The BCCI is expected to finalise and announce the dates and venues for the ongoing IPL 2026 soon. As per reports, the final four matches of the season will be divided between Bengaluru and Punjab. However, Bengaluru is in danger of losing the final due to the “problems” triggered by the MLA ticket issue.
Traditionally, the IPL final is held at the home ground of the defending champions, so the summit clash is likely to be staged at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, where title holders Royal Challengers Bengaluru play their home matches.
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However, according to news agency ANI, if the MLA ticketing issue is not resolved, the BCCI will move the final to a different city.
“IPL 2026 playoffs and final venue
will be announced soon. Matches likely to be divided into Punjab and Karnataka, the last time winner should host the final, but MLA ticket issue is creating problems in Bengaluru, and if there is no solution, then BCCI will move the final to another city,” a source was quoted as saying by ANI.
What Is The MLA ticket Issue?
Prior to the IPL 2026 opening match between RCB and Sunrisers Hyderabad, Congress MLA Vijayanand Kashappanavar stated that every MLA should receive at least five IPL tickets, claiming that elected representatives are “VIPs” who should not have to wait in line.
Following this, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that three tickets for RCB matches in the ongoing IPL will be provided to MLAs and MPs.
After DK Shivakumar’s statement, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara dismissed allegations of misuse of IPL match tickets by Karnataka MLAs, explaining that tickets are booked online and attended by those who purchase them.
He added that only MLAs themselves or their family members can attend IPL matches at the venue, noting that tickets are clearly marked as “non-transferable,” meaning they cannot be used by others.
RCB won their maiden IPL trophy last year when they defeated Punjab Kings in a pulsating final.
