Fan Parks are back! Nothing beats the vibe of cheering together with thousands of fans. With just five days remaining for the start of India’s biggest cricketing spectacle, the Indian Premier League 2026 season is set to kick off with an exciting clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 28 in Bengaluru. As excitement builds, fans across the country are gearing up to support their favourite teams not just in stadiums, but also through the popular Fan Park initiative.
The BCCI in India has officially announced the schedule for the first phase of IPL Fan Parks for the 2026 season, covering the first three weekends. A total of 15 cities across 11 states will host these events, bringing the IPL experience closer to fans in smaller towns.
The first phase will begin –
March 28–29(week 1)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – Govt. MVM college ground
Rohtak, Haryana – Chhotu Ram Poltechnic ground
Nagpur, Maharashtra – Mecosabagh Methodist High School Playground
Krishnagar, West Bengal – DL Roy Stadium
Tumakuru, Karnataka – Government Junior College Field
April 4–5 (week 2)
Mathura, Uttar Pradesh -Amarnath Vidya Ashram
Jodhpur, Rajasthan -Barkatullah Khan Stadium
Nizamabad, Telangana -Women’s Educational Society Grounds
Bhubaneswar, Odisha -KITS University Stadium
Mysuru, karnataka – SBRR Mahajana First Grade College
April 11–12 (week 3)
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh -Bhainsali Ground
Ratnagiri, Maharashtra -Swargiya Pramod Mahajan Krida Sankul
Nadiad, Gujarat – Radhe Farm
Coimbatore, Tamil nadu -Hindustan College of Arts & Science
Rourkela, Odisha -Sector 17 Ground
This is just the 1st phase of the IPL fan parks, the rest will be announced later.