Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled Phase 2 of IPL Fan Parks 2026, bringing the excitement of the Indian Premier League to 30 cities across 18 states and 1 Union Territory, including Puducherry, as part of an effort to expand fan engagement nationwide.

The Fan Parks will run across six weekends, from April 18–19 to May 23–24, offering cricket enthusiasts an immersive IPL experience 2026 through live match screenings, interactive activities, entertainment, and community-oriented events.

Several cities will host Fan Parks for the first time, including Puthuppally (Kerala), Mangalagiri (Andhra Pradesh), Chamba and Mandi (Himachal Pradesh), Golaghat and Silchar (Assam), and Imphal (Manipur), widening the reach of IPL Fan Parks to new audiences.

Each Fan Park will feature live match telecasts alongside on-ground attractions such as music, food courts, kids’ play zones, and interactive zones including virtual batting and bowling nets. Fans can also participate in popular games like Pitch Perfect, Game of Throws, and Don’t Miss the Ball, designed to enhance engagement and offer a true festival-like atmosphere.

Schedule for IPL Fan Parks 2026 – Phase 2

Week 4 (April 18 & 19)

  • Bathinda, Punjab
  • Kota, Rajasthan
  • Belagavi, Karnataka
  • Puthuppally, Kerala
  • Jamshedpur, Jharkhand

Week 5 (April 25 & 26)

  • Amritsar, Punjab
  • Bikaner, Rajasthan
  • Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh
  • Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
  • Dhanbad, Jharkhand

Week 6 (May 2 & 3)

  • Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
  • Surat, Gujarat
  • Solapur, Maharashtra
  • Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
  • Siliguri, West Bengal

Week 7 (May 9 & 10)

  • Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
  • Rajkot, Gujarat
  • Hubballi, Karnataka
  • Puducherry, Puducherry
  • Golaghat, Assam

Week 8 (May 16 & 17)

  • Patiala, Punjab
  • Indore, Madhya Pradesh
  • Goa, Goa
  • Shivamogga, Karnataka
  • Imphal, Manipur

Week 9 (May 23 & 24)

  • Agra, Uttar Pradesh
  • Bhillai, Chhattisgarh
  • Kolhapur, Maharashtra
  • Warangal, Telangana
  • Silchar, Assam

The BCCI emphasised that the IPL Fan Parks 2026 Phase 2 initiative aims to bring the thrill of cricket closer to fans, promote regional participation, and strengthen community engagement, offering a festival-like environment that combines sport, entertainment, and interactive fan experiences.

This expanded rollout underlines the growing popularity of the IPL across India, providing cricket fans nationwide with a unique opportunity to celebrate the tournament beyond stadium boundaries.

IANS