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IPL 2027 Playoffs Schedule Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2 & Final Dates
Dates, venues and timings of the IPL 2027 playoffs and final, and how the top four qualify
After 70 league matches, the top four teams on the IPL 2027 points table go into the playoffs. Four knockout games decide the champion, ending with the final on 15 May 2027. Here are the expected dates, venues and timings for each playoff match, and how the format gives the top two teams a second chance.
IPL 2027 Playoffs Schedule
Predicted schedule, not official. Individual fixtures are our estimate and will change when the BCCI announces the official IPL 2027 schedule.
| Match | Date | Match Fixture | Timing | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Tue, 11 May | Qualifier 11st vs 2nd | 7:30 PM | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 72 | Wed, 12 May | Eliminator3rd vs 4th | 7:30 PM | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 73 | Thu, 13 May | Qualifier 2Loser Q1 vs Winner Elim. | 7:30 PM | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 74 | Sat, 15 May | FinalWinner Q1 vs Winner Q2 | 7:30 PM | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
IPL 2027 Final Date and Venue
Sat, 15 May 2027 · 7:30 PM IST
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
How the IPL Playoffs Work
Step 1 · Tue, 11 May
Qualifier 1
1st vs 2nd on the points table. The winner goes straight to the final; the loser gets a second chance in Qualifier 2.
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Step 2 · Wed, 12 May
Eliminator
3rd vs 4th. The winner moves on to Qualifier 2; the loser is knocked out.
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Step 3 · Thu, 13 May
Qualifier 2
The loser of Qualifier 1 plays the winner of the Eliminator. The winner takes the second place in the final.
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Step 4 · Sat, 15 May
Final
The winners of Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2 play for the IPL 2027 title.
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
IPL 2027 Playoffs FAQs
When is the IPL 2027 final?
The IPL 2027 final is expected on Sat, 15 May 2027 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
When do the IPL 2027 playoffs start?
The playoffs are expected to start with Qualifier 1 on Tue, 11 May 2027 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
How do teams qualify for the IPL playoffs?
The top four teams on the points table after the league stage qualify. First and second play Qualifier 1, and the winner goes straight to the final. Third and fourth play the Eliminator, and the loser is out. The loser of Qualifier 1 then plays the Eliminator winner in Qualifier 2 for the other place in the final.
What is the advantage of finishing in the top two?
The top two get two chances to reach the final: lose Qualifier 1 and they still play Qualifier 2. Teams finishing third and fourth must win two knockout games in a row.