IPL 2026 will be played across 13 iconic cricket venues spread throughout India. With the expanded 84-match format introduced this season, more stadiums are hosting matches than in previous years. Here is a complete guide to every IPL 2026 stadium, including team home grounds and key details.
IPL 2026 Team Home Grounds
1. M. Chinnaswamy Stadium — Bengaluru (RCB Home)
Capacity: ~35,000 (capped for IPL 2026 due to safety upgrades)
Team: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
The Chinnaswamy Stadium is one of India’s most electric cricket venues. RCB’s home ground hosted the IPL 2026 opening ceremony as the defending champions. Following the tragic stampede during RCB’s 2025 victory celebrations, the Karnataka State Cricket Association implemented upgraded safety protocols and capped crowd capacity at 35,000 for IPL 2026.
2. Wankhede Stadium — Mumbai (MI Home)
Capacity: ~33,000
Team: Mumbai Indians
The Wankhede Stadium is perhaps India’s most iconic cricket venue, having hosted multiple World Cup and IPL finals. With the sea breeze making it a unique ground, the stadium’s batting-friendly surface and short boundaries make it one of the highest-scoring venues in the tournament.
3. MA Chidambaram Stadium — Chennai (CSK Home)
Capacity: ~50,000
Team: Chennai Super Kings
Chepauk, as it is affectionately known, is one of India’s oldest international cricket grounds. The slow, turning pitches at Chidambaram are a nightmare for visiting sides and a massive home advantage for CSK, who have used the conditions expertly throughout their IPL history.
4. Eden Gardens — Kolkata (KKR Home)
Capacity: ~68,000
Team: Kolkata Knight Riders
Eden Gardens is the largest cricket stadium in India and one of the most iconic sporting venues in the world. The roar of 68,000 passionate fans in Kolkata creates a matchday atmosphere that is unmatched anywhere in the tournament.
5. Narendra Modi Stadium — Ahmedabad (GT Home + IPL 2026 Final)
Capacity: ~132,000
Team: Gujarat Titans
The world’s largest cricket stadium will host both Gujarat Titans’ home matches and the IPL 2026 Final on 31 May 2026. Its sheer scale and modern facilities make it an unforgettable matchday experience.
6. Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium — Hyderabad (SRH Home)
Capacity: ~55,000
Team: Sunrisers Hyderabad
Known for its pace-friendly surface and large outfield, the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium is a fortress for SRH. Pat Cummins and his bowling attack will relish the conditions at this venue.
7. Arun Jaitley Stadium — Delhi (DC Home)
Capacity: ~42,000
Team: Delhi Capitals
Formerly known as Feroz Shah Kotla, Arun Jaitley Stadium is a historic Test and IPL venue in the heart of Delhi. The pitch traditionally assists spin bowlers, particularly in night matches when dew sets in.
8. Sawai Mansingh Stadium — Jaipur (RR Home)
Capacity: ~30,000
Team: Rajasthan Royals (primary home venue)
The Pink City’s cricket stadium is a compact, atmospheric venue where the Rajasthan Royals have always enjoyed solid crowd support.
9. PCA IS Bindra Stadium — Mohali (PBKS Home)
Capacity: ~26,000
Team: Punjab Kings
Mohali’s international cricket venue is known for its lively, pace-friendly pitches and the passionate Punjab crowd. Under Shreyas Iyer, PBKS will look to make this ground a true home fortress in IPL 2026.
10. BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium — Lucknow (LSG Home)
Capacity: ~50,000
Team: Lucknow Super Giants
The Ekana Stadium is one of India’s newest international venues and offers world-class facilities. It has quickly become a popular destination for IPL matches since LSG’s inception.
Additional IPL 2026 Venues
11. Barsapara Cricket Stadium — Guwahati
Used as a second venue for Rajasthan Royals’ home matches, Guwahati has become one of IPL’s most enthusiastic host cities.
12. HPCA Stadium — Dharamshala
Set against the backdrop of the Himalayas, Dharamshala is one of the most breathtaking cricket venues in the world. Matches here often feature swing-friendly conditions for pace bowlers.
13. ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium — Visakhapatnam
Located on the coast of Andhra Pradesh, Vizag’s stadium is a solid batting track known for producing high-scoring matches.