The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially opened ticket sales for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, unveiling the most affordable pricing structure ever for a global cricket tournament. Tickets go live at 18:45 IST, with entry-level rates starting from ₹100 in India and LKR 1000 in Sri Lanka, making this edition one of the most accessible for fans across regions.
The landmark 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March 2026, featuring matches across eight major venues. The tournament kicks off with Pakistan vs Netherlands in Colombo, followed by West Indies vs Bangladesh in Kolkata, and the exciting India vs USA clash in Mumbai.
In a major move to ensure mass participation, ICC has significantly reduced the initial ticket pricing and released over two million tickets under Phase I of sales. With 20 international teams competing across 55 matches, fans can expect a packed schedule full of high-intensity group-stage thrillers.
ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta highlighted the organisation’s commitment to making the tournament global and inclusive.
He said:
“Phase I of ticket sales is a crucial milestone in our vision to deliver the most accessible ICC event ever. Every fan—regardless of background or financial means—should be able to experience world-class cricket in a stadium. With tickets starting from just ₹100 and LKR 1000, we are putting affordability at the core of this event. This is about inviting millions to be part of a global celebration of cricket.”
The matches will be hosted at the following venues:
- Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Singhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo
- Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Cricket fans worldwide are now eagerly awaiting updates regarding premium matches—including the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan face-off, expected to sell out within minutes once released.
