Cricket fans, get ready because the wait for T20 World Cup 2026 tickets is finally over. The ICC has officially announced that ticket sales will open on Thursday at 6:45 PM IST, giving fans across India and Sri Lanka their first chance to secure seats for one of the most anticipated global cricket events.
Here’s the best part – ticket prices start at just Rs 100 in India and LKR 1000 in Sri Lanka.
The ICC has made it clear that accessibility is one of the biggest priorities this year. “The ICC has reduced one of the primary entry barriers for fans by making tickets highly affordable…with pricing starting from Rs 100… and more than 2 million tickets going on sale,” the governing body said in its announcement.
Simply put, they want packed stadiums and an electric atmosphere and this pricing strategy is a huge step in that direction. Fans can book Phase I tickets via the official platform tickets.cricketworldcup.com
Matches With Rs 100 Tickets
Several marquee venues will offer Rs 100 tickets for select group-stage fixtures. These include:
| Match | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh vs Italy | Eden Gardens | Feb 9 |
| South Africa vs Canada | Narendra Modi Stadium | Feb 9 |
| South Africa vs Afghanistan | Narendra Modi Stadium | Feb 11 |
| New Zealand vs South Africa | Narendra Modi Stadium | Feb 14 |
| England vs Italy | Eden Gardens | Feb 16 |
| West Indies vs Italy | Eden Gardens | Feb 19 |
Other matches will also feature affordable prices starting at Rs 150, Rs 200, and Rs 300.
Tournament Overview: 20 Teams, 55 Matches, 8 Venues
The T20 World Cup kicks off on February 7 and runs until March 8, featuring 55 matches across seven cities, spread between India and Sri Lanka. This edition will also see Italy make their first-ever appearance in a T20 World Cup, one of the most exciting storylines heading into the tournament. In India, the matches will be played in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Ahmedabad. Sri Lanka will host games in Colombo (R Premadasa & SSC) and Pallekele.
India’s Group A Fixtures
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| India vs USA | Feb 7 | Mumbai (Wankhede) |
| India vs Namibia | Feb 12 | Delhi |
| India vs Pakistan | Feb 15 | Colombo |
| India vs Netherlands | Feb 18 | Ahmedabad |
T20 World Cup 2026 – Group Breakdown
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | India, Pakistan, Namibia, Netherlands, USA |
| Group B | Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Oman |
| Group C | England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Nepal, Italy |
| Group D | New Zealand, South Africa, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE |
