How to Buy Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20 Tickets 2026, With Dates and Venues
Pakistan play Sri Lanka in three T20Is at Rawalpindi on 9, 11 and 13 October 2026. When tickets go on sale, last prices, and how to avoid fake sellers.
Pakistan play Sri Lanka in three T20Is at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 9, 11 and 13 October 2026. Tickets are not on sale yet. PCB has not announced a sale date, prices or a start time for these matches.
When the sale opens, the place to buy online has been pcb.tcs.com.pk, PCB's ticket site run with TCS. That is where PCB sent fans for both of its Rawalpindi series in November 2025.
We read the Pakistan Cricket Board's fixtures release and its latest media releases on pcb.com.pk on 25 September 2026. This guide covers the confirmed dates and venues. It also shows how PCB sold tickets last time, what those tickets cost, and how to avoid fake sellers.
The Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20 schedule for October 2026
PCB announced the tour on 19 August 2026. Sri Lanka arrive on 4 October. All three T20Is are at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, on Friday 9 October, Sunday 11 October and Tuesday 13 October. PCB has not yet published start times.
| Match | Date | Venue | Start time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I, Pakistan v Sri Lanka | Friday 9 October 2026 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | Not published by PCB |
| 2nd T20I, Pakistan v Sri Lanka | Sunday 11 October 2026 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | Not published by PCB |
| 3rd T20I, Pakistan v Sri Lanka | Tuesday 13 October 2026 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | Not published by PCB |
The start time is the one detail still in doubt. Reports differ. Some give 8pm PKT and one match listing gives 7:30pm PKT. PCB's own release has no times at all.
For comparison, PCB started every match of its November 2025 T20I tri-series in Rawalpindi at 6pm local time. So do not plan your travel around any time until PCB confirms it.
The ODI tri-series and Tests that follow the T20Is
After the T20Is, England join Pakistan and Sri Lanka for a one-day tri-series from 18 to 31 October. It is an ODI series, not T20. Two Tests against Sri Lanka follow in November, in Rawalpindi and Lahore.
It is easy to assume the tri-series is T20 as well. PCB's release says ODI. Here is the full list as PCB published it:
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 18 October | Pakistan v Sri Lanka (ODI) | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| 20 October | Pakistan v England (ODI) | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| 22 October | Sri Lanka v England (ODI) | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| 25 October | Pakistan v England (ODI) | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 27 October | Pakistan v Sri Lanka (ODI) | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 29 October | Sri Lanka v England (ODI) | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 31 October | Tri-series final | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 4 to 6 November | Sri Lanka three-day match | Islamabad |
| 9 to 13 November | 1st Test, Pakistan v Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| 17 to 21 November | 2nd Test, Pakistan v Sri Lanka | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
The two Tests count towards the ICC World Test Championship 2025 to 27. Pakistan last met England in August, on Babar Azam's England tour, so the Rawalpindi and Lahore ODIs are a quick rematch.
How PCB sold Rawalpindi tickets last time
PCB has not published a ticket plan for October yet. For its last two Rawalpindi series, in November 2025, it sold online at pcb.tcs.com.pk first. Paper tickets followed at TCS Express Centres, and one CNIC could buy up to five tickets.
If PCB follows the same pattern, buying online will look like this. We have listed only what PCB's own releases said.
- Watch PCB's media releases on pcb.com.pk for the "tickets go on sale" notice. Last time it came four to eight days before the first match.
- Open pcb.tcs.com.pk at the time PCB names. In November 2025, online sales started at 12pm for the ODIs and 2pm for the T20Is.
- Choose the match and the enclosure. Enter your CNIC number, because PCB allowed up to five tickets on one identity card.
- Pay online and keep the confirmation. Save a screenshot as well as the email or SMS.
- If you want a paper ticket, wait for PCB to list TCS Express Centres. For the T20Is, physical sales started one day after online sales.
We opened pcb.tcs.com.pk at 2:50pm and again at 2:53pm PKT on 25 September 2026. Both times it returned a 502 error, which means the server behind the site did not answer. The site may simply be idle between series. Try it again once PCB announces the sale.
Ticket prices from the last Rawalpindi T20 series
PCB has not set prices for October. At the November 2025 T20I tri-series in Rawalpindi, General enclosure tickets cost Rs 200 for league matches. First-Class seats were Rs 300, Premium Rs 400, VIP Rs 500 and the PCB Gallery Rs 1,000.
