The Indian Premier League (IPL), is one of the most popular sporting leagues globally. The Cricketing League will attract millions of people around the world, and the league consists of talented players from all parts of the world, including India. This year’s IPL is also special because, after two years, fans will be able to witness the electrifying matches in the stadium. This is why cricket fans from across the country and around the world are eager to book their tickets to watch their favourite teams in action.
If you are a cricket enthusiast and planning to attend any of the IPL 2023 matches, you’re in for the experience of a lifetime. However, getting your hands on IPL tickets can be a challenging task, especially with the high demand for tickets and the limited number of seats available. In this article, we will take you through how one can book IPL tickets online for the upcoming IPL season. With 10 teams now being part of the IPL, the tickets are being sold on different platforms depending on the partnership. The tournament will be held for eight weeks, and there will be a total of 70 matches played across multiple stadiums.
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Booking IPL tickets requires planning, patience, and a bit of luck. So, make sure you shortlist the date you want to attend the IPL match before by checking the schedule. With that set, now let’s take a look at the teams, ticketing partners, pricing and how to book the tickets.
IPL Teams and Their Ticketing Partners
| IPL Team | Ticketing Partner |
| Chennai Super Kings | Paytm Insider |
| Delhi Capitals | DC website and PayTM Insider |
| Gujarat Titans | PayTM Insider |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | BookMyShow |
| Lucknow Super Giants | PayTM Insider |
| Mumbai Indians | BookMyShow |
| Punjab Kings | PayTM Insider |
| Rajasthan Royals | BookMyShow |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | RCB website |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | PayTM Insider |
Starting off with the first team, Chennai Super Kings. Team CSK has chosen PayTM Insider as their official ticketing partner. Moreover, one can also head to https://www.chennaisuperkings.com and signup to get exclusive access to the ticket.
Further, if you are a fan of Delhi Capitals, the tickets are now live on the official website as well as on PayTM Insider. Teams like Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants, Punjab Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad have partnered with Paytm Insider. On the BookMyShow platform, cricket fans can book tickets for Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, and Rajasthan Royals team home match tickets. Lastly, Royal Challengers Bangalore team fans can book tickets for their home matches on RCB’s official website.
IPL Teams Ticket Price
As far as the pricing goes, the pricing starts as low as Rs 499 in some venues and some start over Rs 2,000. Gujarat Titans home games have the cheapest ticket option, followed by SRH. As for others, MI and RCB have the costliest base price tickets. Check out the below table to find out the starting price of tickets for all 10 team’s home matches.
| IPL Team | Starting Price |
| Chennai Super Kings | Rs 1,200 |
| Delhi Capitals | Rs 1,250 |
| Gujarat Titans | Rs 400 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs 750 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Rs 499 |
| Mumbai Indians | Rs 2,500/Rs 3,500 |
| Punjab Kings | Rs 950 |
| Rajasthan Royals | Rs 800 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | Rs 2,118 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rs 499 |
Apart from these base tickets, all stadiums also have other tickets which are premium and also offer hospitality which includes food and beverages. In addition to all these, the Mumbai Indians team is offering season passes starting at Rs 20,000. With this pass, you can head to six matches (vs CSK, PBKS, RR, RCB, GT, and SRH).
More details of tickets, along with terms and conditions, will be shown during the booking on all platforms.
IPL Ticket Price Stadium Wise
| Stadium | Ticket Price Range |
| M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
Rs 2,000 to Rs 20,000
|
| Ekana Sports City, Lucknow | Rs 349 to Rs 11,000 |
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Rs 900 to Rs 37,000 |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Rs 800 to Rs 19,000 |
| MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
Rs 1,200 to Rs 10,000
|
| Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | Rs 600 to Rs 17,000 |
| Barsapara Stadium |
Rs 5000 to Rs 10,000
|
| Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium | Rs 500 to Rs 20,000 |
| IS Bindra Stadium | Rs 900 to Rs 30,000 |
| Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Rs 500 to Rs 18,000 |
| Narendra Modi Stadium | Rs 400 to Rs 18,000 |
How to Book IPL tickets via BookMyShow
- Open the BookMyShow app or visit their website
- Search for the IPL team (MI/KKR/RR) followed by IPL 2023 (Eg: MI 2023)
- Select the team from the list
- Scroll down and select the match top which you are interested in booking the ticket
- Tap on Book and select the number of seats
- Now, select the stand from which you want to catch the live action in the stadium.
- Once you have selected the stand, tap on the book to proceed
- On the next page, select your home address and click on proceed to pay. (If delivery is not available, you will have to pickup the ticket from the box office, instructions to which will be provided on the screen)
- Now, tap on proceed to pay (Booking fee + GST will be added here)
- Complete the payment by choosing any of the payment options and your ticket booking confirmation and further instruction will be sent to you via SMS/email.
