The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League is all set to kick off on Saturday, March 28 with ten top-class teams colliding for the coveted trophy. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has already announced the schedule for the first 20 matches, setting the stage for an exciting start to the tournament.   

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will start their title defence against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, which is also slated to be the tournament opener.

They will also take on Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Mumbai Indians, respectively, in their next three games. So far, the tickets for their home match against SRH have been released online.

How to get Royal Challengers Bengaluru 2026 tickets

The defending champions are releasing their home match tickets on their website and their app.

Step-by-step guide on how to get RCB tickets from website

• Visit the official booking website at shop.royalchallengers.com or use the RCB app.
• Select the RCB vs SRH match (or any other home fixture) once tickets go live.
• Pick your preferred seating category and the number of tickets you wish to book.
• If needed, reserve parking in advance, as spaces are limited at designated locations such as Garuda Mall, St Joseph's Indian High School, St Joseph's Boys High School, and Freedom Park.
• Proceed with the payment to receive your e-ticket.
• On match day, simply scan the QR code for entry and avail yourself of the free metro ride by scanning your ticket at metro gates near Cubbon Park or MG Road stations.

Pricing Ranges at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru 

• The Sun Pharma A Stand: INR 2300
• Confirmtkt H Upper, D Corporate, Puma B Stand, Boat C Stand, E Stand: INR 3300
• R Rahul Dravid Platinum Lounge : INR 4000
• Javagal Srinath Stand P1 Annexe: INR 6000
• BKT Tyres Executive Lounge, Sun Pharma Grand Terrace: INR 10000
• Syed Kirmani Stand P Corporate, Venkatesh Prasad Stand P4: INR 25000
• GR Vishwanath Stand P2: INR 42000

RCB Home fixtures announced for Phase 1

Date	Opponent	Time	Ticket Status
March 28	Sunrisers Hyderabad	7:30 PM IST	On Sale now
April 5	Chennai Super Kings	7:30 PM IST	TBA

Frequently Asked Questions Which online platforms will provide RCB's tickets for IPL 2026?

BookMyShow and District by Zomato will provide IPL 2026 tickets online. The tickets will also be available on the team’s official website. However, for RCB, tickets are available exclusively through their official website.

When will RCB play their opening game of the season?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on March 28.