Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator are scheduled to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 21 and 22 respectively. Following this, Qualifier 2 and the much-awaited final clash will grace the iconic Chepauk in Chennai on May 24 and 26 respectively.The IPL governing council has followed the tradition of holding the opening game and final at the home venue of last year's defending champions, Chennai Super Kings.