IPL 2026 Tickets: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially announced the schedule for the upcoming Indian Premier League season on March 11, 2026. The first phase of the tournament is scheduled to begin on March 28, 2026, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru takes on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the first match of the tournament.
So far, the board has announced the schedule for the first 20 matches, while the remaining matches are expected to be announced shortly. After the schedule for the tournament was announced, fans across the country are now eagerly searching for information about IPL 2026 Tickets and how they can get tickets for their favourite matches.
When Will IPL 2026 Tickets Go on Sale?
As has been the case in years past with the Indian Premier League, we expect that IPL 2026 ticket sales will begin shortly before the opening game (March 28 2026). Therefore, we anticipate that around March 19th, tickets will be available for purchase approximately one week prior to the start of the tournament.
Fans will be able to purchase IPL 2026 Tickets through:
Official ticketing partners
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Online ticketing platforms
Stadium ticket counters
Due to extremely high demand, tickets often sell out quickly, so early booking is strongly recommended.
How to Book IPL 2026 Tickets Online
Getting tickets for IPL 2026 online is fast and very easy; all you need is a few minutes of time. Tickets will only be available through authorised online ticket sales platforms which include BookMyShow and District by Zomato.
Step-by-Step Guide to Book IPL 2026 Tickets
- Visit the website or download the mobile app of BookMyShow or District by Zomato.
- You need to create an account first (or sign in if you already have one).
- Once you have created an account (or signed in), select sports from the homepage.
- From the list of sporting events available, click on IPL 2026.
- Find the match you wish to attend and choose your desired seats.
- Click ‘Book Tickets’ to proceed to booking.
- Pick your preferred seats using the stadium seating map.
- Complete the payment process to confirm your booking.
After your purchase is entered, you will receive an e-Ticket via e-mail or SMS, which you may use as admission to the stadium’s gates on the day of your game.
For the 2026 IPL season, there are currently two sources who have the proper authority to sell tickets:
1) Book My Show
2) Zomato using District
The two apps can be both found in the IOS and Android app stores so that fans may quickly and easily buy their tickets.
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IPL 2026 Tournament Overview
Here are the key details of the upcoming season:
Tournament: Indian Premier League 2026
Season: 19th Edition
Start Date: March 28, 2026
Final Date: May 31, 2026
Match Timings: 03:30 PM and 07:30 PM
IPL 2026 Tickets Booking Start: Around March 19, 2026
Ticket Booking Mode: Online and Offline
Estimated Price of Tickets
₹500 to ₹700: Standard Seating Blocks
₹900 to ₹1,000: Premium Stands
₹1,800 to ₹2,100: Upper Premium Sections
₹3,000: Clubhouse Upper Tier
₹9,000: Clubhouse Lower Tier
Up to ₹35,000: VIP/Hospitality Boxes
Seat Block Price Examples
₹500 – Block C1, D1, F1, G1, H1, K1
₹700 – Block B1, D, E, F1, G, H, J, L1
₹900 – Block F
₹1,000 – Block C & K
₹1,800 – Block L
₹2,100 – Block B
₹3,000 – Clubhouse Upper
₹9,000 – Clubhouse Lower
Team-Wise Platforms to Book IPL 2026 Tickets
Various franchises in the IPL have their own respective ticketing platforms for ticket sales for the IPL 2026 season. The following is a breakdown of which franchise is using what ticketing platform to sell their IPL 2026 tickets:
Chennai Super Kings: District by Zomato
Gujarat Titans: District by Zomato
Rajasthan Royals: BookMyShow
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Official RCB Web Site
Kolkata Knight Riders: BookMyShow
Lucknow Super Giants: BookMyShow
Mumbai Indians: BookMyShow
Delhi Capitals: District by Zomato
Punjab Kings: District by Zomato
Sunrisers Hyderabad: District by Zomato
Ways to Easily Get IPL 2026 Tickets
Due to the fact that the demand for IPL 2026 Tickets is going to be crazy, use the tips below to help you purchase your ticket(s)
Login to the ticketing website before the ticketing window opens. Consider using UPI or a previously saved payment method to speed up the payment process.
Have multiple devices ready for ticket release.
Book your tickets as soon as they go live to avoid sell-outs.
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