CWC 2023 Tickets Booking: BCCI Announces Ticketing Platform For ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023

CWC 2023 Tickets Booking: The global cricket tournament will witness a total of 58 matches which includes the 10 warm-up fixtures.

The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup trophy can be seen in front of the Melbourne skyline during an ICC World Cup Media Opportunity at Newquay Promenade, Docklands on July 17, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. ( Image Source :Getty Images )

Ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the Ticketing platform of the marquee event. Notably, while the first match of the quadrinnial event will be played on October 5 between the finalists of the 2019 edition- England and New Zealand, the official warm-up matches will commence from September 29 itself. The final of the competition is scheduled on November 19.

The global cricket tournament will witness a total of 58 matches which includes the 10 warm-up fixtures. The matches will be played across 12 venues across India. Notably, this is the first time that the entire World Cup is being hosted by India as a solo host. Hence, with an aim of provising seamless and comprehensive ticketing experience for fans, the sale of the tickets for World Cup matches are set to be introduced in a phased manner on BookMyShow which has been announced as the official partner.

Ticket sales have been segregated as per the phases below:

25th August from 8 PM IST onwards: Non-India Warm-Up matches and all Non-India event matches

30th August from 8 PM IST onwards: India matches at Guwahati and Trivandrum

31st August from 8 PM IST onwards: India matches at Chennai, Delhi and Pune

1st September from 8 PM IST onwards: India matches at Dharamsala, Lucknow and Mumbai

2nd September from 8 PM IST onwards: India matches at Bengaluru and Kolkata

3rd September from 8 PM IST onwards: India match at Ahmedabad

15th September from 8 PM IST onwards: Semi-Finals and Final

"The commencement of online ticket sales marks a pivotal moment in the lead-up to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. With unwavering confidence, we anticipate a seamless ticketing experience, aimed at offering fans unobstructed access to the thrilling on-field encounters. Our commitment extends to deploying efficient access control mechanisms and comprehensive support, ensuring every enthusiast has the chance to revel in the live-action spectacle from the stadium stands," BCCI CEO Hemang Amin said as per an official release.

"The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is set to captivate cricket enthusiasts worldwide, drawing in fans from all corners of the globe. We are delighted that tickets are going on sale and can be purchased through the official ticketing site. With prices that cater to everyone, we encourage fans to get their tickets and be a part of the biggest Cricket World Cup ever," ICC Head of Events, Chris Tetley said.