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Royal Challengers Bengaluru are bringing their IPL 2026 home show to Raipur for two crucial fixtures this month and the 12th Man Army now has a second home at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium.

If you are planning to be there for either game, here is everything you need to know about the ticket booking process, match day guidelines and how to avoid the fraudsters who inevitably surface whenever RCB tickets go on sale.

The Raipur IPL 2026 match schedule

RCB will play two home games in Raipur in May 2026, both starting at 7:30 PM IST with gates opening at 3:30 PM:

  • Match 54: RCB vs Mumbai Indians - Sunday May 10, 2026
  • Match 57: RCB vs Kolkata Knight Riders - Wednesday May 13, 2026

Tickets for the MI game go live on May 3 and tickets for the KKR game go live on May 4, so mark those dates in your calendar if you want any chance of securing seats.

Where and how to buy RCB home game tickets

RCB tickets for the Raipur games are available exclusively through the official RCB website and the official RCB app at shop.royalchallengers.com. There is no other authorised sales channel. If you see tickets being sold on third-party websites, social media platforms or through individuals claiming to have official access, those are unauthorised and potentially fraudulent.

RCB have been clear that strict legal and police action will be taken against anyone found selling tickets through unofficial channels. Given the IPL ticket scam that saw a Bengaluru techie lose INR 1.46 lakh earlier this season, the risks of going outside official channels are very real.

Understanding your M-ticket

Once you have completed your purchase your tickets will be issued as digital m-tickets which contain all the information you need for match day:

  • Entry gate number, inner gate, stand name, row and seat number
  • A QR code that will only become visible a few hours before the gates open on match day, so do not panic if you cannot see it immediately after purchase
  • Your ticket price breakdown including base price and GST components

The delayed visibility of the QR code is a deliberate security feature designed to prevent fraud and duplication, so plan your matchday arrival knowing the code will appear in the hours before the game rather than at the time of purchase.

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How to transfer tickets to a friend or family member

If you have purchased multiple tickets and want to send one to a friend or family member so they do not have to wait outside with you, RCB has a built-in transfer system that is straightforward to use:

  • Log in to shop.royalchallengers.com and go to My Tickets
  • Select the order and choose the seat or seats you want to transfer
  • Enter the recipient's mobile number, if they are already in the RCB system their details will auto-populate, otherwise fill them in manually
  • The ticket is sent to the recipient via WhatsApp

There are two critical rules to understand before transferring, each m-ticket can only be transferred once and cannot be forwarded further by the recipient. This is specifically designed to prevent black market reselling. Once you transfer a ticket you lose all access to it permanently, so make absolutely certain you are sending it to the right person before you confirm.

What you cannot bring into the stadium in Raipur

The list of prohibited items at the Raipur stadium is comprehensive and the security staff will enforce it strictly. Plan your matchday packing around these restrictions:

  • Alcohol in any form
  • Cameras, binoculars and selfie sticks
  • Lighters, matchboxes, firecrackers and any inflammable material
  • Knives, scissors, nail cutters and sharp objects
  • Backpacks, briefcases, helmets and umbrellas
  • Power banks, pen drives, laptops and tablets
  • Food items, bottles and thermos flasks
  • E-cigarettes, vapes, cigarettes and bidis
  • Airpods, headphones and non-functional electronic gadgets
  • Perfumes, gels, balloons, toys and toy guns
  • Gutka, supari and any suspicious-looking objects

Arrive early, cooperate with security staff and check your ticket carefully for your specific entry gate and stand information so you can navigate to your seat without confusion on what will be a busy matchday.