Cricket fever will grip Bengaluru as the opening match of the 2026 Indian Premier League will be played March 28 at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. But a big game will be between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) where the fans could not stop going mad.
Due to the very high demand in the category, RCB has issued an important advice regarding ticket bookings, warning fans against fraud and unauthorized sellers.
Where Can I Book RCB vs SRH tickets?
RCB notes that all home match day tickets (including opening of the season) will be sold at the RCB Website and platform shop.royalchallengers.com or mobile application.
The franchise is also warning any person selling RCB match tickets outside those official channels will legally be sanctioned as fraud. Not only would it have to keep fans in check but also have to be very careful when a person wants to sell tickets, when they're not valid it will not be profitable to get entry to anything.
When will tickets go on sale?
While this date has still not to be announced, RCB is confident bookings will open soon. Given the magnitude of the starting match (and the fans’ interest in tickets we will see through these first matches they should be kept updated with latest events through our website and app regularly.
Expected ticket price in IPL 2026
The price of tickets for the match between RCB vs SRH is not an official pricing that has been publicly announced at our moment but according to the previous seasons ticket prices will differ for different categories of seating.
Budget-friendly stands will be made available for sale at lower prices so that the match will be more accessible beyond a small audience. There is going to be premium seating such as VIP boxes and corporate hospitality packages for most parties to have an even bigger seat for comfort if you think it is high end business on a higher end/better quality venue.
When ticket sales start, final prices will be displayed on the official booking platform.
How to Book tickets? Step-by-Step Guide
If you will need tickets to go on the official platform:
- Take a look at shop.royalchallengers.com and open the RCB app
- if you choose the RCB vs. SRH match of when all bookings do exist.
- Choose your choice of seating category and number of tickets.
- If possible, add car parking (smaller number of spaces available at Garuda Mall, St. Joseph’s Indian High School, St. Joseph’s Boys High School and Freedom Park).
- Final payment completion and QR code to purchase e-ticket.
Free metro travel on match day
In a huge relief for fans, match ticket holders can use metro tickets on match day that are free to travel free. With the QR code on the match ticket as part of the metro app you scan in metro stations, the fans can take free travel and reduce traffic congestion as well as make transport easier while in transit for metro trains.
In a sense this will help improve the average match-day experience such as the heavy traffic in the stadium of IPL venues for all sides.
Final Note
The IPL 2026 is on its way and fans need to stay alert and only look at official information about tickets and what happens on line for them for the upcoming season. The RCB vs SRH clash is certain to be a good start to the season and getting guaranteed tickets means the same.
