The final of the Duleep Trophy 2026-27 has been shifted from the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru to the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The decision has been made to allow spectators to attend the marquee domestic fixture, which will be played from 6th to 10th September, and watch the final live at the stadium.
The remainder of the Duleep Trophy will continue as scheduled at the CoE, starting on 23rd August with East Zone facing Northeast Zone and North Zone taking on West Zone.
Mr Devajit Saikia, Honorary Secretary, BCCI, said: “The Duleep Trophy is an important first-class tournament in our calendar and carries a rich legacy. The quality of cricket is always high, and we want fans to have the opportunity to watch the final live at the stadium. There are certain restrictions regarding crowd attendance at the CoE, and we felt it was appropriate to move the final to a venue where fans can attend and be part of the occasion. We have also increased coverage of the tournament and all matches of the Duleep Trophy will be streamed live, and there will also be TV coverage of one quarter-final, one semi-final and the final.”
