The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has shared the schedule for Phase 2 of the TATA IPL Fan Parks 2026. This phase will bring the excitement of live cricket to 30 cities across India.
The Fan Parks will cover 18 states and one Union Territory. The events will take place over six weekends, starting from April 18 and ending on May 24, 2026.
Bringing the Stadium to Fans
The Fan Park initiative aims to give fans a stadium-like experience in cities that do not host official IPL matches. Entry to these venues is free for everyone.
Each Fan Park will feature:
- Live screenings of IPL matches on giant LED screens.
- Music and entertainment.
- Food courts and kids’ play zones.
- Games like virtual batting and bowling nets.
New Cities Added
For the first time, several new cities will host these events. These include Puthuppally in Kerala, Mangalagiri in Andhra Pradesh, and Imphal in Manipur. Other new locations include Chamba and Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, as well as Golaghat and Silchar in Assam.
Schedule And Locations
The events are divided by weekends to ensure fans across North, South, East, and West zones can participate.
- April 18 and 19: Bathinda, Kota, Belagavi, Puthuppally, and Jamshedpur.
- April 25 and 26: Amritsar, Bikaner, Mangalagiri, Dindigul, and Dhanbad.
- May 2 and 3: Chamba, Surat, Solapur, Tiruchirappalli, and Siliguri.
- May 9 and 10: Mandi, Rajkot, Hubballi, Puducherry, and Golaghat.
- May 16 and 17: Patiala, Indore, Goa, Shivamogga, and Imphal.
- May 23 and 24: Agra, Bhillai, Kolhapur, Warangal, and Silchar.
The BCCI started the Fan Park concept in 2015. It continues to grow every year to reach more cricket lovers across the country.
