Just Rs 100: ICC opens T20 World Cup ticket sales; prices set at 'historic low'

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced the opening of ticket sales for next year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup, setting entry-level prices at "historic low" to increase access to the tournament.

Ticket sales started at 6:45pm IST, with prices beginning at Rs 100 in India and LKR 1,000 in Sri Lanka, according to an ICC press release.

The 10th edition of the event will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka and will run from February 7 to March 8 across eight venues.




The tournament will open with Pakistan playing the Netherlands in Colombo. West Indies will face Bangladesh in Kolkata, and India will play the USA in Mumbai.

The ICC said it has reduced a major entry barrier by keeping Phase I ticket prices low. With prices starting at Rs 100 and LKR 1,000 and more than 2 million tickets available, the ICC says it aims to make the in-stadium experience more accessible.

ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta said: "Phase I of ticket sales is an important milestone in our journey towards delivering the most accessible and global ICC event ever staged. Our vision for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is clear: every fan, regardless of background, geography or financial means, should have the chance to access an in-stadia experience of world-class marquee cricket."

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said: "With tickets starting as low as Rs 100, the excitement around the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is multiplied manifold. We are committed to creating a world-class match-day experience that reflects India's passion for the sport, modern facilities, smooth logistics, and stadiums buzzing with energy."

"This tournament is an opportunity for fans to come together and celebrate cricket in its most electrifying format. We have worked closely with all stakeholders to ensure accessibility, comfort, and an atmosphere worthy of a global event. We warmly welcome fans from across India and around the globe to witness thrilling action and create lifelong memories."

The tournament will feature 20 teams and 55 matches, beginning with key group-stage fixtures.

The venues selected for the event are 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 Cricket Ground (Colombo) and Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (Kandy).

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