How to book tickets for Jammu & Kashmir vs Rest of India Irani Cup 2026? Know prices and booking details

The Jammu & Kashmir vs Rest of India Irani Cup 2026 match is set to take place from October 1 to 5 at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar. Jammu & Kashmir will face the Rest of India after winning their maiden Ranji Trophy title in the 2025-26 season. The Rest of India team will be led by Rishabh Pant, with Sarfaraz Khan named vice-captain.

For fans looking to watch the historic Irani Cup match at the stadium, the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) has announced free entry passes. The passes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and will be subject to availability. Since the stadium has limited seating capacity, spectators are advised to check the official pass distribution details before heading to the venue.

In this article, we will share complete details about how to book passes for the Jammu & Kashmir vs Rest of India Irani Cup 2026 match, including the ticket price, pass booking process, availability, venue and match timings. 

The five-day contest will begin at 9:30 AM IST on each day, giving fans an opportunity to watch this important domestic cricket fixture live at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium.

J&K vs Rest of India Irani Cup 2026: No ticket price as JKCA announces free passes for Srinagar match

The Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) has announced that there will be no ticket price for the Jammu & Kashmir vs Rest of India Irani Cup 2026 match. General spectators can watch the match at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar by obtaining free entry passes from the JKCA.

The Irani Cup match is scheduled to be played from October 1 to 5, 2026. As the stadium has a restricted seating capacity, entry will be regulated and only spectators with valid passes will be allowed to enter the venue. The free passes will be available subject to the permitted seating capacity.

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According to the JKCA, general public passes will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and will be issued free of cost. Fans who want to attend the J&K vs Rest of India Irani Cup match are advised to collect their passes early, as the number of passes will be limited based on the stadium's available seating capacity.

How to get free passes: Collection dates, Gate D kiosk and entry rules at Sher-i-Kashmir stadium

According to the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), free passes for the general public will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability and the stadium’s permitted seating capacity.

A Pass Distribution Kiosk will be set up near the CRPF Gate (Gate D) to issue daily passes to spectators. For the opening day on October 1, passes will be distributed on September 30 between 1 PM and 4 PM.

For the remaining days, passes for the next day’s play will be issued at the end of each day’s play from the same kiosk near Gate D, subject to availability.

Is an Aadhaar Card required?

Yes. JKCA has stated that every person collecting a pass must carry an Aadhaar Card for identification and pass issuance. The passes will also be non-transferable.

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Which gate should spectators use?

Entry will depend on the colour and category of the pass issued to each spectator:

• Red Pass: Reserved — Gate A (Main Gate)
• Yellow Pass: School children — Gate B (opposite State Guest House)
• Green Pass: General public — Gate C (Amar Singh Club Entry)
• Blue Pass: General public — Gate D (CRPF Gate)

Spectators must enter the stadium only through the gate assigned to the colour and category of their pass.

Can't get a pass? Irani Cup 2026 live streaming, match timings and what to expect

Fans who cannot get a pass can still follow the Irani Cup 2026 action through available live-streaming and match coverage options. For those planning to attend the opening day on October 1, passes can be collected on September 30 between 1 PM and 4 PM from the kiosk near Gate D, also known as the CRPF Gate. Fans must carry their Aadhaar Card or another valid identification document for the pass collection process.

For the remaining days, passes for the next day's play will be distributed after the completion of each day's match from the same kiosk near Gate D. However, passes will be issued only if they are available. It is also important to remember that having a pass does not guarantee entry. Entry will depend on security checks, venue rules and the authorised seating capacity. Once the permitted capacity is reached, entry may be stopped even for spectators holding valid passes.

The JKCA has also listed several items that are not allowed inside Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, including food, water bottles, flags, banners, firearms, knives and cameras. Spectators are advised not to carry unnecessary bags or other restricted items, as security checks and frisking will be carried out at the entry gates. Parking will also be restricted to vehicles with valid parking passes. The Irani Cup 2026 between Jammu & Kashmir and Rest of India will be played from October 1 to 5 at the SK Stadium in Srinagar, with free general public passes available on a first-come, first-served basis.