The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a new partnership with BookMyShow, which is joining as the Official Ticketing Platform for the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.
The tournament gets underway from September 29 later this year with the warm-up games and will have a total of 58 matches held across 12 venues in India.
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The schedule for the presale of tickets is as follows:
- August 24, 6 PM onwards: Mastercard Presale — All non-India event matches excluding warm-up games
- August 29, 6 PM onwards: Mastercard Presale — All India matches excluding warm-up games
- September 14, 6 PM onwards: Mastercard Presale — Semi Finals and Final
The ticket sales for all other users have been scheduled as per the phases below:
- August 25, 8 PM onwards: Non-India Warm-Up matches and all non-India event matches
- August 30, from 8 PM onwards: India matches in Guwahati and Trivandrum
- August 31, 8 PM onwards: India matches in Chennai, New Delhi and Pune
- September 1, 8 PM onwards: India matches in Dharamsala, Lucknow and Mumbai
- September 2, 8 PM onwards: India matches in Bengaluru and Kolkata
- September 3, 8 PM onwards: India match in Ahmedabad
- September 15, 8 PM onwards: Semi Finals and Final
(All timings IST)
Hemang Amin, Interim CEO of the BCCI, said:
“As we approach the highly anticipated ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, a pinnacle event in this year’s international calendar, we are thrilled to unveil BookMyShow as the ticketing platform. 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.“
Chris Tetley, Head of Events at the ICC, added:
“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.“
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