How will you be able to book IPL 2026 tickets? What will be the price and when will the sale start, see complete details

IPL 2026 Tickets: The first phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has started. The opening match will be played between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 28 in Bengaluru. Fans are now preparing to book tickets to watch the match in the stadium. Tickets for big matches get sold out quickly, so it is important to plan in advance.

When will ticket booking start?

Tickets usually go on sale 2-3 weeks before the tournament. Tickets for the first phase of IPL 2026 are likely to be available from mid-March 2026. Pre-sale registration has started for some teams like Mumbai Indians. The first batch will come for the initial matches, the rest later.

The official platforms are BookMyShow and Paytm Insider. Many franchises also sell tickets through their website or app. Online booking is the best option for big matches, as tickets get sold out quickly at the counter.

Expected ticket prices

Prices depend on the stadium, team and seat category. Entry level tickets are cheap, while premium and VIP tickets are expensive. In 2026, 40% GST will be levied on tickets, whereas earlier it was 28%. Therefore the prices have increased.

Estimated prices of some major stadiums

Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad): ₹400-₹500 (entry), ₹15,000+ (premium)
Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai): ₹900-₹1,200 (entry), ₹35,000+ (premium)
M. Chinnaswamy (Bengaluru): ₹2,100-₹2,500 (entry), ₹30,000+ (premium)
Eden Gardens (Kolkata): ₹400-₹600 (entry), ₹25,000+ (premium)

example of gst

Base ticket of ₹500: previously ₹640, now ₹700 (increase by ₹60)
₹1,000: Earlier ₹1,280, now ₹1,400 (₹120 increase)
Of ₹5,000: Earlier ₹6,400, now ₹7,000 (₹600 increase)

team membership

By taking membership of the team, tickets can be available 24-48 hours before the general sale. As:-

• MI: MI Family (Silver ₹699, Gold ₹2,850) – Priority Access, Kit
• RCB: Bold Diaries Plus (₹1,500-₹2,500) – Guaranteed Window
• Priority and additional benefits in other teams like CSK Kings Club