The countdown to the grand opening of the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) new season has begun. With defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) set to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 28, the demand for RCB vs SRH tickets has reached a boiling point.
For the 2026 season, the ticketing options are split across three major digital hubs. To avoid scams and black-market tickets, fans are adviced to use the following authorised channels:
District App (Zomato): The IPL 2026 section is already live with a “Coming Soon” tag. However, RCB tickets won’t go there.
BookMyShow: Already active with “Pre-Sale Registrations” for several teams. Sign up now to receive an instant push notification but that is not the platform where the match tickets will be available.
RCB Official Website (rcb.in): Often hosts direct “Member-Only” links that bypass the heavy traffic on common ticketing apps. RCB has confirmed that it will be the only platform along with the RCB app where tickets will be available.
The Chinnaswamy Factor- Limited seats
Ticketing for this specific match is more competitive than usual due to two critical factors:
Restricted Capacity: Following the safety audit by the Karnataka government’s expert committee on March 13, the stadium is currently capped at 35,000 seats.
The Home Surge: As the 2025 champions, the demand for RCB’s first home game is nearly triple that of previous years.
Expert tip for fans
Keep the RCB app installed and preferred payment option ready to minimise transaction time.