Where and How to Book Your IPL 2026 Tickets?
It’s time for yet-another edition of Indian cricket’s biggest celebration!
The 19th edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League), the world's biggest cricket league no less, is set to kick off on March 28, 2026. What’s in store are several high-intensity matches scheduled at venues across the country. While some of us will be tuned in from the comforts of our homes, many, many others will be wanting to experience the matches live in stadiums. Seats are limited and fans are unlimited.
After inter-team transfer November 2025, The IPL 2026 Auction was held in December 2025 in Abu Dhabi with 1,300 registered players and 369 shortlisted for bidding out of these, 77 players were sold. IPL Franchisees collectively spent over ₹237 crore. Most expensive player Cameron Green was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders at whopping price of ₹25.20 crore. Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana was sold at ₹18 crore.
IPL 2026 Schedule (March 28 – April 12)
BCCI (The Board of Control for Cricket in India) has currently released the schedule for the first phase (March 28 – April 12) due to the State Assembly elections.
March 28, Saturday (7:30 PM) Bengaluru* - Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
March 29, Sunday (7:30 PM) Mumbai - Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders
March 30, Monday (7:30 PM) Guwahati - Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings
March 31, Tuesday (7:30 PM) Mullanpur - Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans
April 1, Wednesday (7:30 PM) Lucknow - Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals
April 2, Thursday (7:30 PM) Kolkata - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
April 3, Friday (7:30 PM) Chennai - Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings
April 4, Saturday (3:30 PM) Delhi - Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians
April 4, Saturday (7:30 PM) Ahmedabad - Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals
April 5, Sunday (3:30 PM) Hyderabad - Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants
April 5, Sunday (7:30 PM) Bengaluru - Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings
April 6, Monday (7:30 PM) Kolkata - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings
April 7, Tuesday (7:30 PM) Guwahati - Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians
April 8, Wednesday (7:30 PM) Delhi - Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans
April 9, Thursday (7:30 PM) Kolkata - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants
April 10, Friday (7:30 PM) Guwahati - Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
April 11, Saturday (3:30 PM) Mullanpur - Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
April 11, Saturday (7:30 PM) Chennai - Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals
April 12, Sunday (3:30 PM) Lucknow - Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans
April 12, Sunday (7:30 PM) Mumbai - Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Where to Book Your IPL Tickets
Use the official IPL website or authorized platform to buy IPL tickets to avoid scams and smooth entry into the stadium. IPL tickets are sold through the following channels:
Official Team Websites/Apps: Some franchises sales ticket directly through their own portals/Apps.
Authorized Ticketing Partners: BookMyShow and District (by Zomato) are IPL authorized platforms to buy IPL match tickets.
Physical Box Offices: Teams set up physical counters at their home stadiums for some matches.
How to Book Your IPL Tickets Online
Monitor the official channels of the franchises or the IPL website for updates on when the ticket window opens for a specific match.
Log into the platform (Official Website/ Authorized IPL Partners) and select your match.
Browse and choose the available stands and seat.
Check for Add-ons like pre-booked parking.
Complete Payment through UPI, credit/debit cards, or net banking.
Retrieve Your E-Ticket or QR code ticket.