ICC Opens the Sale of Tickets for 2026 T20 World Cup
Fan can now book seats for the India–Sri Lanka–hosted tournament, starting at Rs 100 and LKR 1000
Ticket Booking Opens for Global Cricket Extravaganza
The International Cricket Council has officially begun selling tickets for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which allows enthusiasts to get early passes for the forthcoming mega-event. The first phase of ticketing went live on December 11 at 18:45 IST (13:15 GMT), marking the road to the tournament, which is to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026. Several premier stadiums across both countries will host action-packed matches during the tournament.
It has introduced extremely affordable pricing to make sure more and more people can join the matches. Tickets in India start at ₹100, while Sri Lankan venues have entry points from LKR 1000 onwards. More than two million tickets have been made available in Phase I, but further batches will be revealed closer to the event. In this edition, the ICC wants international cricket in all high-profile encounters to reach out to as large a number of fans as possible.
Venues, Tournament Structure & Fan Experience
A total of 20 teams will fight out in 55 matches over eight leading venues, including Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, and R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. This year’s tournament will progress through the group stages to the Super Eights, the semifinals, and then the grand final, where the next T20 world champion will be determined.
ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta said, “Affordability is at the heart of driving larger, more diverse audiences and creating one of the most inclusive ICC events in history. “As the excitement builds and early demand is strong, supporters are encouraged to complete their booking now to avoid disappointment ahead of what promises to be an unmissable event.
