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Where to watch RCB vs GT IPL 2026 final: Live stream, TV channel and start time in India

Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad is the only thing that stands in the way of Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinching back-to-back IPL titles on Sunday.

Although RCB have defeated GT in Ahmedabad in the past, GT have won a final while playing at Narendra Modi Stadium which is their home for regular league-phase matches. The last time this fixture was played here, GT restricted RCB to a total of 155 and chased the target within 16 overs.

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As defending champions, RCB topped the points table and advanced to the finals by thrashing GT by 92 runs in Qualifier 1. An explosive unbeaten knock of 93 by Rajat Patidar was key to RCB's victory, along with an efficient bowling attack.

Subsequently, GT bounced back with an outstanding performance against Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2. The performances of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan played a major role in their qualification to the final as both sides eye their second IPL title.

In this article, The Sporting News takes you through all the details related to how and where to watch the IPL 2026 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans.

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Where to watch RCB vs GT: Live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 final in India:

TV channel: Star Sports Network channels
Live stream: JioHotstar app and website
Live screening: PVR INOX Limited

IPL 2026 matches are available for live TV broadcast across Star Sports Network channels in India. Fans can also watch the live stream on the JioHotstar app and website.

PVR INOX Limited will also screen the IPL playoffs and finals live in cinemas across India through its association with the BCCI.

Screenings will take place across 55 screens in multiple cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Goa, Jaipur and Patna, giving fans a stadium-like viewing experience.

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What time does RCB vs GT match kick off?

The IPL 2026 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

The match will start at 7:30 p.m. IST on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

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RCB vs GT lineups, team news

The likes of Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar should lead the RCB top order. Given that Phil Salt missed the Qualifier 1 match due to fitness concerns, it is unlikely that he will be included for the final.

Purple cap contender Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood lead the pace attack for the defending champions.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru predicted XI: Venkatesh Iyer, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal.

With the victory in the Qualifier 2 match against RR via an exciting chase, GT's Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan continue to be the mainstay opening pair.

While there are many bowling options among Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada and Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj is expected to be fit despite a shoulder scare in Qualifier 2.

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