Gujarat Titans enter IPL 2026 under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, one of Indian cricket’s brightest batting talents leading a franchise that has shown remarkable consistency since entering the IPL in 2022, reaching the final in each of their first two seasons. GT open their campaign on March 31 against Punjab Kings in New Chandigarh before settling into their home fortress at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Here is the complete match-by-match schedule for Gujarat Titans across the full IPL 2026 league stage.
GT IPL 2026 — Key Details
Captain: Shubman Gill. Home venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Total league stage matches: 14. Live streaming: JioHotstar. TV broadcast: Star Sports.
GT Complete IPL 2026 Match Schedule
Match 1: March 31, Tuesday, 7:30 PM — Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans, New Chandigarh. Away match. GT’s season opener.
Match 2: April 4, Saturday, 7:30 PM — Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals, Ahmedabad. Home match. First home game of the season at Narendra Modi Stadium.
Match 3: April 8, Wednesday, 7:30 PM — Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans, Delhi. Away match.
Match 4: April 9, Sunday, 3:30 PM — Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans, Lucknow. Away match. Afternoon fixture.
Match 5: April 17, Friday, 7:30 PM — Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Ahmedabad. Home match.
Match 6: April 20, Monday, 7:30 PM — Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians, Ahmedabad. Home match.
Match 7: April 24, Friday, 7:30 PM — Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans, Bengaluru. Away match.
Match 8: April 26, Sunday, 7:30 PM — Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings, Ahmedabad. Home match.
Match 9: April 30, Thursday, 7:30 PM — Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Ahmedabad. Home match.
Match 10: May 3, Sunday, 3:30 PM — Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings, Ahmedabad. Home match. Afternoon fixture.
Match 11: May 9, Saturday, 3:30 PM — Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans, Jaipur. Away match. Afternoon fixture.
Match 12: May 12, Tuesday, 7:30 PM — Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Ahmedabad. Home match.
Match 13: May 16, Saturday, 7:30 PM — Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans, Kolkata. Away match.
Match 14: May 21, Thursday, 7:30 PM — Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans, Chennai. Away match. Final league stage fixture.
Match 15: May 46, Sunday, 7:30 PM — Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans, Ahmedabad. Home match.
GT Home Matches at a Glance
Gujarat Titans play eight home matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad across the league stage. Home fixtures fall on April 4, April 17, April 20, April 26, April 30, May 3, May 12, and May 19. The Narendra Modi Stadium is the largest cricket stadium in the world with a capacity of approximately 132,000, and while it rarely fills to capacity for IPL matches, the scale and quality of the venue gives GT a genuinely world-class home base. Ahmedabad’s flat pitches have historically been high-scoring affairs, which suits GT’s batting-heavy lineup under Shubman Gill’s aggressive leadership.
GT Away Fixtures Summary
Gujarat Titans play six away matches across five different cities. New Chandigarh hosts PBKS vs GT on March 31, GT’s season opener. Delhi hosts DC vs GT on April 8. Lucknow hosts LSG vs GT on April 9, giving GT back-to-back away fixtures to open their campaign across three days. Bengaluru hosts RCB vs GT on April 24. Jaipur hosts RR vs GT on May 9. Kolkata hosts KKR vs GT on May 16. Chennai hosts CSK vs GT on May 21, the final fixture of GT’s league stage campaign.
The Narendra Modi Stadium Advantage
Gujarat Titans playing eight of their fourteen league fixtures at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is one of the most significant home advantages in IPL 2026. The stadium’s flat pitches consistently produce high-scoring games that suit batting-first strategies, and GT’s squad depth in batting makes Ahmedabad a venue where they can regularly post totals that put opposition batting lineups under pressure. The Gujarati fanbase’s enthusiastic support, combined with the stadium’s sheer scale, creates an atmosphere that grows in intensity as the season progresses and playoff implications become clearer.
Shubman Gill’s Captaincy Spotlight
Shubman Gill leading Gujarat Titans is one of the most watched captaincy storylines of IPL 2026. At 26 years old, Gill is captaining an IPL franchise for the first time at the senior level, bringing his experience of playing for GT since their debut season in 2022 to a leadership role that the franchise’s management clearly believes he is ready for. Gill’s batting at the top of the order will be the centrepiece of GT’s run-scoring strategy, and his ability to lead from the front with significant personal run tallies while simultaneously managing the team’s tactical approach will be the defining test of his captaincy debut.
Ashish Nehra, GT’s head coach, has publicly stated that the team is not here to participate, a declaration of intent that signals GT’s confidence in their squad and their ambition for the 2026 season. A franchise that reached two consecutive finals in their first two seasons will not be satisfied with anything less than a deep playoff run.
What to Watch For in GT’s Campaign
Gujarat Titans have established themselves as one of IPL’s most consistent franchises in their short history. Their ability to produce well-structured team performances without over-relying on individual brilliance has been the hallmark of their success. Under Shubman Gill’s captaincy, the balance between his own batting contributions and his tactical leadership will be the central question of GT’s campaign. A strong home record at the Narendra Modi Stadium, where they play more than half their fixtures, gives GT a solid foundation to build a playoff campaign from.