IPL 2026 Tickets: Complete Buying Guide for All 10 Teams
Buying IPL tickets should not be complicated. But this year, it is a bit more confusing than usual because different teams use different ticketing platforms. There is no single place where you can buy tickets for every match.
We went through the official channels for all 10 franchises and put together this guide so you know exactly where to go, what to pay, and how to avoid getting scammed.
The Three Ticketing Platforms
In IPL 2026, tickets are split across three platforms depending on which team is hosting:
| Platform | Teams |
|---|---|
| BookMyShow | Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants, Kolkata Knight Riders |
| District by Zomato | Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals |
| RCB official website | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (exclusively) |
If you are attending a match, the platform you need depends on the home team. So for CSK vs RCB at Chepauk, you book through District by Zomato (CSK's platform), not the RCB website.
Ticket Prices by Team
Prices vary wildly across teams and stadiums. Here is what we found from official sources:
| Team | Venue | Price Range | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | Wankhede, Mumbai | ₹499 – ₹25,000 | BookMyShow |
| Gujarat Titans | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | ₹1,000 – ₹25,000 | BookMyShow |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | ₹1,000 – ₹40,000 | BookMyShow |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | ₹1,200 – ₹8,500 | BookMyShow |
| Chennai Super Kings | Chepauk, Chennai | ₹2,000 – ₹8,000 | District |
| Delhi Capitals | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | ₹1,400 – ₹2,800 | District |
| Punjab Kings | Mullanpur | ₹2,250 – ₹25,000 | District |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad | ₹1,750 – ₹23,000 | District |
| Rajasthan Royals | Guwahati / Jaipur | ₹2,700 – ₹4,200 | District |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru | ₹3,750 – ₹65,800 | RCB website |
A few things stand out. Mumbai at ₹499 is the cheapest entry point in the tournament. Delhi at ₹1,400 to ₹2,800 is surprisingly affordable for a metro city. And RCB is the most expensive at ₹3,750 just to get in, going up to nearly ₹66,000 for premium hospitality. Dynamic pricing makes it hard to pin down exact numbers because they change based on demand.
The GST Situation
This is something a lot of fans do not know about until checkout. The Indian government moved IPL into the "luxury entertainment" tax bracket in late 2025. That means tickets priced above ₹500 are now subject to 40% GST.
So that ₹2,000 CSK ticket? It is actually around ₹2,800 at checkout. A ₹4,000 RCB ticket becomes closer to ₹5,600. It is a significant jump and it catches people off guard. The prices listed by most platforms are base prices before tax.
On top of that, District by Zomato charges a booking fee of roughly 10-12% (inclusive of GST). BookMyShow has its own convenience fee. Budget accordingly.
How to Book: Step by Step
BookMyShow (MI, GT, LSG, KKR)
- Go to bookmyshow.com or open the app
- Search for the team name or "IPL 2026"
- Select the match you want
- Choose your stand and seats from the stadium map
- Pay via UPI, cards, or net banking
- You will receive an e-ticket or QR code for entry
District by Zomato (CSK, DC, PBKS, SRH, RR)
- Go to district.in or download the District by Zomato app
- Search for the team or match
- Select seats from the interactive map
- Pay via UPI, cards, or net banking
- QR-based mobile tickets are issued for stadium entry
RCB Official (RCB only)
- Go to shop.royalchallengers.com or open the RCB app
- Select the match
- Choose your seats
- Pay and receive your ticket
- Limit of 4 tickets per account
Offline Tickets
Most stadiums still have a limited offline allocation sold at the venue's box office a few days before the match. This is useful if you missed the online window, but queues are long and stock is limited.
Offline tickets are sometimes cheaper because internet handling fees do not apply. If you are local to the city and have the time, it is worth a shot.
Special Offers and Memberships
- LSG membership: ₹4,999 per head for season tickets to all home games. Decent value if you plan to attend multiple matches in Lucknow.
- CSK WSTL subscribers: Get early access to ticket sales, usually a day before general sale opens.
- RCB: Free metro travel in Bengaluru on match days for all ticket holders.
How to Avoid Getting Scammed
Every IPL season, fake tickets circulate on social media and resale platforms. Some rules to follow:
- Only buy from the three platforms listed above. BookMyShow, District by Zomato, or the RCB website. If it is not from one of these, do not trust it.
- Do not buy from Instagram sellers, WhatsApp groups, or Telegram channels. Even if they have "proof" screenshots. Fake QR codes are trivially easy to generate.
- Do not pay via direct bank transfer to strangers. Always use the official platform's checkout.
- If a deal looks too good to be true, it is. Nobody is selling ₹4,000 Chinnaswamy tickets for ₹2,000.
Tips for First-Time IPL Attendees
- Arrive at least 90 minutes early. Security checks are thorough and queues can be long, especially at venues with enhanced measures this season.
- Carry a valid photo ID. It must match the name on your ticket.
- No bags larger than A4 size are typically allowed. Check your specific venue's rules.
- Outside food and water bottles are generally not permitted. Food and drinks are sold inside at stadium prices.
- Wear the team colours. Not required, obviously. But it is more fun.
Quick Platform Reference
| BookMyShow | bookmyshow.com (MI, GT, LSG, KKR) |
| District by Zomato | district.in (CSK, DC, PBKS, SRH, RR) |
| RCB Official | shop.royalchallengers.com (RCB only) |
| Cheapest entry | ₹499 (MI, Wankhede) |
| Most expensive | ₹65,800 (RCB, Chinnaswamy hospitality) |
| GST | 40% on tickets above ₹500 |
| Total matches | 74 league stage games across 12+ venues |