How to buy tickets for India vs Hong Kong AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match?
India will face Hong Kong at Kochi on March 31st!
The Indian National Football Team will face the Hong Kong National Football Team on the 31st of March 2026, as a part of their final round of the Group C fixtures of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers.
The match is scheduled to take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi and will kick off at 7:00 PM IST.
The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, after massive renovation works, now stands as one of the finest football stadiums in India.
With a modern playing surface, world-class infrastructure, and upgraded facilities, the stadium is fully equipped to attract and host major international and national football events
This will mark the first time in 10 years that Kochi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium will host the Blue Tigers. In March 2016, India faced Turkmenistan in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at the same venue. That was also the last time the Indian senior men’s team played in Kerala.
On the 31st, all roads will lead to the JLN Stadium, and it will be no surprise if the stadium is jam-packed with fans, but this time, instead of a yellow sea, the stadium will turn Blue.
With the tickets for the match out for sale, and the footballing frenzy slowly beginning to sweep Kerala, here is how fans can purchase the tickets for the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match between India and Hong Kong.
Where to buy tickets for India vs Hong Kong match?
The tickets for the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match between India and Hong Kong have been released. Fans can now witness the return of the national team to Kochi by purchasing the tickets via the TicketGenie app.
The pricing starts from ₹149 for the gallery seats and ranges up to ₹499 for the VIP tickets. Here are the prices of the different stands.
- North and South Gallery – ₹149
- East and West Gallery – ₹199
- Block B1 (including Away Stand), B2, B3, D1, D2, D3 – ₹249
- Block A, E, C1, C3 – ₹299
- VIP – ₹499
Tickets for Block C2 and the Owners’ Box have not been released. The tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST, and the gates will open at 5:00 PM IST, two hours before the scheduled kick-off time.
The Blue Tigers eye to end the campaign on a positive note
India, who are out of the reckoning for a place in the AFC Asian Cup 2027, will aim to end their qualifying campaign with a win.
Despite it being a dead rubber in the context of the qualifiers, as Hong Kong have also been eliminated, the match still carries significance with FIFA ranking points on offer.
Following a 1-0 loss in their reverse fixture, back in June 2025, the Blue Tigers will be looking forward to delivering a commanding victory at Kochi and providing the fans with a moment of joy, which they have missed for a decade long.
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Niranjan R Prabhu is an Economics student from Kochi with an enduring passion for Indian football, especially as a devoted Kerala Blasters FC fan — a club he considers part of his life. Beyond the game, he writes on culture, Indian economic development, and sustainability, always eager to explore ideas in depth. His days are a balancing act between college, writing, and travel.