RCB Match Tickets: When & how to buy for IPL 2026 first phase

RCB will play the IPL 2026 opener on March 28 against SRH at Chinnaswamy Stadium.

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) is all set to start on March 28. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the first 20 matches so far due to the upcoming state elections in three states.

In the tournament opener, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will clash with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Rajat Patidar & Co. are the defending champions, who won their maiden title by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) last season. Hence, RCB will have the challenging task of defending their title.

They are scheduled to play five home games at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, while the remaining two will be played at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have retained core members of their squad for the upcoming edition. However, they also bought players like Venkatesh Iyer and Jacob Duffy during the mini-auction in December. They bought eight players in the auction.

BookMyShow and Zomato’s District app to provide match tickets for IPL 2026

The countdown for IPL 2026 has begun. There are only a few days left for the tournament. Hence, many cricket fans are excited to watch the match inside the stadium.

BookMyShow and Zomato’s District app are official ticketing partners for IPL 2026. The official sites of IPL teams will also provide match tickets to the fans.

The exact dates for ticket sales are yet to be announced by BCCI and these platforms. Once the tickets are out for sale, fans will be able to buy them through online and offline channels. Below is a complete step-by-step process to buy RCB match tickets for the first phase of IPL 2026.

Steps to buy RCB match tickets online for IPL 2026

• Visit BookMyShow (bookmyshow.com), the District app (by Zomato), or RCB’s official website.
• Use the date or team name to find the IPL 2026 match you want to watch at the stadium.
• Select your preferred seating category and choose specific seats using the stadium map.
• Add the tickets to your cart and proceed to checkout.
• Complete payment using options like credit card, debit card, UPI, net banking, or digital wallet.
• The ticket will be sent to your registered email address or mobile number.

Steps to buy RCB match tickets offline for IPL 2026

• Visit the nearest authorised ticket counter at the stadium or a designated retail outlet. These locations are generally announced on the team’s official website.
• Check availability for the preferred match and seating category at the counter.
• Carry a valid photo ID like an Aadhaar card, PAN card, or passport to the counter.
• Choose your seats and confirm your selection with the ticketing staff.
• Complete your payment by cash, card, or digital wallet.
• Collect your ticket on the spot from the staff after the transaction is complete.

The cost of IPL 2026 match tickets starts at INR 1000 onwards, but varies from venue to venue. The cost can increase according to the stands.

RCB’s first phase schedule for IPL 2026

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