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The new season of IPL 2026 is going to start soon, and the excitement about match tickets has started increasing among the spectators. Like every year, this time too thousands of cricket lovers look forward to cheering their favorite team in the stadium. If you also want to experience the live match, then it can be beneficial for you to know how to book tickets in advance.

When will IPL 2026 start?

IPL 2026 will start from March 28. A total of 20 matches will be organized in 10 different cities in the first phase. The first match of this season will be held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, in which defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). On the second day, the match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders will be played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

How to book IPL 2026 tickets online?

If you want to get tickets to watch the match, the simplest way is to book online. Ticket sales or pre-registration have already started on many official platforms. You can buy tickets from BookMyShow, Paytm Insider, District App (Zomato) and the official website of the respective teams.

Pre-Sale Registration: Chance to get tickets early

In view of the increasing demand for IPL tickets, BookMyShow has started the process of pre-sale registration. Currently, fans can pre-sign up for the Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans matches, which will be held exclusively at the Wankhede Stadium and Narendra Modi Stadium.

Important: Pre-sale registration on BookMyShow does not mean that you will get a confirmed ticket. This only allows entry into the Early Access window, where tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, it would be better to try to get tickets immediately when the booking opens.

online ticket booking process

• Go to any ticketing website or app.
• Search IPL 2026.
• Select the match and stadium of your choice.
• Select seat category and number of tickets.
• Choose UPI, card or net banking option for payment.
• After completion of payment, you will receive a digital ticket (M-Ticket) which you can show on the match day to enter the stadium.

How to buy tickets offline?

If you don’t want to buy tickets online, stadium ticket counters start opening a few days before the match. Apart from this, franchises of many evergreen teams also set up ticket counters at other locations in the city. By going there you can buy tickets by showing valid identity proof.

Keep these things in mind

• Take some important precautions while buying IPL tickets.
• Always buy tickets from the official website or authorized counter.
• Avoid cheap ticket offers found on social media or unknown websites.
• Tickets for popular matches sell out quickly, so it is better to get tickets as soon as booking starts.