The first phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is scheduled to be played across 15 cities in India.

On Monday (March 23), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) unveiled the schedule for the IPL Fan Parks for the first three weeks of the tournament. This season, five Fan Parks are set up each week across the North, South, East, and West zones, ensuring broad regional coverage and maximizing fan engagement.

About IPL Fan Parks

Fan Parks serve as an alternative venue for those cricket enthusiasts who prefer enjoying matches in a stadium-like atmosphere.

In other words, these Fan Parks are designed to recreate the thrill of the cricket stadium, increasing the fan engagement rate and ensuring broad regional coverage.

For the unversed, IPL Fan Parks have always been an open venue to bring the stadium vibe closer to home, where fans gather to watch live IPL matches on a large screen without compromising their leisure activities.

Ever since this concept was inaugurated in 2015, IPL has expanded across India by amplifying the thrilling nature of the tournament and adding a huge level of fan energy to every game. Most importantly, Fan Parks have played a pivotal role in surging the fanbase of the cash-rich T20 league.

The 2026 edition is no different, as more fans can join the IPL celebration with Fan Parks set up in these 15 different cities:

• Rohtak
• Nagpur
• Tumakuru
• Krishnanagar
• Bhopal
• Mathura
• Nizamabad
• Jodhpur
• Mysuru
• Bhubaneswar
• Nadiad
• Ratnagiri
• Meerut
• Rourkela
• Coimbatore

IPL 2026 Fan Park Schedule: Date and Venues Revealed

Here is how BCCI has organized the Fan Park schedule across 15 cities and 11 states in India for the first three weeks:

Week 01 (March 28 and 29):

Week 02 (April 04 and 05):

Week 03 (April 11 and 12):

Ticket Price For IPL 2026 Fan Parks: Free or Paid?

The good news for fans is that the IPL 2026 Fan Parks entry is absolutely free. Every cricket enthusiast can join without having to pay any registration fees, ticket charges, or bookings.

Even though the entry is free of cost, it’s suggested to stay updated with the latest news before planning any visit. This is because organizers’ decisions prompt sudden changes depending on the situation during the match and ensure proper crowd management.

Are Timings Fixed in IPL Fan Parks?

NO! The Timings aren’t fixed in Fan Parks and depend upon the match schedule. For instance, the gates typically open at 04 pm IST during the single contests. However, fans are allowed to enter after 01:30 pm IST during the double header clashes.

Why Fan Parks in IPL 2026 Are More Special Than Previous Seasons?

Compared to the previous editions, the Fan Parks in IPL 2026 promise to be the most engaging. Here is why this unique concept can convert from a simple large-screen viewing experience to a full-fledged cricket celebration:

• Families have a chance to enhance kids’ interaction levels in play zones. 
  
• Explore different food courts offering mouth-watering culinary masterpieces.
  
• Virtual batting cages and bowling nets that allow ardent fans to test their cricketing skills. 
  
• 360° photo booths and cheer-o-meters introduced by the BCCI. This method, used to measure the sound noise, enhances the engagement rate of viewers by displaying the crowd’s decibel moments during high-octane moments of any IPL match.
  
• Recreating the stadium atmosphere in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities close to fans proves why IPL continues to be a nationwide celebration. In other words, fans’ safety and comfort are prioritized, bringing back the stadium experience to individuals’ home cities, mitigating the logistical overlap due to the forthcoming State Assembly elections.
  
• IPL matches are shown on the big screen with multiple entertainment activities. It includes fun activities like:
  
  
  • Music
  • 360° photo booths
  • Food courts
  • Fans live interactive sessions like virtual batting and bowling
  • Kids play zones
  • Cheer-o-meters
  • And several others.

IPL 2026 Season Opener: Fan Parks Set to Entertain Fans

The Fan Parks in states like Haryana, Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh are all set to entertain fans in the IPL 2026 season opener as well as on the subsequent day.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and the 2016 edition champions Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are set to clash against each other at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium.

The lively setting allows fans to experience the adrenaline-pumping moments of a live match. However, the Fan Parks for the second phase of IPL season 19 are yet to be revealed officially.