As the IPL 2026 season reaches its final stage, the battle for the playoffs has become more exciting. In this background, there are huge expectations among the fans about the crucial match to be held between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). But to cash in on this interest, the SRH management has hiked ticket prices. It is reported that the ticket prices have been increased by 50% to 110% for this match to be held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Fans are expressing their dissatisfaction on social media.
Ticket bookings for this match started on May 15 at 5 PM on the Zomato District app. The waiting list reaching 2.60 lakh soon after the bookings started shows the craze for the match. The tickets, which were ranging from Rs.950 to Rs.30,000, have now increased from Rs.2,000 to Rs.45,000. Especially, the increase in South First Terrace ticket price from Rs.1500 to Rs.3000 shocked the fans.
Also, tickets for upper tier stands, which were earlier Rs.900, have now been increased to Rs.2000. That is an increase of almost 110%. Corporate box tickets have increased from Rs.30,000 to Rs.45,000.
The new ticket prices are as follows:
* Rs.950 → Rs.2000
* Rs.1500 → Rs.3000
* Rs.1910 → Rs.3500
* Rs.2500 → Rs.4500
* Rs.4500 → Rs.6000
* Rs.7000 → Rs.10000
* Rs.23000 → Rs.30000
* Rs.30000 → Rs.45000
Fans are expressing their displeasure on social media platforms over this huge price hike. It is being criticized that it is becoming difficult for ordinary fans to watch the match.
