The IPL 2026 final will feature the Gujarat Titans (GT) facing off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on May 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, starting at 7:30 PM IST. GT, led by Shubman Gill, is looking to secure their second IPL trophy after winning the championship in their debut season in 2022. They reached this final after a strong performance, having previously lost in a dramatic last-ball finish against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2023. Meanwhile, RCB, captained by Rajat Patidar, aims to win the IPL title for the second consecutive year after topping the points table and defeating GT in the first Qualifier. Historically, only CSK and Mumbai Indians (MI) have won back-to-back IPL titles, with CSK winning in 2010 and 2011, and MI achieving this in 2019 and 2020. This final presents a significant opportunity for both teams, particularly for RCB, to join the elite group of back-to-back champions.