Here's how and when Indian cricket fans can buy tickets for their favourite matches.
After the schedule for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 was released, the first thing fans wanted to know was where could they get the tickets from. Now answering everyone's question, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has stated that BookMyShow will be the official ticketing partner for the tournament.
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Slated to commence on October 5, here's how fans can secure tickets for their preferred matches, including the opportunity to witness warm-up matches leading up to the main event.
The process of obtaining tickets for the eagerly awaited ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 will unfold systematically, featuring distinct phases of sales on specified dates.
Throughout this timeframe, a total of 58 matches will be contested, encompassing 10 preparatory matches as well. These enthralling games are distributed across 12 prominent venues spanning the nation.
Where and How to Buy Tickets:
To ensure a seamless and comprehensive ticketing journey for fans, the sale of tickets will unfold in a well-structured manner through multiple thoughtfully arranged stages. Commencing the process, a dedicated 24-hour period will be exclusively earmarked for ICC's esteemed commercial partner, Mastercard.
This strategic arrangement guarantees that fans have the chance to witness their cherished cricketing heroes in live action, directly from the stadium stands.
The schedule for the pre-sale of tickets for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is as follows:
August 24 from 6 PM IST onwards: Mastercard Pre-sale - All Non-India event matches excluding warm-up games
August 29 from 6 PM IST onwards: Mastercard Pre-sale - All India matches excluding warm-up games
September 14 from 6 PM IST onwards: Mastercard Pre-Sale – Semi-Finals and Final
The ticket sales for all other users have been segregated as per the phases below:
August 25 from 8 PM IST onwards: Non-India Warm-Up matches and all Non-India event matches
August 30 from 8 PM IST onwards: India matches at Guwahati and Trivandrum
August 31 from 8 PM IST onwards: India matches at Chennai, Delhi and Pune
September 1 from 8 PM IST onwards: India matches at Dharamsala, Lucknow and Mumbai
September 2 from 8 PM IST onwards: India matches at Bengaluru and Kolkata
September 3 from 8 PM IST onwards: India match at Ahmedabad
September 15 from 8 PM IST onwards: Semi-Finals and Final
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