The first match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 will be played on Friday 31st March between defending champions Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. 7 league matches will be played in Ahmedabad. On the days when the match starts from 7.30 pm, the metro train service will run till 1.30 pm to facilitate the return of the spectators to their homes. For the first match, the gates will open at 3 pm for the public to enter the stadium.