The headline number is true: the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad holds 132,000 people, making it the largest cricket stadium in the world. Home to the Gujarat Titans and host of the 2023 World Cup final, an IPL night here feels like a small city shouting at once. This guide answers the practical questions first: how the pitch plays, when tickets go on sale, and how to reach Motera. IPL 2027 fixtures are not out and tickets are not on sale; any page that says otherwise is guessing.
Narendra Modi Stadium at a glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Stadium name | Narendra Modi Stadium (formerly Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera) |
| Location | Motera, Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| Home IPL team | Gujarat Titans (since 2022) |
| Other home teams | Gujarat men’s and women’s teams |
| Original ground established | 1982 (Sardar Patel Stadium) |
| Rebuilt stadium opened | 24 February 2020 |
| Renamed Narendra Modi Stadium | 24 February 2021 |
| Seating capacity | 132,000, the largest cricket stadium in the world |
| Owner and operator | Gujarat Cricket Association |
| First Test on this site | India v West Indies, 12 November 1983 |
| First ODI on this site | India v Australia, 5 October 1984 |
| First match at the rebuilt stadium | India v England, day-night Test, 24 February 2021 |
| Biggest match hosted | 2023 ODI World Cup final, Australia v India, 19 November 2023 |
| Upcoming IPL matches | IPL 2027 fixtures not yet announced |
| IPL 2027 tickets | Not on sale yet |
| Nearest metro | Motera Stadium station, Ahmedabad Metro |
| Nearest major rail | Sabarmati and Ahmedabad Junction stations |
The short version: what to know before you go
- At 132,000 seats this is the biggest cricket ground on earth, roughly double the next Indian venue. Allow extra time for entry, exits and food queues.
- The Gujarat Titans have played here since 2022, winning the IPL title here in their first season.
- The ground has hosted the IPL finals of 2022 and 2023 and the 2023 World Cup final.
- There is no single “Motera pitch”. The square has both red-soil and black-soil pitches, and behaviour changes with the strip used.
- IPL 2027 fixtures have not been announced and 2027 tickets are not on sale. Prices are only real when the official booking page publishes them.
- The Ahmedabad Metro stops at Motera Stadium station, a short walk away, and beats driving on big-match nights.
How did the world’s biggest stadium end up in Ahmedabad?
The original Sardar Patel Stadium opened here in 1982 and staged its first Test in November 1983. Rather than renovate, the Gujarat Cricket Association demolished it in 2015 and rebuilt on the same site for roughly Rs 800 crore. The new bowl opened on 24 February 2020; on 24 February 2021 it was inaugurated, renamed after Narendra Modi, a former GCA president, and hours later hosted a day-night Test against England, won by India inside two days. In May 2022 the Gujarat Titans won the IPL final here; in November 2023 came the World Cup final, which Australia won against India.
How big is it, really, and where should you sit?
132,000 seats in a two-tier bowl with a three-tier main pavilion, LED floodlighting and 11 pitches on the square. The Melbourne Cricket Ground holds about 100,000 and India’s second-largest venue, Eden Gardens in Kolkata, holds 68,000, so Ahmedabad is nearly double Eden Gardens. For a final the atmosphere is extraordinary, but the upper tier is far from the pitch: sit low in the lower tier, square of the wicket, and check the gate on your ticket, because the wrong one adds a long walk.
How does the pitch play?
There is no single answer. Red-soil strips offer more pace and carry; black-soil strips are slower, lower, and can help spinners as a match wears on. Recent IPL seasons have produced good batting surfaces and big totals, but slower strips have brought low-scoring games too. The boundaries are long, so mishits get caught, and evening dew helps the side chasing. Our pitch report has the numbers.
| Pitch factor | What the record shows |
|---|---|
| Surface | Red soil quicker; black soil slower and lower |
| Spin assistance | Grows on black-soil pitches |
| Boundary size | Among the longer in the IPL |
The stadium in the IPL: finals, Titans and big nights
The Titans arrived in 2022 and immediately won the league here, beating Rajasthan Royals in the final before a crowd reported above 100,000. The final returned in 2023, when Chennai Super Kings beat Gujarat in a rain-shortened classic. Totals above 200 have become common, but the sample is short, so treat single “venue records” carefully. For the numbers, see the pitch report; for the standings, the IPL points table.
When is the next IPL match here, and can you buy tickets?
Nobody knows yet: the BCCI has not published the IPL 2027 fixture list, so no Titans home dates are confirmed. The milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Franchise retention lists due | 17 November 2026 |
| Player registration closes | 23 November 2026 |
| IPL 2027 mini-auction | 16 December 2026, Goa |
| IPL 2027 season window | March to May 2027 (tentative) |
Our IPL schedule page will carry the Ahmedabad dates once fixtures are official. Tickets for 2027 exist only once fixtures and the authorised booking platform are confirmed; earlier versions of this page quoted prices starting at Rs 500 for IPL 2024, but those are finished history, so this guide lists none. Our tickets guide tracks sale dates, and the tickets hub covers every venue.
Ticket warning. Buy only through the platform announced for the match, never pay an individual into a personal bank account, and treat any 2027 ticket offered before fixtures exist as a scam.
Inside, expect food courts, drinking water, restrooms, merchandise stalls, hospitality and first-aid points. Step-free access was designed in; contact the Gujarat Cricket Association beforehand if you need assistance.
Getting there and matchday
The stadium stands in Motera, Ahmedabad, inside the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave. Distances are approximate, and matchday traffic can double road times.
| Transport | Best for | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Metro | Almost everyone | Motera Stadium station, under 1 km from the gates |
| Train | Visitors | Sabarmati about 5 km; Ahmedabad Junction about 10 km |
| Taxi and ride-hailing | Door-to-door comfort | Book return pick-up away from the stadium |
The airport is about 13 km away; allow 45 to 60 minutes, more on match evenings. Arrive early and stock up on food and water before the first ball: queues here are the longest in Indian cricket, and power banks, outside food and large bags are commonly turned away.
Narendra Modi Stadium questions, answered
What is the capacity of Narendra Modi Stadium?
132,000, the world’s largest cricket stadium, ahead of the Melbourne Cricket Ground at about 100,000 and Eden Gardens at 68,000.
Which IPL team plays here?
The Gujarat Titans, here since winning the IPL title at this ground in their first season, 2022.
When was the stadium built?
The original Sardar Patel Stadium opened on the site in 1982. The rebuilt stadium opened in February 2020 and was renamed Narendra Modi Stadium in February 2021.
How does the pitch play in the IPL?
It depends on the strip: red soil gives pace and carry, black soil is slower and helps spin, and recent seasons have been high-scoring. See our pitch report.
When do IPL 2027 tickets go on sale, and how much do they cost?
No date has been announced and there are no current prices. Sales open only after fixtures are published and the ticketing partner is confirmed. Our tickets guide tracks the announcements.
What is the nearest metro station, and is there parking?
Motera Stadium station, a short walk away. Parking is limited. See our venues hub and teams hub.
Two things to take away
Barely five years old, this stadium has staged a World Cup final, two IPL finals and a home team’s title win. IPL 2027 fixtures and tickets do not exist yet, and a 132,000 crowd rewards anyone who arrives early and leaves patiently. Plan for the metro and check your gate.
Official resources
| Resource | What it is for |
|---|---|
| IPL official website (iplt20.com) | Fixtures and announcements |
| BCCI (bcci.tv) | Official board announcements |
| Gujarat Titans (official franchise channels) | Team news |
| Gujarat Cricket Association | Stadium and matchday notices |
| IPL Schedule Updates tickets hub | Ticket guides for every IPL venue |
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