The countdown to the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has begun, with less than a week to go before the tournament kicks off. The first match, between Kolkata and Bangalore, is set to take place on March 22. Tickets for the initial matches of all teams are now available for online purchase. Let’s break down the step-by-step process of how to book your tickets.
A total of 10 teams will participate in the IPL tournament, which will follow a home and away format. Online ticket booking for each team is being handled by different platforms. For instance, District.in is the ticketing partner for five teams, including the Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The website is currently selling tickets for the home matches of these five teams.
To book your tickets, start by visiting the District.in website. Click on the “Events” tab, where you’ll find posters for some of the IPL matches. If you want to view the full list of matches, click on “Explore Matches.” You’ll then see a list of all the home matches for the five teams, with the option to book tickets for the matches that are currently available. Click on “Book Ticket” to proceed.
Next, you’ll need to choose your ticket category and select your seat. You can then enter the number of tickets you want to purchase and click “Book Ticket” to complete the transaction. You’ll be prompted to make a payment, and once that’s done, your ticket will be booked.
Ticket prices vary depending on the match and stadium. For example, tickets for the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad range from ₹2,750 to ₹30,000. Meanwhile, tickets for the match between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam range from ₹2,200 to ₹5,000.
Here are some specific ticket price ranges for upcoming matches:
* Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad (SRH vs RR): ₹2,750 – ₹30,000
* ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam (DC vs LSG): ₹2,200 – ₹5,000
* Stadium, Gujarat (GT vs PBKS): ₹499 – ₹20,000
* Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad (SRH vs LSG): ₹2,250 – ₹20,000
* Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, Mohali (PBKS vs RR): ₹1,750 – ₹12,500
* Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, Mohali (PBKS vs KKR): ₹1,750 – ₹12,500
In addition to District.in, you can also book tickets for matches featuring the Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai Indians, and Lucknow Super Giants on BookMyShow. The process is similar to the one outlined above. Tickets for the first match of IPL 2025, between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore, start at ₹3,500. Tickets for matches at the Wankhede Stadium start at ₹10,250, although cheaper options may become available in the coming days.
