With the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) set to kickoff in less than a week’s time, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on March 23 announced the details of the Fan Parks for the upcoming Phase 1. It is to be noted that the Fan Parks have been in existence from several editions now and like every other season, it will be hosted across 15 cities in 11 states in Phase 1.
The Fan Parks are known to offer fans an opportunity to experience live IPL matches in a vibrant, community-like environment and this time it will be held over three weekends in the upcoming phase. Each weekend will feature five Fan Parks across different zones — North, South, East and West. Here in this article, let’s look at all the relevant details around the Fan Parks for IPL 2026 Phase 1.
IPL 2026 Fan Parks for Phase 1: All you need to know
When will the Fan Parks in IPL 2026 Phase 1 be held?
As mentioned above, the Fan Parks in the first phase will be hosted across the three weekends:
Week 1: March 28 & 29, 2026
Week 2: April 4 & 5, 2026
Week 3: April 11 & 12, 2026
What is the zone-wise Fan Park details for Phase 1 of IPL 2026?
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
What are the facilities available at IPL 2026 Fan Parks?
The Fan Parks, which have gained prominence over these years, will feature match screenings along with several engaging on-ground activities like music, entertainment, food courts, kids’ play zones and many more. It also offers interactive engagement activities like virtual batting experience, bowling nets, face paintings, 360-degree photobooths and a lot more.
