BCCI announces fan parks in 15 cities for Phase 1 of IPL 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for IPL Fan Parks 2026 for the first three weekends, along with the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

To bring the IPL experience to more fans, these Fan Parks will be set up in 15 cities across 11 states during the first three weeks. This will give fans a chance to enjoy live IPL matches in a fun and lively environment.

The Fan Parks will be held over three weekends:

Week 1: March 28 & 29, 2026
Week 2: April 4 & 5, 2026
Week 3: April 11 & 12, 2026

Here in this article, let’s look at all the relevant details around the Fan Parks for IPL 2026 Phase 1.

Full list of cities hosting IPL 2026 fan parks

Week 1: March 28 & 29, 2026

Week 2: April 4 & 5, 2026

Week 3: April 11 & 12, 2026

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What fans can expect at IPL 2026 fan parks

Each Fan Park will feature live match screenings, along with a host of engaging on-ground activities including music, entertainment, food courts, kids’ play zones, and interactive fan engagement initiatives such as virtual batting experiences, bowling nets, face painting, cheer-o-meters and 360° photo booths.

How Board of Control for Cricket in India is expanding fan engagement this season

Since it started in 2015, the IPL Fan Park initiative has played an important role in growing the league’s reach and bringing the excitement of the IPL to fans across India. The 2026 season continues this effort, making sure fans in many cities can enjoy the IPL experience.

Before the start of the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)has decided to organise IPL 2026 Fan Parks in 15 cities across 11 states in the first phase. This will give fans a chance to enjoy live match action in a fun and lively setting. The league also said that more details about the next phase of IPL Fan Parks 2026 will be shared later after the schedule is announced. The Fan Parks will take place over three weekends.

The IPL 2026 season opener will be played on March 28, 2026, with Rajat Patidar leading the Royal Challengers Bengaluru against the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.