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How to Buy Cricket Tickets

Acquiring cricket tickets for international matches is not necessarily straightforward, depending on the attractiveness of the fixture.

You may be able to buy walk-up tickets for a one-day game between two of the lower placed teams in the ICC international rankings, but once the major teams are involved you will need to buy in advance.

Online ticket sales are available via the The National Cricket Associations like the ECB or ACB, who provide links to the ticket offices of the hosting cricket grounds or ticket agents. The ECB web page for cricket fans shows how this system works. Alternatively, you can apply directly to the ticket office at the ground itself.

For matches that are likely to be oversubscribed, you may have to apply for tickets several months ahead, and even then your success may depend on whether you are a regular supporter who has either registered with them or has bought tickets from them previously. Alternatively, your application may be entered into a ballot, after which the remaining seats are sold on a first-come-first- served basis.

You can also try cricket fan web sites like barmyarmy.com or where fans will often sell cricket tickets to other fans at face value. Or, try a specialist agency like ticketmaster, or even a complete hospitality package including travel and hotel from a travel company like lastminute.com. For more desperate times, web sites like soldouttickets.com will be able to find tickets for a match that is likely to be sold out, but at a high price.

The next major international event is the controversial Indian Premier League tournament, in spring 2008. Overseas travellers will need to consider if a travel package is the best option, to get most enjoyment from this event.

Don’t be tempted to buy from the ticket touts outside the gates of the cricket ground – you will pay a high price for a ticket that may not be the genuine article.

Don't forget to wave to the camera! Of course, buying cricket tickets well ahead is great for anticipation by junior and senior fans alike. Always take a cap and lots of sun cream. And when you get to the ground, don’t forget a to buy souvenir programme and enough “4” and “6” cards for you all to wave when a boundary is scored. And, if the game is televised, don’t forget to wave to the cameras!

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