IPL 2026 Match Schedule Adjusted Due to Local Elections in Gujarat

The IPL 2026 match schedule has been modified due to upcoming municipal elections in Gujarat. The fixtures between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings have been swapped, with the April 26 match now taking place in Chennai instead of Ahmedabad. This change is part of the BCCI's efforts to accommodate local voting activities. The rest of the IPL schedule remains unchanged as the league heads into a crucial mid-season phase. Stay tuned for more updates on the tournament.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 13, 2026, 20:21 IST

IPL 2026 Fixture Changes Announced

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revealed a change in the schedule for the IPL 2026 matches between the Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). This adjustment is due to municipal corporation elections occurring in Ahmedabad and various other areas of Gujarat on April 26. Elections will also take place in cities such as Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, and several others, with vote counting set for April 28.

As per the updated schedule shared by BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia, the match that was initially planned for the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on April 26 will now occur at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, while keeping the original start time of 3:30 PM IST.

Furthermore, the return match, which was supposed to be held in Chennai on May 21, will now take place in Ahmedabad, maintaining its start time of 7:30 PM IST. The remainder of the IPL 2026 schedule remains intact as the league approaches a critical mid-season period.

Currently, CSK, under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad, is set to face the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Chennai on Tuesday evening, following their recent victory over the Delhi Capitals (DC) by 23 runs. Meanwhile, GT, captained by Shubman Gill, has accumulated four points from four matches and is positioned fifth in the standings. The IPL 2022 champions will next compete against KKR in Ahmedabad on Friday.