Treat these as a guide only. Prices for Pakistan v Sri Lanka in 2026 may be different. The table shows the opening-match prices PCB set in November 2025.
| Enclosure (November 2025) | Stands named by PCB | Opening T20Is | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Miran Bakhsh, Sohail Tanvir | Rs 200 | Rs 300 |
| First-Class | Shoaib Akhtar, Yasir Arafat | Rs 300 | Rs 400 |
| Premium | Azhar Mahmood, Javed Miandad | Rs 400 | Rs 600 |
| VIP | Imran Khan, Javed Akhtar | Rs 500 | Rs 700 |
| PCB Gallery | Main Building | Rs 1,000 | Rs 1,500 |
| Far-End Box | Box seat | Rs 7,000 | Rs 10,000 |
| Platinum Box | Box seat | Rs 8,000 | Not listed |
Prices went up for bigger matches. In that series, Premium seats rose to Rs 500 and VIP to Rs 600 for the two matches on 22 and 23 November. So prices may also differ between the three T20Is this October.
Fake Pakistan vs Sri Lanka tickets and how to avoid them
The only seller PCB named last time was pcb.tcs.com.pk, plus TCS Express Centres for paper tickets. A ticket offered on WhatsApp, Facebook or Instagram before PCB opens the sale is not a real ticket. Nobody can sell a ticket before the sale opens.
Watch for these signs:
- A seller asks you to pay by JazzCash, Easypaisa or bank transfer to a personal account.
- The "ticket" is a picture or PDF sent in a chat, not bought on pcb.tcs.com.pk.
- The price is above what PCB sets, or the seller says the match is "sold out" everywhere except with them.
- A link looks like the PCB site but has a different spelling or extra words.
Tickets are bought against a CNIC, so a ticket bought on someone else's card may cause trouble at the gate. If you have already paid a fake seller from a bank account or wallet, report it to your bank at once. The bank fraud complaint deadlines start from the day you report.
Getting into Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on match day
PCB has not published entry rules for this series yet. Carry the original CNIC used to buy the ticket, a saved copy of the e-ticket, and as little else as possible. Expect security checks at the gates, so arrive early.
Mobile data is not always there when you need it. Islamabad and Rawalpindi have seen mobile internet suspensions this month, so save your ticket to the phone rather than relying on an email link at the gate.
Check PCB's media releases the day before each match. Parking, gate numbers and banned items are usually confirmed close to the day, and roads near the stadium may close.
How to watch Pakistan vs Sri Lanka on TV and online in Pakistan
PCB has not yet named the TV or streaming partners for this series. PTV Sports and the Tamasha app are reported to carry it, but we could not confirm that on PCB's site. Wait for PCB's announcement before paying for any streaming service.
Avoid free streaming sites that ask you to download apps or enter phone numbers. They are unlicensed and often carry scams. The same advice applied during the Asian Games 2026 schedule, where Pakistan's cricket team also plays this month.
Common questions
When do Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20 tickets go on sale?
PCB has not announced a date as of 25 September 2026. Last time, PCB opened online sales four to eight days before the first match. Watch PCB's media releases from early October.
Where can I buy Pakistan vs Sri Lanka tickets?
For its last Rawalpindi series, PCB sold tickets online at pcb.tcs.com.pk and on paper at TCS Express Centres. PCB has not yet confirmed the seller for October 2026.
How much are tickets for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi?
PCB has not set 2026 prices. In November 2025, General enclosure tickets for a Rawalpindi T20I cost Rs 200 and VIP seats cost Rs 500 for the opening matches.
Do I need a CNIC to buy cricket tickets in Pakistan?
Yes, last time. PCB said up to five tickets could be bought on one identity card for the November 2025 series. Carry the same original CNIC to the stadium.
What time does the first Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I start?
PCB has not published it. Reports differ between 7:30pm and 8pm PKT on 9 October. PCB's November 2025 T20Is in Rawalpindi started at 6pm.
Is the tri-series in October a T20 series?
No. PCB says it is an ODI tri-series between Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England, from 18 to 31 October in Rawalpindi and Lahore.
Last checked and sources
Last checked on 25 September 2026 at about 2:55pm PKT.
- Pakistan Cricket Board, "Pakistan to host Sri Lanka and England for T20Is, ODI tri-series and Tests", 19 August 2026, on pcb.com.pk. