ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023: BCCI announces BookMyShow as official ticketing platform

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced BookMyShow as the ticketing platform for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. The tournament, to be held in India, will start on October 5 and end on November 19.

The tournament will feature a total of 58 matches, including 10 warm-up fixtures, hosted across 12 venues in India.

"In line with ensuring a seamless and comprehensive ticketing experience for fans, the sales process for this iconic tournament will be introduced in a series of carefully managed phases. The initial phase entails an exclusive 24-hour window designated exclusively for ICC's commercial partner, Mastercard," said BCCI in a statement.

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The schedule for the pre-sale of tickets for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is as follows:

August 24 from 6 PM IST onwards: Mastercard Pre-sale - All Non-India event matches excluding warm-up games

August 29 from 6 PM IST onwards: Mastercard Pre-sale - All India matches excluding warm-up games

September 14 from 6 PM IST onwards: Mastercard Pre-Sale – Semi Finals and Final 

The ticket sales for all other users have been segregated as per the phases below:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BCCI CEO (Interim) Hemang Amin 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." 

ICC Head of Events, Chris Tetley said: "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.”