The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the first 20 days schedule for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The tournament will begin on March 28, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru.
Gujarat Titans will begin their campaign on 31 March, when they take on Punjab Kings in New Chandigarh. The franchise will play four matches during the first 20 days of the tournament, including one home match and three away fixtures.
In the opening phase of the season, Gujarat Titans will face strong competition with matches scheduled against Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, and Lucknow Super Giants. Their only home fixture during this period will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The Titans will start their season with an away game against Punjab Kings on March 31 in New Chandigarh. Following that match, Gujarat Titans will return home to face Rajasthan Royals on April 4 in Ahmedabad.
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After their home fixture, the team will travel to Delhi to play against Delhi Capitals on April 8. Gujarat Titans will then play their fourth match of the season against Lucknow Super Giants on April 12 in Lucknow, which will conclude their fixtures for the first phase of the schedule.
Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 Schedule
|
Match |
Date |
Opponent |
Venue |
|
Match 4 |
31 Mar 2026 |
Punjab Kings |
New Chandigarh |
|
Match 9 |
4 Apr 2026 |
Rajasthan Royals |
Ahmedabad |
|
Match 14 |
8 Apr 2026 |
Delhi Capitals |
Delhi |
|
Match 19 |
12 Apr 2026 |
Lucknow Super Giants |
Lucknow |
Gujarat Titans Eye Strong Start to IPL 2026
Gujarat Titans will be aiming to make a strong start in the IPL 2026 season as they look to establish early momentum in the tournament. The team will face a mix of home and away challenges in the opening phase, including matches against Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, and Lucknow Super Giants.
Their only home game in the first 20 days will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where Titans fans are expected to turn up in large numbers to support the team.
With four important matches scheduled early in the tournament, Gujarat Titans will look to secure crucial points and build confidence before the remainder of the IPL 2026 schedule is announced.
IPL 2026 First 20 Matches Schedule 
| Match No. | Date | Day | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bengaluru |
| 2 | 29 Mar 2026 | Sunday | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Mumbai |
| 3 | 30 Mar 2026 | Monday | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings | Guwahati |
| 4 | 31 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans | Mullanpur |
| 5 | 1 Apr 2026 | Wednesday | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Lucknow |
| 6 | 2 Apr 2026 | Thursday | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata |
| 7 | 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | Chennai |
| 8 | 4 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | Delhi |
| 9 | 4 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals | Ahmedabad |
| 10 | 5 Apr 2026 | Sunday | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants | Hyderabad |
| 11 | 5 Apr 2026 | Sunday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | Bengaluru |
| 12 | 6 Apr 2026 | Monday | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings | Kolkata |
| 13 | 7 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians | Guwahati |
| 14 | 8 Apr 2026 | Wednesday | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | Delhi |
| 15 | 9 Apr 2026 | Thursday | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants | Kolkata |
| 16 | 10 Apr 2026 | Friday | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Guwahati |
| 17 | 11 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mullanpur |
| 18 | 11 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Chennai |
| 19 | 12 Apr 2026 | Sunday | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | Lucknow |
| 20 | 12 Apr 2026 | Sunday | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai |
