 2026 schedule, the first match will be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
IPL 2026 Fair Play Award Points Table
| POS | Team | Matches | Average | Points |
| 1 | Punjab Kings | 14 | 10 | 140 |
| 2 | Chennai Super Kings | 14 | 9.86 | 138 |
| 3 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 14 | 9.86 | 138 |
| 4 | Lucknow Super Giants | 14 | 9.86 | 138 |
| 5 | Gujarat Titans | 16 | 9.81 | 157 |
| 6 | Rajasthan Royals | 16 | 9.81 | 157 |
| 7 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 15 | 9.67 | 145 |
| 8 | Mumbai Indians | 14 | 9.64 | 135 |
| 9 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 15 | 9.47 | 142 |
| 10 | Delhi Capitals | 14 | 9.29 | 130 |
How IPL Fair Play Award Points Calculated
- A team can be awarded a total of ten points per match.
- Out of which, four points are given on the basis of how the team has adhered to the “spirit of the game” in the opinion of the umpires.
- The other three criteria are based on respect towards the opposition, the laws of cricket and the umpires. Each of these three criteria represents 2 points.
- If a team has got two points in the criterion, its performance is considered as “good”, whereas getting one or zero points indicates that its performance is “average” or “bad” respectively.
IPL Fair Play Award Winners List
IPL Fair Play Award Winners List: Chennai Super Kings have won the IPL Fair Play Award the most number of times. Following are the details of the IPL Fair Play Award Winners List so far:
| Season | Team |
| 2026 | Punjab Kings |
| 2025 | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2024 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 2023 | Delhi Capitals |
| 2022 | Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans |
| 2021 | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2020 | Mumbai Indians |
| 2019 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 2018 | Mumbai Indians |
| 2017 | Gujarat Lions |
| 2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 2015 | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2014 | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2013 | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2012 | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2011 | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2010 | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2009 | Kings XI Punjab |
| 2008 | Chennai Super Kings |
What is Fair Play Award in IPL?
At the end of each IPL season, apart from the IPL trophy, BCCI awards the Fair Play Award on considering the team’s on-field behaviour. The criteria cover the team’s respect towards the opposition, the laws of cricket, the umpires, and more importantly how the team has adhered to the “spirit of the game” in the opinion of the umpires.
Based on these at the end of each match, the participating teams will be awarded points and the teams with the highest points at the end of the game will be awarded the Fair Play Award of the season.
Which Team Won the Most Number of Fair Play Awards?
Chennai Super Kings have won the IPL Fair Play Award the most number of times. CSK have won the IPL Fair Play Award six times so far.
Who Won the first Fair Play Award in IPL?
In the 2008 IPL season, MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings won the first fair play award.
Which teams have never won the IPL Fair Play Award?
Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore have never won the IPL Fair Play award.
Who won IPL Fairplay Award last year?
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the Fair Play Award last year and also their third Fair Play award in IPL history.
