The much-awaited Indian Premier League is scheduled to begin this March, and cricket fans are eagerly eyeing the tickets. Being one of the most popular cricket tournaments in India, everyone was awaiting the 19th edition of the IPL. Although the ticket window has not been officially opened, the tickets will sell out fast, so here’s all the information on booking, price, and how to buy.
Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Timeline and Tickets
After a significant delay in the announcement of the IPL 2026 schedule, the BCCI has announced that the tournament will begin on March 28 and end on May 31, 2026. IPL will start with the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), playing against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
Although the schedule of the first phase of the Indian Premier League 2026 (first 20 matches) was announced on March 11, 2026, ticket booking hasn’t started yet. More importantly, the tickets for IPL matches will roll out in batches, not altogether. Furthermore, the final schedule is yet to be released as it depends on the State Assembly election dates.
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When Will Tickets be available?
At press time, the BCCI has not released the tickets for the IPL 2026, but BookMyShow has opened the pre-registration/ pre-sale for the Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans home games. Although they have explained that the pre-registration would not ensure tickets, it will give the buyers an early advantage in buying.
As of now, there’s no information on the availability of the tickets, but BookMyShow’s pre-registration suggests that it will begin soon. Experts predict that the general sale will begin between March 13 and March 20 for most venues.
IPL 2026 Ticket Prices
Since the official buying window for the IPL 2026 tickets has not begun, there are no exact details on the prices. Additionally, the price will vary greatly based on the team matches, the stadium city, and the popularity of the home team.
Estimated IPL Ticket Price Range
- Budget-friendly (General Stands): ₹450 – ₹900
- Mid-Range (Better Views): ₹1,200 – ₹3,500
- Premium / Club Seats: ₹4,000 – ₹12,000
- VIP / Hospitality Boxes: ₹15,000 – ₹30,000+
Starting Prices by Stadium (Tentative)
- Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad): Starts at ₹400
- Rajiv Gandhi Stadium (Hyderabad): Starts at ₹499
- Arun Jaitley Stadium (Delhi): Starts at ₹700
- Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai): Starts at ₹900 – ₹1,000
- M. Chinnaswamy (Bengaluru): Starts at ₹2,100
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Where to Buy Indian Premier League 2026 Tickets?
The tickets will be sold directly on the official team sites or applications. In addition to them, platforms like BookMyShow, Paytm Insider, and even Zomato’s District app will make the tickets available for their designated teams.
IPL Official Ticketing Platforms
- BookMyShow
- Paytm Insider
- IPL Team’s Official Websites
How To Buy Tickets for the RCB Vs SRH Opening IPL Match
The opening match on March 28 for the RCB Vs SRH will have a significant place in the hearts of cricket lovers. Although the BCCI has not announced the tickets yet, once they are available, fans can buy them from the official ticketing platforms like BookMyShow, Paytm Insider, and the team’s official sites, rcb.com and sunrisershyderabad.in
Steps to Book the RCB Vs SRH Match
- Visit the official website or the ticketing platform
- Search for the RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 match
- Select the preferred seat, number of tickets, etc.
- Pay using UPI, debit card, credit card, or net banking.
With the Indian Premier League about to go into full swing, the BCCI is soon to make the announcement regarding the full schedule and price.