by Not every IPL team makes it to May with their season still alive.
Two sides have already been eliminated from the IPL 2026 playoffs race, and more could follow before the league stage is done.
Teams Eliminated From the IPL 2026 Playoffs Race
If you want to know who’s out and why, here’s the full picture.
Teams Eliminated From the IPL 2026 Playoffs Race
1. Lucknow Super Giants
Eliminated: May 10, 2026
LSG’s campaign ended after a five-wicket loss to Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk.
They had posted 203, a score that wins games. CSK made it look straightforward.
It was the result that confirmed what the points table had been signalling for weeks. LSG have now lost eight of 11 matches.
They sit last. Rishabh Pant’s side could not put a consistent run together at any point this season.
2. Mumbai Indians
Eliminated: May 10, 2026
MI’s season ended on the same night, in a game they were in until the final over.
They scored 166 against RCB, defended it well through most of the chase, and still lost by two wickets.
Another tight loss to add to a long list this season.
Hardik Pandya’s squad had the players to compete.
The results just never came in clusters when they needed them most.
The Playoff Format, Explained
Ten teams play. Four go through. Six go home.
| Playoff Stage | Who Plays | What It Decides |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 | 1st vs 2nd | One team goes straight to the final |
| Eliminator | 3rd vs 4th | One team is eliminated immediately |
| Qualifier 2 | Q1 loser vs Eliminator winner | Last spot in the final |
| Final | Q1 winner vs Q2 winner | IPL 2026 champion |
Teams finishing first or second get a safety net. A loss in Qualifier 1 still keeps them in.
Teams finishing third or fourth have no margin for error from the Eliminator onwards.
Eight Teams Still in Contention
As of May 11, the remaining eight sides can still qualify.
Some are well placed, others are fighting to avoid the same fate as LSG and MI.
Results over the next week will confirm who joins the eliminated list and who locks up a playoff spot.
FAQs
- Which teams are eliminated from IPL 2026 so far?
Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians. Both were knocked out on May 10, 2026.
- How does a team get eliminated from IPL 2026?
A team is eliminated when it can no longer mathematically finish in the top four, regardless of results in remaining games.
- Did Mumbai Indians have a chance to qualify before elimination?
Yes. Going into their May 10 match against RCB, they still had a theoretical path. The two-wicket loss closed it.
- When do the IPL 2026 playoffs begin?
After the conclusion of the league stage. The exact dates depend on the official IPL 2026 schedule.
- What position do teams need to finish in to qualify?
Top four. Teams finishing fifth or lower are out once the league stage ends.
Conclusion:
Two teams are out. The race for the final four is still wide open across the rest of the table.
Check back as more results come in and the standings take shape.
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