IPL 2026 Final: When and where to watch GT vs RCB title clash | Full match details
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, with both sides aiming to finish a remarkable season on a high.
RCB enter the title clash with an opportunity to retain the IPL trophy for the first time in franchise history. After ending their long wait for a maiden title in 2025, the Bengaluru side carried that momentum into the current campaign and finished at the top of the league standings with nine victories from 14 matches.
Led by Rajat Patidar, RCB secured a direct place in the final after producing a dominant performance against Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1, registering a comprehensive 92-run victory in Dharamshala.
Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, have scripted one of the standout comeback stories of the season. The 2022 champions bounced back strongly to finish among the top two teams during the league phase, collecting 18 points from 14 matches.
Captain Shubman Gill guided the Titans into their second IPL final in four seasons after they defeated Rajasthan Royals convincingly in Qualifier 2. Playing the final at their home venue in Ahmedabad, Gujarat will be looking to avenge their heavy defeat to RCB earlier in the playoffs and add a second IPL crown to their trophy cabinet.
The two teams last faced each other in Qualifier 1 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, where RCB outclassed Gujarat by 92 runs to book their place in the final. Bengaluru will be hoping for a repeat performance, while the Titans will be eager to turn the tables in front of their home supporters.
When is the IPL 2026 final?
The IPL 2026 final between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be played on Sunday, May 31. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm IST.
Where is the IPL 2026 final being played?
The title-decider will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Where can fans watch GT vs RCB live?
The IPL 2026 final will be televised on the Star Sports network. Fans can also watch the match live through streaming platform JioHotstar.
Gujarat Titans squad
Shubman Gill (captain), Jos Buttler, Kumar Kushagra, Glenn Phillips, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, R Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Ashok Sharma, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Luke Wood, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Anuj Rawat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Gurnoor Brar and M Shahrukh Khan.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad
Rajat Patidar (captain), Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar, Venkatesh Iyer, Jordan Cox, Kanishk Chouhan, Mangesh Yadav, Jacob Duffy, Swapnil Singh, Nuwan Thushara, Jacob Bethell, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhinandan Singh and Satvik Deswal.
(IANS)