IPL 2026 Final: RCB vs GT Showdown Set for May 31

The IPL 2026 final is set for May 31, featuring a showdown between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans. Both teams are eager to claim their second title, with RCB aiming for back-to-back championships. Speculations about a closing ceremony remain, as the BCCI has not confirmed any formal celebrations. The match promises excitement, with mid-innings entertainment anticipated. Discover the full details of the teams and the event as the IPL season comes to a thrilling conclusion.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 31, 2026, 18:11 IST

IPL 2026 Final Details

The final match of IPL 2026 is set to take place on Sunday, May 31, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, featuring a clash between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Gujarat Titans. Both teams are vying for their second IPL title, with RCB aiming to become only the third team to secure consecutive championships. The Gujarat Titans, who clinched the trophy in their inaugural season, are eager to maintain their winning momentum. However, it remains uncertain whether a formal closing ceremony will be held as the tournament concludes.

Closing Ceremony Speculations

Will There Be a Closing Ceremony?

As of now, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has not made any official announcements regarding a closing ceremony for the final. This season, the BCCI has opted for a subdued approach to pre-match festivities, having also chosen not to host a grand opening ceremony at the season's start. With the final match approaching, there has been no formal confirmation about a closing ceremony taking place, mirroring the IPL 2026's commencement without a traditional opening event.

Following the tragic stampede incident in Bengaluru in 2025, which resulted in 11 fatalities during RCB's victory celebrations, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal has indicated a preference for more restrained celebrations. The season began with a memorial service honoring the victims.

While the IPL is expected to feature mid-innings entertainment during the final, similar to the Qualifier 1 event in Dharamshala that included a violin performance, light shows, and fireworks, official confirmation of these plans is still pending.

Team Squads for the Final

RCB Squad: Venkatesh Iyer, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Romario Shepherd, Suyash Sharma, Kanishk Chouhan, Abhinandan Singh, Jordan Cox, Philip Salt, Richard Gleeson, Swapnil Singh, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Mangesh Yadav, Satvik Deswal.
Gujarat Titans Squad: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Nishant Sindhu, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Glenn Phillips, Anuj Rawat, Kumar Kushagra, Arshad Khan, Luke Wood, Connor Esterhuizen, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Shahrukh Khan, Kulwant Khejroliya, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar, Ashok Sharma.