IPL 2026 Tickets Booking – Price, schedule, refund, how to book & FAQs

The Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) is all set to get underway on March 28 with the opening fixture between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The excitement among the fans is palpable with the tournament less than a week away.

Every year, the T20 extravaganza gets a large viewership from people of all age groups, with fans witnessing the live action from their homes. However, people are also on the lookout to grab hold of the tickets for their favourite matches to get a chance to see their favourite stars live in the stadium.

Here’s the complete process to book IPL 2026 Tickets: 

When will tickets be available?

The tickets for most of the teams are live, and the remaining sides will start the booking process soon.

Ticket Booking Options

BookMyShow – Gujarat Titans (GT), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Mumbai Indians (MI)

District by Zomato – Punjab Kings (PBKS), Rajasthan Royals (RR), Delhi Capitals (DC)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – RCB Official Website and app

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – TBA

Step-by-Step process to book IPL 2026 tickets online

Step 1 – Visit the official website where tickets are available

Step 2 – Type TATA IPL 2026 in the search box.

Step 3 – Choose the match you want to watch and select your favourite seats

Step 4 – After confirming your seats, pay through your preferred payment method.

Step 5 – After successful payment, you can access your M ticket under the My profile section of the BookMyShow app or website. In the District app, digital tickets can be found under the profile section.

Step 6 – Show your M ticket at the entry gate of the stadium and enjoy the match.

Step 7 - For Punjab Kings tickets booked on District by Zomato, physical tickets will be sent to your address 2-3 days before the match. Give the correct address while booking for a seamless experience.

High in Demand Matches

April 4 – DC vs MI at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi

April 5 - RCB vs CSK at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru

April 12 – MI vs RCB at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai

Guidelines for Fans

To gain entry into a stadium, a government ID proof is not required in most cases. However, keeping one handy with you is recommended for any unforeseen circumstances.

Any item apart from your mobile phone, wallet and spectacles/sunglasses is banned inside the stadium. Hence, one should refrain from carrying any unnecessary items such as handbags or flags inside the venue.

FAQ about IPL 2026 tickets

When will IPL 2026 start?

The IPL 2026 is all set to begin on March 28 with the opening fixture between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

What is the refund policy?

IPL tickets, once purchased, can’t be returned. However, in case a match gets washed out or cancelled due to rain or any other issues, fans will get a refund back to their original payment mode.

Are ticket transfers allowed?

Yes, the option to transfer tickets to the person of your choice is available on both BookMyShow and District apps.

Do kids need tickets?

Any person above the age of two needs a ticket to gain entry into a stadium.

Are offline tickets available?

A few tickets have been reserved at the Narendra Modi Stadium for differently abled fans. Fans can purchase them from the stadium box office.