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List of IPL Matches Played Outside India

Comprehensive list of IPL seasons and matches hosted outside India with reasons and venues.

5 itemsUpdated Mar 25, 2026

Due to elections, security, or the COVID-19 pandemic, several IPL seasons or parts were shifted abroad. South Africa and the UAE have been the primary hosts...

#	Name	Reason	Venues	Winner
1	2009 (Full Season) South Africa Entire tournament held in South Africa due to Indian General Elections.	General Elections / Security	Johannesburg, Durban, Centurion, etc.	Deccan Chargers
2	2014 (First 20 matches) UAE Partial season in UAE due to General Elections.	General Elections	Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah	—
3	2020 (Full Season) UAE Complete season in UAE due to COVID-19 pandemic.	COVID-19	Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah	Mumbai Indians
4	2021 (Second half) UAE Remaining matches shifted to UAE after COVID cases in India.	COVID-19 outbreak	Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah	Chennai Super Kings
5	Other Partial / Rare Matches Various Occasional warm-up or exhibition matches, but no full seasons beyond the above.	—	—	—

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 25, 2026.

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