6200 orders a minute: How IPL 2026 fuelled a food frenzy

Swiggy recorded a sharp rise in food delivery orders and Dineout bookings as IPL 2026 reached its peak.
Swiggy today unveiled its IPL 2026 Food Ordering and Dining Insights, showcasing how the love for cricket and food in India came together during the much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

Food delivery orders on Swiggy skyrocketed by 32.31% YoY during the 2026 season, as compared to the IPL 2025 season. Meanwhile, fans opting to step out saved over INR 3.5 Crore using Swiggy Dineout over the action-packed finals weekend (May 29 and May 31).

Mega Bills and Food Frenzy

During the Qualifier and Final matches (May 29 and May 31), Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad led the food orders across India while Swiggy also observed high demand in Surat, Thiruvananthapuram and Vadodara which led the emerging markets. During the two matches, India feasted on Choco Lava Cakes, Tender Coconut Ice-cream and Rasmalai as the most ordered desserts. While Chicken Biryani, Chicken Fried Rice and Veg Burgers were the most ordered main course items, Pav Bhaji and Chicken Popcorn featured amongst the most ordered snacks.

During the second qualifier match (May 29), orders peaked at 8:12pm with over 5200 orders in a minute. A customer in Gurugram ordered 45 Special Veg Thalis worth Rs 20,205 making it the biggest order during the match.

On May 31, during the ultimate showdown between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Gujarat Titans, orders jumped 30% as compared to the second qualifier on May 29, averaging over 1300 orders per minute on the platform, peaking at over 6200 orders at 7:56pm! A customer in Dharamshala indulged in a diverse assortment of Fish in Lemon Butter Sauce, Grilled Chicken Peri-Peri, Chicken 65 and others.

Group Feasts and Savings

Fans also increasingly chose to experience the stadium energy and stepped out to watch the match at restaurants. Swiggy Dineout bookings during IPL 2026 grew by 41% as compared to the 2025 season. During IPL 2026, Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Pune saw maximum bookings during match hours through Swiggy Dineout, while Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Chandigarh and Lucknow led the bookings amongst the emerging markets.

Match Day Highlights

Key matches on May 29 and May 31 caught a lot of fan-fare. On May 29, a group of 20 diners in Bengaluru celebrated in style, racking up a single Swiggy Dineout bill of INR 2,14,061 during the match.

On May 31, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans played for the title, Bengaluru claimed the highest Swiggy Dineout bookings in the country (32% increase as compared to May 17). Further, Bengaluru also claimed the top spot nationwide in premium bookings during the match hours (7:30-11:30pm).

Gujarat’s Dining Trends

Gujarat also proved its love for food while cheering its team. While Ahmedabad had the highest number of bookings in the state during match hours (730-1130pm). In both Surat and Vadodara, a group of 30 diners gathered to cheer their team, becoming the biggest group feast in the state