Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Final Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch IPL 2026 Final Tonight?

This is it. The IPL 2026 Final is here. Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad tonight — May 31, 7:30 PM IST. RCB come in on the back of a massive 92-run win over GT in Qualifier 1 just five days ago. GT bounced back through Qualifier 2 to earn their shot at revenge on the biggest night of the season. One match, one trophy, no second chances. Follow every moment of IPL 2026 right here.

Where to Watch RCB vs GT Final Live Tonight

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Match Details

The Road to the Final

RCB beat GT by 92 runs in Qualifier 1 at Dharamsala on May 26 — one of the most dominant Playoff performances in recent IPL history. That result gave them a direct path to tonight’s Final with extra rest and confidence. GT on the other hand had to go through Qualifier 2 and win that to earn their spot here. The extra games may have tired them slightly, but they are battle-hardened and motivated by what happened five days ago.

Check the full IPL 2026 schedule for a complete look at how both teams made it to tonight.

RCB vs GT Head to Head — This Season Tells the Story

RCB lead the recent head to head with three wins from the last five meetings. Their Qualifier 1 hammering of GT by 92 runs is the most significant result between these two sides in years. GT need to produce something completely different tonight. The full RCB vs GT head to head timeline shows RCB have generally held the edge in high-stakes encounters.

Recent Form Heading Into the Final

RCB have won four of their last five. Their form coming into the Final is arguably the best of any team in the Playoffs. GT’s last result was a win in Qualifier 2 — they know how to respond when their backs are against the wall.

Key Players to Watch Tonight

GT Batting

• Sai Sudharsan — 575 runs in 10 matches, averaging 63.89 at SR 163.35 — the standout batter of IPL 2026 by any measure. He has been the most consistent run-scorer in the entire tournament and will be GT’s most important player tonight
• Shubman Gill — 457 runs at SR 171.8 — the captain who sets the tempo. Narendra Modi Stadium is a ground he knows well and has scored on before

GT Bowling

• Kagiso Rabada — 18 wickets in 10 matches, economy 9.26 — GT’s biggest match-winner with the ball
• Jason Holder — 17 wickets at an exceptional economy of 7.54 — quietly one of the best bowling allrounders in this year’s competition

RCB Batting

• Virat Kohli — 372 runs in 10 matches at SR 168.32 — his experience in big finals is unmatched in this squad. When Kohli plays a major innings in a knockout game, RCB are almost always on the right side of the result
• Devdutt Padikkal — 328 runs at SR 165.65 — has grown into a genuine match-winner alongside Kohli at the top

RCB Bowling

• Bhuvneshwar Kumar — 19 wickets in 10 matches, economy 7.64 — the most reliable bowler in IPL 2026. His new-ball spell in the Final could be decisive on a pitch that tends to offer early movement
• Rasikh Salam — 11 wickets in 9 matches — the young gun who has risen to every occasion in the Playoffs

For the complete squad breakdown, visit the RCB squad page and the GT squad page.

Playing XIs for the Final

GT: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

RCB: Rajat Patidar (c), Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Venkatesh Iyer, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam, Jacob Duffy

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

The biggest cricket stadium in the world hosting the biggest game of the Indian calendar. Narendra Modi Stadium holds over 132,000 spectators and on a Final night the atmosphere is unlike anything else in sport.

The pitch at Ahmedabad tends to offer something for pace bowlers early, particularly in the first six overs. The surface can slow down as the match progresses making big second-innings totals harder to chase. Teams have often preferred to bat first here in knockout cricket — though the conditions on the night and dew will factor into the toss decision.

GT have played and won at this venue multiple times including in their IPL 2022 title campaign. RCB will be well aware of that history. The IPL 2026 points table shows how both teams finished the league stage — both on 18 points, with RCB just ahead on NRR.

Why This Final Is So Hard to Call

RCB have the momentum, the recent head to head advantage, and their best bowling unit in years led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar. They beat GT by 92 runs five days ago — a margin that suggested complete dominance.

But GT have Sai Sudharsan, the best batter of this IPL season by average and consistency. They have Rashid Khan, who can change any game with one spell. And they have Shubman Gill, whose ability to lift his team in Finals has been proven multiple times at this very ground.

The revenge factor for GT is real. Being beaten by 92 runs and then having to grind through Qualifier 2 while your final opponents rested — that builds motivation that is hard to measure but easy to feel on the field.

For live updates throughout tonight’s Final, head to the IPL 2026 live streaming section.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch the IPL 2026 Final RCB vs GT live for free?

JioCinema is streaming the IPL 2026 Final completely free in India. No login or subscription required — open the app or website and the match will be live from 7:30 PM IST.

What time does the IPL 2026 Final start tonight?

The IPL 2026 Final between RCB and GT starts at 7:30 PM IST on May 31, 2026. That is 2:00 PM GMT and 10:00 AM ET.

Which TV channel broadcasts the IPL 2026 Final in India?

Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD are the official TV broadcasters. Hindi commentary is available on Star Sports Hindi.

Where is the IPL 2026 Final being played?

The IPL 2026 Final is at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad — the world’s largest cricket stadium with a capacity of over 132,000.

What happened between RCB and GT in Qualifier 1?

RCB beat GT by 92 runs in Qualifier 1 at Dharamsala on May 26, 2026 — one of the most dominant Playoff performances of the season. GT then came back through Qualifier 2 to reach tonight’s Final.

Who is the favourite to win the IPL 2026 Final?

RCB go in as slight favourites given their form, the 92-run Qualifier 1 win over GT, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s outstanding bowling all season. However GT’s batting depth with Sudharsan, Gill, and Buttler, plus Rashid Khan’s match-changing ability makes this genuinely unpredictable.