How to Book IPL Tickets via Paytm Insider
- Open PayTM Insider app/website
- Search for IPL 2023
- Select your team from the list (DC/GT/PK/LSG/SRH)
- Select “Buy Now”
- Tap on the drop-down and select your preferred stand
- Tap on that particular stand and select your seat in the stand you have selected
- Select the “Add to cart” button
- Check the order summary and tap on Continue ((Booking fee + GST will be added here)
- Select Pay option
- Complete the payment by choosing any of the payment options and your ticket booking confirmation and further instruction will be sent to you via SMS/email.
How to Book IPL Tickets via the Team’s Website
Customers can also visit the team website to check out the availability of the tickets. For example, RCB currently sells all its IPL match tickets from its official platform only. Here’s how you can buy it:
- Open the RCB official website on your smartphone or laptop.
- Select the Tickets option on the website. Else, you can simply click here.
- Now, select the match and then select the seat you want to select.
- Click on Proceed and make the payment in order to book the seat for the upcoming IPL match.
How to Book IPL Ticket Offline
Apart from selling tickets online, most teams (stadiums) also sell tickets offline, which will be much cheaper than online prices. These tickets can usually be purchased at the box office in the respective stadiums.
IPL Ticket Booking Offers
Here are some interesting offers on IPL ticket booking that need you check to get the maximum discounts.
Tata Neu HDFC Bank Credit Card offer on BookMyShow
If you are using the BookMyShow application to book a ticket for any IPL match, you can get good discounts using this offer. Tata Neu HDFC Bank credit card users will get up to Rs 1,000 off on IPL match tickets. The offer is valid until May 28, 2023, and users can avail of this offer two times per card. Here’s how you can get this offer:
- Go to the BookMyShow application and select the ticket you want to buy.
- Proceed to the payment page and confirm the details like email ID and mobile number.
- Now click on ‘Unlock Offer or Apply Promocodes’. There you need to click on the tab that shows credit/debit/net banking.
- Click on the ‘Select Offer’ and then choose ‘Tata Neu RuPay T20 Match Offer’ from the list.
- Enter your Tata Neu HDFC Bank credit card details and proceed to pay for the tickets.
With this, you will get up to Rs 1,000 off on booking any IPL match ticket.
Paytm Insider Offer for Gujarat Titans Ticket Booking
Paytm Insider has announced a good offer for Gujarat Titans fans. As per the company, one can get up to Rs 500 cashback on the purchase of Gujarat Titans match tickets. The company has revealed that the first 10,000 customers transacting via Paytm UPI will receive Cashback through a scratch card or directly in their wallet within 5 to 7 working days. The offer is valid only is you use Paytm UPI while making the payment.
The offer is applicable for match tickets via the Titans FAM app, gujarattitansipl.com, Paytm Insider apps, and insider.in and Paytm apps. It is valid from March 10, 2023, and is available for limited customers only. Moreover, the offer can be availed once per user during the campaign.
Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL Ticket Offer
Sunrisers Hyderabad is also giving some good offers on the booking of IPL tickets. The brand has confirmed that it will provide free fan jerseys to those who book the tickets for SRH’s upcoming matches. As per the company, customers can get one free jersey on two tickets. Moreover, if they book for corporate boxes, and more, then one can get one free jersey with one ticket. The offer is currently valid till April 14, 2023, and till the stock lasts.
To conclude, booking the tickets for IPL 2023 can be seamless once you decide the match/matches that you want to head to, as the booking for the same can be done seamlessly online. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can successfully book tickets and ensure they don’t miss out on the action-packed cricket.
Early Access Sale for Rupay Card Holders Begin
For those interested in watching the Playoff of IPL 2023 on the ground, this offer is meant for you. RuPay is offering a special offer under which one can easily book IPL playoff tickets before anyone else. The exclusive ticket booking offer is valid from May 18th and is available for 24 hours before anyone else. In order to book it, users need to go Paytm Insider website and select the match they want to watch. The booking for RuPay cardholders is available for Qualifier 1 and Eliminator rounds.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What should I do if I encounter an error while booking IPL 2023 tickets?
One can refresh the page and try again to book the ticket. If the payment has already been debited from the account, one can contact the customer care number of the booking platform to get the refund. However, usually, the refunds are automatically credited to the account within 3 to 5 business days.
2. Are IPL 2023 tickets refundable?
No, IPL tickets are usually non-refundable. However, in some cases, when the match is cancelled, one will get a refund of the ticket (excluding the booking charges).
