RCB IPL 2026 Tickets: How and Where to Buy Royal Challengers Bengaluru 1st Phase Home Match Tickets?

The defending champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), will play the curtain raiser against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 28 at this home venue, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The ground will host its first game for any competitive cricket after nearly eight months due to the stampede case in their IPL 2025 trophy celebration.

RCB, under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar, will stay back in Bengaluru for their second encounter against the five-time champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), on April 05 in the evening. They will later fly to the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati for their first away fixture of the event against the Rajasthan Royals on April 10.

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RCB’s fourth encounter, as per the schedule, will be against the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on April 12. Just like every season, the IPL 2026 ticket booking process will be the most searched topic among cricket fans in India. This detailed guide explains the booking process, including the booking platforms and tips to secure tickets successfully.

How to buy RCB’s tickets in IPL 2026?

Here are the steps for buying IPL 2026 tickets for Royal Challengers Bengaluru- 

• If one wants to attend the live RCB match at the M. Chinnaswamy ground, then they need to go to the BookMyShow platform or to the official IPL website.
• They need to choose the match they want to attend. For example, the opening game against SRH on March 28. Then they will choose the venue and the match date.
• In the next step, they will choose the stands. Four stands, including General Stands (INR 450-850), Standard Seats (INR 900-3000), Premium Seats (INR 4000-18000), and VIP Hospitality (INR 19000+), are available. These price ranges vary based on venue and match demand. For high-profile games and playoffs, the ticket prices will be higher.
• After choosing the desired stands, the fan will need to fill in their contact details for the ticket confirmation.
• In the final step, they will complete the payment by using any of UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
• After the successful payment, the fan will receive a digital ticket with a QR code via email or SMS. On the match date, they need to scan it at the stadium and enter the ground.