How the IPL playoffs work
Qualifier 1 (1st v 2nd) sends its winner to the final. The Eliminator (3rd v 4th) knocks out the loser. Qualifier 2 is between the Qualifier 1 loser and the Eliminator winner.
IPL 2026 Final & Playoffs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the IPL 2026 final, beating Gujarat Titans (161/5 - 155/8) on 31 May 2026.
Playoff bracket
| Stage | Date | Match | Result / odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 | Tue 26 May |  Royal Challengers Bengaluru v  Gujarat Titans | 254/5 - 162/10 RCB won |
| Eliminator | Wed 27 May |  Sunrisers Hyderabad v  Rajasthan Royals | 196/10 - 243/8 RR won |
| Qualifier 2 | Fri 29 May | Gujarat Titans v Rajasthan Royals | 219/3 - 214/6 GT won |
| Final | Sun 31 May | Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Gujarat Titans | 161/5 - 155/8 RCB won |
IPL finals: winners and runners-up
| Season | Champions | Runners-up | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Gujarat Titans | 161/5 v 155/8 |
| 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Punjab Kings | |
| 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrisers Hyderabad | |
| 2023 | Chennai Super Kings | Gujarat Titans | |
| 2022 | Gujarat Titans | Rajasthan Royals | |
| 2021 | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders | |
| 2020 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | |
| 2019 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | |
| 2018 | Chennai Super Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad | |
| 2017 | Mumbai Indians | Rising Pune Supergiant | |
| 2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bangalore | |
| 2015 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | |
| 2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kings XI Punjab | |
| 2013 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | |
| 2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai Super Kings | |
| 2011 | Chennai Super Kings | Royal Challengers Bangalore | |
| 2010 | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai Indians | |
| 2009 | Deccan Chargers | Royal Challengers Bangalore | |
| 2008 | Rajasthan Royals | Chennai Super Kings |
Frequently asked questions
When is the IPL 2026 final?
Sunday 31 May 2026.
Who won the IPL last season?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won IPL 2026, beating Gujarat Titans in the final on 31 May 2026 (161/5 v 155/8).
Which team has won the most IPL titles?
Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, with five titles each. Kolkata Knight Riders have three.