Just two weeks later, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 will begin on March 28 as the defending champions of the competition, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), face the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. 

The Mumbai Indians (MI) will start the campaign against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) while the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with the Rajasthan Royals (RR). The craze for the fans of the shortest format will continue to grow after the end of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which India won under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav.

IPL 2026 Ticket Booking Date & Pre-Sale Info

The opening game’s craze for the opening game will be massive with the fans showing the enthusiasm to see their players back in action. The Chinnaswamy Stadium, which missed out on hosting the games for the T20 World Cup 2026, will return after nearly nine months, after being closed due to the stampede case for the celebration.

The tickets are anticipated to go live nearly three to four days before the beginning of the clash, as the fans can buy the tickets through the official platforms, like BookMyShow and the District Zomato App. The platforms will push the spectators to select their preferred seating categories and complete the online booking.

See Also: How to Book IPL 2026 Tickets on BookMyShow: Step-by-Step Guide & Price List

A new dedicated IPL 2026 section has gone live for the District Zomato App with a ‘Coming Soon’ tag. It indicates a significant portion of the online inventory.

Step-by-Step Guide to Book IPL 2026 Tickets on the District by Zomato App 

Here are a few steps for fans to follow to book the tickets for the IPL 2026 on the District by Zomato. 

Step 1: Download the District by Zomato App

Download the latest version of the District by Zomato app from the Google Play Store or the App Store on your smartphone.

Step 2: Open the App and Go to the IPL 2026 Sports Section

Open the app and locate the ‘Sports’ section on the home screen. This section features dedicated listings for IPL 2026 matches.

Step 3: Select the IPL 2026 Match You Want to Attend

Choose the specific IPL 2026 match you want to attend. For example, you can select the opening match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru.

Step 4: Choose Your Preferred Seats

Use the interactive stadium seating map to select seats based on your preferred category, such as Pavilion, Premium, or General stands.

Step 5: Select the Number of Tickets

Choose the number of tickets you want to purchase. Each user can book up to four tickets per match.

Step 6: Complete the Payment

Proceed to checkout and complete the payment using available options such as UPI, Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.

IPL 2026 Ticket Prices on District by Zomato app (Estimated)

The ticket prices for the IPL 2026 on the District by Zomato app will be based on the price of the stands. For the lower stands of A, C, D, and B, the tickets will cost around INR 2300 to INR 3500, while the upper stands have been priced at INR 3500-4000.

For the hospitality and terrace stands, the ticket prices will be INR 7500 to INR 10890. Subsequently, the Corporate and Premium Stands’ tickets will cost INR 24200 to INR 42350 (For M. Chinnaswamy Stadium).

Physical Ticket Collection & Home Delivery Rules

For the IPL 2026, the District by Zomato app will give the tickets with the QR code, which will be needed to scan before entering the stadium. Some of the venues may also adopt the digital QR codes for the M-tickets, as many need the physical tickets to be collected from the designated centers or delivered to the address of the respective fan.

The tickets are delivered around a week or two before the fixture. Even the ‘proactive communication’ or SMS with the tracking details will be sent when the tickets are dispatched to the delivery address, but the latter can’t be changed once the booking gets confirmed.

Essential Tips to Avoid Sold Out Error

There will be a few essential tips to avoid the sold-out errors for the IPL 2026 tickets-

• Enable the notifications for the District app to get alerted when the ‘Coming Soon’ status turns to live sale.
• Keep an eye on the pre-sale as the platforms will be handling high traffic.
• Tickets on District are often offered as M-tickets, which can be displayed directly on the phone at the venue.

In the second game of the IPL 2026, the Mumbai Indians, under Hardik Pandya's captaincy, will host the Kolkata Knight Riders on March 29 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.