As Ahmedabad prepares to host seven matches of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 between March 25 and May 18, the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) has decided to extend metro train services for two more hours on the day of the matches. A special paper ticket will be issued for cricket fans to return home late at night.

Currently, metro services in Ahmedabad operate between 6.20 am and 10 pm, which will be extended until 12.30 am during IPL matches.

Additionally, GMRC has introduced special paper tickets for late-night metro travel.

Special paper ticket details

Ticket price: ₹50 per person

Validity: Passengers can travel between the designated metro stations during the specified time.

Regular fare: Until 10 pm, normal metro fares will apply.

After 10 pm: Only special paper tickets will be valid for entry at Motera Stadium and Sabarmati Metro stations.

To avoid long queues on match days, special paper tickets can be purchased in advance from the following metro stations:

Sabarmati 

Motera

Ranip

Apparel Park

Kalupur

Nirant Cross Road

Old High Court

Vadaj

Jivraj

Thaltej

Metro train frequency during IPL matches

Before 10 pm: Metro trains will run every 8 minutes

After 10 pm: Metro trains will operate every 6 minutes from Motera and Sabarmati Metro Station. Notably, the last train will be at 12.30 am.

Traffic police braces for IPL

The traffic police have issued a public notice to prevent traffic congestion. The notice includes restrictions, diversions, and alternative routes for vehicles.

To manage traffic around Motera Stadium, certain roads will be restricted for vehicles.

Restricted route: From Janpath T Junction to Motera Stadium Main Gate, via Krupa Residency T Junction to Motera Village Team.

Alternative routes: Vehicles can travel from Tapovan Circle via ONGC Crossroad to Visat T Junction, then through Janpath T Junction to Powerhouse Crossroad and Prabodh Raval Circle.

Another alternative route includes Krupa Residency T Junction through Sharan States Crossroad, Bhatt Koteshwar Road, and Apollo Circle.

IPL 2025 matches scheduled at Narendra Modi Stadium

March 25: Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings

March 29: Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians

April 9: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals

April 19: Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals

May 2: Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

May 14: Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants

May 18: Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings