The sale of T20 World Cup 2026 ticket prices has begun as low as Rs. 100 or LKR 1000 in phase 1 for some venues. The marquee event will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, which will kick off from February 7.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the sale of tickets for the 10th edition of the global showpiece on its official platform.
Ahmedabad, Chennai, New Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata will be the host cities for the World Cup in India, while Sri Lanka will have Colombo (two venues) and Kandy as the two locations.
The “Men in Blue” will lock horns against the USA in one of the three matches that are scheduled to be played at the Wankhede Stadium on the opening day of the marquee event.
“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,” said ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta.
“With tickets starting from just Rs 100 and LKR1000, we are putting affordability at the centre of our strategy. This is about opening the gates wide and inviting millions to be part of a global celebration of cricket, not as spectators from afar, but as active participants in the energy, emotion and magic that only a stadium can offer. The 2026 edition, featuring 20 teams and 55 matches, will be the most ambitious and inclusive T20 World Cup in history,” he added.
A total of 20 teams will participate in the tournament, which will go on for 29 days. Group A consists of teams such as India, Pakistan, the USA, Namibia, and the Netherlands. Group B include Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, and Oman. England and the West Indies have been placed in Group C along with Bangladesh, Italy, and Nepal. Group D will see teams such as South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE contest among each other.
(With PTI Inputs)