THE INTERNATIONAL CRICKET Council Thursday announced the opening of ticket sales for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, pricing entry-level tickets at historic lows to drive accessibility for the pinnacle event.
Sales began at 18h45 IST, with prices starting at ₹100 at some venues in India and LKR1000 (approximately $3.26) in Sri Lanka.
The landmark 10th edition of the tournament will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, featuring matches across eight venues from 7 February to 8 March.
The tournament opener is between Pakistan and the Netherlands in Colombo, followed by a clash of the West Indies and Bangladesh in Kolkata, capped by a showdown between India and the USA in Mumbai.
The ICC has reduced one of the primary entry barriers for fans to experience the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup by making the tickets highly affordable in Phase I. With pricing starting from ₹100 in India and LKR1000 in Sri Lanka and more than 2 million tickets going on sale, the ICC aspires to democratize the in-stadia experience of ICC events.
With 20 teams competing, the tournament is set to deliver 55 matches, starting with group-stage encounters.
The Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad), MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai), Arun Jaitley Stadium (New Delhi), Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai), Eden Gardens (Kolkata), R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo), Singhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground (Colombo) and Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (Kandy) are set to welcome fans for a month of cricket.
