The Indian cricket’s biggest festival is set to begin in a little more than a week. The highly anticipated IPL 2026 will get underway on March 28, 2026, with the opening fixture played between defending champions RCB and SRH at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Starring players like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma, the 19th edition of the cash-rich tournament is going to draw huge crowds.
A few days back, the BCCI announced the IPL schedule only for the first 20 games. Thus, the IPL 2026 tickets are expected to sell quicker than ever.
In this article, read how and where to book IPL tickets, team-wise prices, and online platforms for the same.
Where to buy IPL 2026 Tickets?
It is worth noting that all ten IPL franchises have their separate ticketing partners for their home grounds. Meanwhile, fans can also acquire offline tickets for home games through the designated booking counters.
While the BCCI is yet to open the “General Sale” for all matches, official ticket sales for the 19th edition are funnelled through three primary digital platforms. The following portals already offer early-access features.
BookMyShow: It is the official partner for multiple franchises, including Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT).
Zomato District App: Considering the high demand, a new dedicated "IPL 2026" section is now live on the District app with a "Coming Soon" tag, indicating it will handle a significant portion of the online inventory.
Paytm Insider: Usually, they operate as the home for tickets to Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals matches. This platform is expected to go live by mid-March.
Official Team Websites: Franchises like RCB (rcb.in) and CSK (chennaisuperkings.com) often host direct links to their ticketing partners for home games.
All 10 IPL Teams' ticketing partners
Date
Day
Match
Ticketing Partner
March 28
Saturday
RCB vs SRH
TBD
March 29
Sunday
MI vs KKR
BookMyShow
March 30
Monday
RR vs CSK
District by Zomato
March 31
Tuesday
PBKS vs GT
District by Zomato
April 1
Wednesday
LSG vs DC
BookMyShow
April 2
Thursday
KKR vs SRH
BookMyShow
April 3
Friday
CSK vs PBKS
TBD
April 4
Saturday
DC vs MI
District by Zomato
April 4
Saturday
GT vs RR
BookMyShow
April 5
Sunday
SRH vs LSG
District by Zomato
April 5
Sunday
RCB vs CSK
TBD
April 6
Monday
KKR vs PBKS
BookMyShow
April 7
Tuesday
RR vs MI
District by Zomato
April 8
Wednesday
DC vs GT
District by Zomato
April 9
Thursday
KKR vs LSG
BookMyShow
April 10
Friday
RR vs RCB
District by Zomato
April 11
Saturday
PBKS vs SRH
District by Zomato
April 11
Saturday
CSK vs DC
TBD
April 12
Sunday
LSG vs GT
BookMyShow
April 12
Sunday
MI vs RCB
BookMyShow
What are the ticket prices for IPL 2026?
IPL 2026 ticket sales have begun in phases, with availability and pricing varying across franchises and platforms. Notably, among the 10 IPL teams, Gujarat Titans, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, and Mumbai Indians have made their tickets open through BookMyShow.
On the other hand, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, SunRisers Hyderabad, and Rajasthan Royals chose District by Zomato as their ticketing partner.
Teams are offering a wide range of rates for different seats at the grounds, ranging from general seating to premium presidential suites and high-end lounge access.
IPL 2026 Tickets (AFP)
