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IPL 2026 tickets booking: How to book playoff tickets online, qualifier and final match prices, official website and stadium-wise seating categories
ET Online | May 26, 2026 3:57 AM CST

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How to Book IPL 2026 ticket: IPL 2026 playoff and final tickets are now exclusively available through authorized platforms like District by Zomato and BookMyShow. Fans can secure their seats for Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the final online, with prices varying by seating category and stadium. All tickets are non-cancellable and non-refundable.

IPL 2026 playoff ticket booking and prices
With the IPL 2026 league stage concluded, official ticket sales for the playoffs and final have shifted entirely to knockout fixtures through authorised platforms. Fans can book tickets for Qualifier 1, the Eliminator, Qualifier 2 and the final online via District by Zomato and BookMyShow.

IPL 2026 Ticket Booking Platforms and Availability

Official tickets for the remaining IPL 2026 playoff matches and the final are available through District by Zomato, which is handling bookings for all four knockout matches. The fixtures, venues and booking details are as follows:

Match

Date and Time

Venue

Official Booking Platform

Qualifier 1: RCB vs GT

26 May 2026, 7:30 PM

HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala

District by Zomato

Eliminator: SRH vs RR

27 May 2026, 7:30 PM

New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh

District by Zomato

Qualifier 2: TBD vs TBD

29 May 2026, 7:30 PM

New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh

District by Zomato

Final: TBD vs TBD

31 May 2026, 7:30 PM

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

District by Zomato


Tickets for the SRH vs RR Eliminator match will be available through the District by Zomato app and website.

How to Book IPL 2026 Playoff Tickets Online

Fans can complete the booking process online through the District by Zomato platform or BookMyShow by following these steps:

  • Open the District by Zomato app or website, or access BookMyShow.
  • Search for “IPL 2026” and select the preferred playoff fixture.
  • Use the interactive stadium layout to choose a seating category and stand.
  • Select the number of seats required.
  • Enter mobile and email details before making payment through UPI, net banking or cards.
Customers are given 10 minutes to complete the booking once tickets are added to the cart. Up to four tickets can generally be purchased per transaction, while bulk booking requests can be made through bulkbooking@district.in. In some cases, customers may purchase a maximum of 10 tickets.

Digital tickets will only be available in the profile section of the District app and cannot be downloaded. Screenshots or saved images of tickets will not be accepted at entry gates.

IPL 2026 Ticket Prices for Qualifier and Final Matches

Ticket prices for the IPL 2026 playoffs and final vary according to seating category, proximity to the boundary rope and hospitality access. Premium sections offering air-conditioned lounges, food services and corporate facilities are priced significantly higher than general seating categories.

Online ticket prices for the SRH vs RR Eliminator currently range from ₹2,500 to ₹25,000 depending on stand location and availability.

Seating Category

General Price Range (₹)

View Quality and Inclusions

Typical Stand Examples

General / Upper Stands

₹500 – ₹1,500

High and steep viewing angles located furthest from the pitch

Block J Upper (Ahmedabad), West Stand 3rd Floor (Delhi)

Mid-Tier / Lower Stands

₹1,500 – ₹4,500

Ground-level or mid-level seating with clearer boundary views

Jio Block L, North West 3rd Floor (Delhi)

Premium Stands

₹4,000 – ₹15,000

Lower-tier seating behind the bowler’s arm or square of the wicket

Astral Pipes Stand, North East 1st Floor Premium

VIP / Hospitality Suites

₹10,000 – ₹65,000+

Air-conditioned lounges, luxury seating, buffet dining and premium views

Presidential Suites, Corporate Boxes


Fans have been advised to check the District platform regularly for updated pricing and seat availability.

IPL 2026 Stadium-wise Seating Categories

For the ongoing knockout matches, stadium seating blocks have been divided according to layouts prepared by the respective host cricket associations.

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad — Host of the IPL 2026 Final
The Narendra Modi Stadium, the world’s largest cricket venue, features a two-tier seating layout for the final.

General admission tickets starting from ₹1,000 are available in the upper tiers of Block J and Block K. Mid-tier and premium sections ranging from ₹1,500 to ₹8,000 include Jio Block L, BKT Tyres Blocks Q and R, along with Torrent Group Blocks M, N and P positioned for straight-on views of the pitch.

VIP hospitality categories priced from ₹10,000 onwards include the South Premium Stand located behind the team dugouts, the Torrent President Gallery and Birla Estates Presidential Suites.

HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala — Host of Qualifier 1

The HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala offers standard open-air grandstands for general and mid-tier ticket holders, with views overlooking the surrounding mountain landscape.

Premium and VIP categories include Pavilion Terrace and Club Lounge sections positioned along the long-on and long-off regions of the ground.

New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh — Host of Eliminator and Qualifier 2

The New International Cricket Stadium, also known as the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, is located in Mullanpur near Mohali and has a seating capacity of 38,000. The venue has served as the home ground of Punjab Kings since 2024.

Upper-tier North and South stands have been designated as general admission sections located furthest from the square boundaries.

Premium and VIP seating includes lower Level 1 blocks positioned close to the pitch, along with newly developed corporate hospitality boxes for knockout fixtures.

IPL 2026 Final Tickets Sale Date Latest Updates

Ticket sales for the IPL 2026 final are currently live through District by Zomato. Fans are advised to complete bookings early due to limited availability for the tournament’s concluding matches.

Entry gates are expected to open around three hours before the scheduled start of matches. Ticket holders must present valid digital tickets from the District app for entry into the stadium.

Children aged two years and above must have a valid ticket for entry, while children below two years can enter without a ticket but will not receive a separate seat. Minors below 18 years must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder.

IPL 2026: Ticket cancellation policy

Tickets are non-cancellable and non-refundable once purchased. Refunds will only be processed if a match is abandoned without a single ball being bowled. Failed or incomplete transactions will automatically be refunded to the original payment method within seven working days.


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