The 18th season of the IPL will start on May 17, according to the BCCI. Because of the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the IPL was previously halted. The final will now take place on June 3 to wrap off the competition.

The mid-season matchup between the Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings was included in the updated schedule of the last 17 games that was made public on Monday.

Important Updates:

On Saturday, May 17, the tournament will continue in Bengaluru with RCB vs. KKR.

Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad will host the remaining games.

Venues for the playoffs will be revealed later.

The next two Sundays will feature two doubleheaders.

Schedule for the Playoffs:

First qualifier: May 29

Eliminator: May 30

Second qualifier: June 1

Final date: June 3.

Changes in Venue:

The BCCI has disqualified Hyderabad and Chennai from hosting the remaining matches, despite initial rumors that they will be hosting Bengaluru and Chennai. Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai will host the matches. Hyderabad will forfeit the league as a result, along with the Qualifier 1 and Eliminator games that were originally scheduled.