The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to announce the venues for the IPL 2026 playoffs within the next two days. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed this timeline during a press interaction, stating that the board is evaluating suitable locations for the four playoff matches, which include Qualifier 1, the Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the final. Additionally, Saikia addressed the Impact Player rule, which has been a topic of discussion since its introduction in 2023. He mentioned that the rule will remain in place until 2027 and will be reviewed after the conclusion of IPL 2026. Saikia emphasized that teams have expressed no complaints regarding the Impact Player rule, indicating their comfort with its implementation. He also noted the diverse outcomes of matches this season, with some teams achieving high scores while others struggle.