Cricket fans around the world are already gearing up for the T20 World Cup 2026, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. As per reports, the tournament will begin on February 7 and conclude with the final on March 8, 2026, with the opening and final matches set to be held at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, while one semi-final will take place at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
Ticket sales expected to open closer to schedule announcement
While the ICC and BCCI have yet to announce official details about ticket sales, the process is expected to follow a similar format to the 2023 ODI World Cup, where tickets were sold through verified online partners such as BookMyShow and Paytm Insider. Fans can expect tickets to go live shortly after the official schedule announcement, which is likely to come from the ICC in the next few weeks.
Where to buy tickets
Tickets for both the India and Sri Lanka legs of the tournament are likely to be made available online through:
- The ICC’s official website (icc-cricket.com)
- BookMyShow, which handled previous ICC and BCCI event sales in India
- The BCCI’s official ticketing partners, depending on city allocations
Some district-level counters could also be set up closer to the tournament, especially in cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Delhi, for local fans to buy tickets offline.
Venues and match distribution
The Indian leg will likely feature matches in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, and Kolkata, while Sri Lanka will host games at Premadasa Stadium (Colombo), Pallekele, and either Dambulla or Hambantota.
Each venue is expected to host around six matches, including group-stage fixtures and knockout rounds. With the India-Pakistan rivalry likely to take place in Colombo, anticipation around ticket sales for that fixture is expected to be extremely high.
Ticket prices and categories
Ticket pricing details haven’t been disclosed yet, but fans can expect a tiered system similar to previous ICC events — starting from Rs 800–1000 for group games and going up to Rs 10,000–25,000 for marquee fixtures such as the semi-finals and final.
For updates, fans are advised to register on the ICC’s official ticketing portal or subscribe to BCCI and BookMyShow notifications, ensuring they receive alerts the moment ticket sales begin.
With the countdown to the T20 World Cup 2026 underway, all eyes are now on the ICC’s official schedule release, which will mark the next major step before ticket bookings open for one of cricket’s biggest global events.