The Economic Times

IPL finals venue shifted from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad amid row over tickets for MLAs, MPs

The BCCI has officially shifted the location of the IPL 2026 finals to Ahmedabad, moving away from Bengaluru. This change stems from challenges related to local administrative requirements and the recent clamoring for ticket privileges by lawmakers. According to Karnataka's Deputy CM, the size of the stadium could have played a role in this strategic relocation.