The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the schedule of IPL 2026 fan parks for the first three weekends of the tournament’s start.
According to the statement, the IPL fan parks are organised zone-wise across North, East, West and South.
Each park will host live screenings of matches, complemented by live music, food stalls, a play area for children and interactive features such as virtual batting setups and fan activity booths.
Expanding to bring beyond traditional limits, the BCCI has decided to stage IPL 2026 fan parks in 15 cities across 11 states for the first phase of the IPL 2026 schedule, giving the fans a chance to soak up live match atmosphere in a lively, community setting.
“BCCI announces the schedule for the #TATAIPL Fan Parks 2026 for the first three weekends, aligned with the opening phase of TATA IPL 2026. The Fan Parks will be hosted across 15 cities in 11 states during the first three weeks,” the IPL posted on X.
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BCCI announces the schedule for the #TATAIPL Fan Parks 2026 for the first three weekends, aligned with the opening phase of TATA IPL 2026.
The Fan Parks will be hosted across 15 cities in 11 states during the first three weeks.
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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 23, 2026
Schedule for IPL 2026 Fan Parks
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
As per the IPL 2026 schedule, the tournament is set to begin on March 28 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad clashing in the first match of the season.
The BCCI has unveiled the schedule for the first twenty matches only, and the rest is expected this week. This is due to the upcoming state Assembly elections that could have a bearing on venue allocation and security measures.
The IPL fan parks were introduced in 2015, and since their inception, it played a crucial role in expanding the league, bringing in energy and cricketing across India. The further details of the IPL 2026 fan parks will be announced in due course.
