IPL 2026 Fan Parks Across 15 Cities: Schedule And Key Details

IPL 2026 Season Overview

• The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season will start its matches after five days from now. The tournament features players who represent both international and domestic teams. Teams have begun their practice matches for upcoming matches.

• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has published the timetable which covers the first 20 matches. The complete schedule remains unavailable at this time.
• The first game will begin on March 28. The Sunrisers Hyderabad will battle against the Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Fan Parks Initiative

• The BCCI will create dedicated Fan Parks spaces for viewers to watch the games. These events will take place on weekends. The goal aims to enhance fan participation while creating a communal watching experience.
• The Fan Park concept started during the 2015 IPL season. The program has now extended to multiple cities since its inception.

Activities and Features at Fan Parks

Fan Park will show live match broadcasts to its guests. Visitors can also access multiple entertainment options.

Key features include:

• IPL matches will be broadcasted through live streaming
• Music and stage entertainment
• Food courts with different options
• Play areas designed for children
• Interactive zones for fans

Additional attractions include:

• Virtual batting and bowling setups
• Face painting stations
• Photo booths for pictures

The activities create a stadium atmosphere which fans can experience outside the match venues.

• Fan Park Schedule and Locations
• First Weekend (March 28–29)

Fan Parks will be set up in:

• Rohtak
• Bhopal
• Nagpur
• Tumakuru
• Krishnanagar

Second Weekend (April 4–5)

Fan Parks will be set up in:

• Mathura
• Jodhpur
• Mysuru
• Bhubaneswar
• Nizamabad

Third Weekend (April 11–12)

Fan Parks will be set up in:

• Meerut
• Nadiad
• Ratnagiri
• Coimbatore
• Rourkela