RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced ticket prices for the first Test match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The match will take place at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from November 9 to 13, 2026.
Tickets will go on sale on Friday, November 6, at 2 p.m. Cricket fans can purchase tickets from designated TCS Express Centers in Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
The board has introduced affordable ticket prices to encourage more spectators to attend the five-day Test match.
PCB Sets Ticket Prices Starting From Rs. 200
The PCB has fixed ticket prices at Rs. 200 per person per day for several seating categories.
These include General, First-Class, Premium, and VIP enclosures.
Fans seeking additional facilities can purchase tickets for the Gallery and Platinum Box.
The Gallery tickets will cost Rs. 800 per person per day. Meanwhile, Platinum Box tickets will be available for Rs. 8,000 per person per day.
Ticket prices will remain unchanged throughout the five days of the opening Test.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka First Test Ticket Prices
| Seating Category | Ticket Price Per Day |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 200 |
| First-Class | Rs. 200 |
| Premium | Rs. 200 |
| VIP | Rs. 200 |
| PCB Gallery | Rs. 800 |
| Platinum Box | Rs. 8,000 |
Seating Enclosures at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Several seating enclosures at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium are named after prominent Pakistani cricketers.
The General category includes the Miran Bakhsh and Sohail Tanvir enclosures.
The First-Class category includes the Shoaib Akhtar and Yasir Arafat enclosures.
Meanwhile, the Azhar Mahmood and Javed Miandad enclosures are included in the Premium category.
The VIP category features the Imran Khan and Javed Akhtar enclosures.
All four categories will offer tickets at the same daily price of Rs. 200.
Where Can Fans Buy Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test Tickets?
Cricket fans can purchase physical tickets from selected locations in Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
The designated ticket-selling locations include:
- Rawalpindi: TCS Express Center, 11 Kashmir Road, Saddar.
- Rawalpindi: Box Office, Aviation Ground, Rawal Road.
- Islamabad: Plot No. 394-A, Potohar Road, near Police Station, Sector I-9/3.
- Rawalpindi: TCS Regional Office, near Fazaia Colony, Link Road, Khanna.
Ticket sales are scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. on November 6.
Second Test Scheduled in Lahore
The second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will take place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
The match is scheduled from November 17 to 21, 2026.
According to the PCB, ticket sale details for the Lahore Test will be announced separately.
Both matches are part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle.
The series will also mark Sri Lanka’s first Test tour of Pakistan since 2019.
During that series, Pakistan secured a 1-0 victory under the leadership of Azhar Ali.
The opening Test in Rawalpindi ended in a draw. Pakistan later won the second Test in Karachi.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test Cricket Record
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have played 59 Test matches against each other.
Pakistan have won 23 matches, while Sri Lanka have recorded 17 victories.
The remaining 19 Test matches ended in draws.
The upcoming series will provide both teams with another opportunity to improve their World Test Championship standings.
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With tickets starting at Rs. 200, cricket fans will have an affordable opportunity to watch international Test cricket in Rawalpindi.
