Gujarat Titans fixtures and season outlook 2026: the first four are set
Gujarat Titans fixtures and season outlook 2026 begin with a confirmed IPL 2026 opener on March 31, 2026 against Punjab Kings at 7:30 PM IST in IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali. From there, the first four fixtures form a travel-heavy opening block for Shubman Gill’s side, with the fixtures, dates, venues and start times now out.
GT’s first month already has a clear shape: one home game, three away trips, and a quick switch from night matches to an afternoon start in Lucknow.
Gujarat Titans confirmed IPL 2026 schedule
The fixtures, dates, venues and start times are confirmed.
| Match | Date | Time IST | Opponent | Venue | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 31, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings | IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | Away |
| 2 | April 4, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Home |
| 3 | April 8, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Away |
| 4 | April 12, 2026 | 3:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | Away |
That opening run matters because it gives GT just one home game in the first four, then two straight away trips after Ahmedabad. The Lucknow fixture also shifts to a 3:30 PM start, so the early schedule asks for quick adjustments in venue, timing and routine.
Gujarat Titans season outlook 2026
GT’s recent record gives this start some context. They have played four editions of the IPL, made the playoffs in three of those four seasons and reached the final twice.
Last season ended in the Eliminator, where GT lost to Mumbai Indians by 20 runs. Under Shubman Gill, that makes the opening month less about comfort and more about setting tone early.
The bigger picture is simple: GT have been in the playoff mix often enough to expect a fast response, and this fixture run gives them little room to ease in. A home date against Rajasthan Royals is the only break in a three-away-game stretch, so the first month is built around handling travel and staying sharp between venues.
GT’s recent IPL record
| IPL editions played | Playoff finishes | Final appearances | Last season’s exit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 2 | Eliminator, lost to Mumbai Indians by 20 runs |
What the first month says
The first month gives GT only one home game, then two straight away trips after Ahmedabad. That makes the early phase a clean test of how quickly Gill’s side can reset between night games and the afternoon assignment in Lucknow.
The schedule is confirmed, and the opening block is already clear. For GT, the first month is less about settling in and more about staying organised through a run that keeps moving.