The IPL experience is no longer limited to stadiums and television screens. The BCCI announced the second phase of IPL 2026 Fan Parks on April 9, expanding the initiative to 30 cities across 18 states and one Union Territory.
Running across six weekends from April 18 to May 24, the Fan Parks bring giant screen live match screenings, interactive cricket activities, music, and food courts to fans in non host cities.
The move marks the biggest expansion of the Fan Park concept since its introduction and signals the IPL’s push to make matchday accessible to every corner of the country.
When and Where Will IPL 2026 Phase 2 Fan Parks Take Place
The second phase covers six consecutive weekends with five cities hosting Fan Parks each weekend.
| Weekend | Dates | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| Week 4 | April 18 to 19 | Bathinda, Kota, Belagavi, Puthuppally, Jamshedpur |
| Week 5 | April 25 to 26 | Amritsar, Bikaner, Mangalagiri, Dindigul, Dhanbad |
| Week 6 | May 2 to 3 | Chamba, Surat, Solapur, Tiruchirappalli, Siliguri |
| Week 7 | May 9 to 10 | Mandi, Rajkot, Hubballi, Puducherry, Golaghat |
| Week 8 | May 16 to 17 | Patiala, Indore, Goa, Shivamogga, Imphal |
| Week 9 | May 23 to 24 | Agra, Bhillai, Kolhapur, Warangal, Silchar |
Which States Are Covered in IPL 2026 Fan Parks Phase 2
The 30 cities span 18 states and one Union Territory. Punjab leads with three cities across different weekends.
Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra each feature in multiple weeks.
The northeast gets representation through Golaghat and Silchar in Assam plus Imphal in Manipur. Puducherry is the lone Union Territory on the list.
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What Can Fans Expect at IPL 2026 Fan Parks
Each Fan Park offers a stadium style experience without needing a match ticket. Key attractions include:
- Giant screen live match screenings
- Virtual batting and bowling net experiences
- Music performances and entertainment acts
- Food courts and kids zones
- Face painting stations
- 360 degree photo booths
The Fan Parks target fans in smaller cities who rarely get to experience IPL action firsthand.
By bringing interactive cricket activities alongside live screenings, the BCCI aims to build deeper engagement beyond the 12 match venues used this season.
