Home / Cricket / IPL / News / IPL 2026: BCCI announces venue change for both the CSK vs GT matches

IPL 2026: BCCI announces venue change for both the CSK vs GT matches

As per the updated schedule, the April 26 afternoon clash, which was originally set to be played in Ahmedabad, will now take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai

CSK vs GT IPL 2026 matches venues changed

3 min read Last Updated : Apr 14 2026 | 6:28 PM IST

Listen to This Article

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially revised the schedule for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, confirming a venue swap for both fixtures between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT). The decision impacts the two league-stage encounters between the sides later this month and in May.

As per the updated schedule, the April 26 afternoon clash, which was originally set to be played in Ahmedabad, will now take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, starting at 3:30 pm IST. Meanwhile, the reverse fixture on May 21 has been shifted to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, beginning at 7:30 pm IST.

The change comes due to municipal corporation elections scheduled across Ahmedabad and other parts of Gujarat on April 26, prompting logistical adjustments from the board. IPL 2026 Match 22, CSK vs KKR: LIVE SCORE | FULL SCORECARD | PLAYING 11 | LIVE STREAMING

Why the venue swap was necessary

The BCCI made the change to ensure smooth conduct of the tournament while accommodating local administrative requirements. With elections taking place in Ahmedabad, hosting a high-profile IPL fixture on the same day would have created challenges around security and crowd management.

Instead of altering the match dates, the board opted to swap venues for both fixtures, ensuring minimal disruption to the tournament schedule.

CSK’s IPL 2026 season so far

Five-time champions CSK, who are playing without the services of their former skipper MS Dhoni, have had a tough start in IPL 2026 as they lost their first three games against Rajasthan Royals (RR), Punjab Kings (PBKS), and defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

However, they finally broke the winless run against Delhi Capitals (DC) in their fourth match to secure their first win of the season.

GT’s IPL 2026 season so far

Gujarat Titans have shown better form and currently sit fifth on the table. They started their campaign with a narrow three-wicket loss to PBKS, followed by another close defeat against RR, where they fell short by six runs.

GT then turned things around with a thrilling one-run win over DC in their third game. They continued their momentum with a convincing seven-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants, putting their campaign back on track.

Check IPL 2026 latest news and statistical video highlights of the day here Check IPL 2026 full schedule here Check IPL 2026 points table here