Tickets for the 2026 T20 World Cup went on sale on Thursday, with some locations offering tickets for as little as Rs 100 or LKR 1000 in phase 1. From February 7 to March 8, India and Sri Lanka will co-host the competition.
The 20-team competition is scheduled to take place in eight venues, and the ICC stated that tickets for the 10th edition of the T20 extravaganza will be sold on its platform.
India will host the World Cup in Ahmedabad, Chennai, New Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata, while Sri Lanka will have the games in Colombo and Kandy.
One of the three games on the first day of the competition will pit defending champions India against the USA.
The international governing body aims to make the competition the “most accessible and global ICC event ever,” according to ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta.
“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,” he said.
“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.
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.”
Ashley de Silva, CEO of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said, “We are extremely proud to co-host this prestigious event alongside India, and we eagerly look forward to welcoming fans from across the world to our stadiums.
“With Phase I of ticket sales now open, we encourage everyone to secure their seats early to ensure they don’t miss a single moment of the action,” he added.
