The craze for IPL 2026 is at an all-time high, and so are the ticket prices. This season, the price range is broader than ever, catering to both budget fans and luxury seekers. While tickets at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens start at a relatively affordable ₹1,000 and go up to ₹8,500, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is taking the lead as the most expensive venue, with premium hospitality seats priced at a staggering ₹65,800.

In Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium, the initial batch of ‘early bird’ tickets priced at ₹499 sold out within minutes. Currently, the effective starting price for Mumbai Indians’ home games is ₹2,800, with top-tier stands costing up to ₹25,000. Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium offers a competitive range starting from ₹1,000 up to ₹25,000, while the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow has set its luxury lounge prices as high as ₹40,000.

Several factors, including increased GST and high demand for high-profile clashes like MI vs CSK or RCB vs KKR, have contributed to the price hike this year. Official ticketing partners like BookMyShow and Zomato District have opened bookings in phases. Fans are advised to secure their tickets early, as demand for weekend matches is expected to drive prices even higher in the secondary market. If you are planning to witness the cricketing extravaganza live, keep your apps updated and wallets ready for the fastest finger first challenge.