IPL 2026: Fan Parks to kick off across 15 cities in Phase 1, Nagpur, Bhopal among top cities

IPL Fan Parks. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is pleased to announce the schedule for the IPL Fan Parks 2026 for the first three weekends, aligned with the opening phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

Continuing its commitment to taking the IPL experience beyond stadiums, the Fan Parks will be hosted across 15 cities in 11 states during the first three weeks, offering fans an opportunity to experience the excitement of live IPL matches in a vibrant, community-driven environment.

The Fan Parks will be held over three weekends:

• Week 1: March 28 & 29, 2026
• Week 2: April 4 & 5, 2026
• Week 3: April 11 & 12, 2026

Each weekend will feature five Fan Parks across different zones — North, South, East and West — ensuring wide regional representation and maximum fan engagement.

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

Each Fan Park will feature live match screenings, along with a host of engaging on-ground activities including music, entertainment, food courts, kids’ play zones, and interactive fan engagement initiatives such as virtual batting experiences, bowling nets, face painting, cheer-o-meters and 360° photo booths.

Since its inception in 2015, the IPL Fan Park initiative has played a key role in expanding the league’s footprint, bringing the thrill and energy of the IPL to fans across India. The 2026 season continues this tradition, ensuring that fans in multiple cities can be part of the IPL celebration.

Further details for subsequent weeks of the IPL Fan Parks 2026 will be announced in due course.

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