Himachal: Picturesque Dharamshala Cricket Stadium to Host IPL Playoff Match

May 6, 2026

The beautiful HPCA Cricket Stadium in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, has once again received a major boost. Under the Indian Premier League, Dharamshala has been granted the opportunity to host a crucial playoff match.

Matches to be played in Dharamshala 

According to reports, the first Eliminator match is scheduled to be played in Dharamshala on May 26. Before this, three league matches are slated to take place here: Punjab Kings vs. Delhi Capitals on May 11, Punjab Kings vs. Mumbai Indians on May 14, and Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore on May 17.

What does this mean?

The allocation of a high-profile match like a playoff fixture to Dharamshala signals that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has once again placed its trust in this venue.

This development has not only heightened excitement among local cricket enthusiasts but is also expected to yield significant benefits for tourism and local businesses. Cricket fans are now eagerly awaiting the playoff match alongside the league games, an event that will allow Dharamshala to once again solidify its standing on the grand stage of cricket.