IPL 2026 Tickets: How to Book Online, Price, Full Schedule and First Match Details

We are just around the corner from the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which will kick off on March 28, 2026, with the opening match between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

So, if you are planning to purchase tickets for IPL 2026 to enjoy the live matches, you are at the right place. Here, we will explain how to book tickets online, prices, and the full match schedule.

IPL 2026 Tickets: How to Book Online, Price, and Full Schedule

IPL 2026 Schedule—Full Match List

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on March 11 the schedule for the first phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which will run from March 28 to April 12. The full tournament schedule will be announced later, as three states are set to hold Assembly elections during this period.

It further confirms that a total of 20 matches will be played across 10 venues: Bengaluru, Mumbai, Guwahati, New Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad. Let's check the full match list:

Match No	Date	Day	Time	Home Team	Away Team	Venue
1	28/03/26	Sat	7:30 PM	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Sunrisers Hyderabad	Bengaluru
2	29/03/26	Sun	7:30 PM	Mumbai Indians	Kolkata Knight Riders	Mumbai
3	30/03/26	Mon	7:30 PM	Rajasthan Royals	Chennai Super Kings	Guwahati
4	31/03/26	Tue	7:30 PM	Punjab Kings	Gujarat Titans	New Chandigarh
5	01/04/26	Wed	7:30 PM	Lucknow Super Giants	Delhi Capitals	Lucknow
6	02/04/26	Thu	7:30 PM	Kolkata Knight Riders	Sunrisers Hyderabad	Kolkata
7	03/04/26	Fri	7:30 PM	Chennai Super Kings	Punjab Kings	Chennai
8	04/04/26	Sat	3:30 PM	Delhi Capitals	Mumbai Indians	Delhi
9	04/04/26	Sat	7:30 PM	Gujarat Titans	Rajasthan Royals	Ahmedabad
10	05/04/26	Sun	3:30 PM	Sunrisers Hyderabad	Lucknow Super Giants	Hyderabad
11	05/04/26	Sun	7:30 PM	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Chennai Super Kings	Bengaluru
12	06/04/26	Mon	7:30 PM	Kolkata Knight Riders	Punjab Kings	Kolkata
13	07/04/26	Tue	7:30 PM	Rajasthan Royals	Mumbai Indians	Guwahati
14	08/04/26	Wed	7:30 PM	Delhi Capitals	Gujarat Titans	Delhi
15	09/04/26	Thu	7:30 PM	Kolkata Knight Riders	Lucknow Super Giants	Kolkata
16	10/04/26	Fri	7:30 PM	Rajasthan Royals	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Guwahati
17	11/04/26	Sat	3:30 PM	Punjab Kings	Sunrisers Hyderabad	New Chandigarh
18	11/04/26	Sat	7:30 PM	Chennai Super Kings	Delhi Capitals	Chennai
19	12/04/26	Sun	3:30 PM	Lucknow Super Giants	Gujarat Titans	Lucknow
20	12/04/26	Sun	7:30 PM	Mumbai Indians	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Mumbai

IPL 2026 Tickets Booking: Where to Buy?

If you are planning to attend an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match, you can purchase tickets through platforms such as BookMyShow, District by Zomato, Paytm, and the official IPL website.

In the meantime, BookMyShow has announced pre-sale registrations for Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans matches. However, the platform has clarified that registration does not guarantee a ticket purchase or entry to the venue. It only provides an opportunity for early access to ticket sales on a first-come, first-served basis.

Meanwhile, District by Zomato is showing that tickets will be available soon. The landing page says, ''The action is almost here! The TATA IPL 2026 schedule is about to drop and tickets will be available soon on District''.

For RCB match tickets, you can also visit the team's official website, although at the time of writing no details were available. Moreover, fans can get IPL 2026 tickets offline from stadium box offices and authorised retail outlets.

How to Book IPL 2026 Tickets Online

Once the ticket sales go live on the mentioned websites, you can follow these steps to book your IPL 2026 ticket:

Step 1: First, visit the booking website or app, such as Paytm, BookMyShow, or the official IPL website.
Step 2: Search for TATA IPL 2026 in the search box.
Step 3: Select the match you want to attend and choose your preferred seating category.
Step 4: Click on the Buy option and select your payment method to complete the ticket purchase.

IPL 2026 Ticket Price (Expected)

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 ticket prices vary depending on several factors, such as the stadium location, seating category, and the popularity of the match. IPL tickets usually start at around Rs 450 to Rs 850 for basic seats, while VIP tickets can sometimes exceed Rs 15,000. It is also worth noting that these are not the exact prices, so you should wait for the official ticket sales and check the booking websites for the accurate pricing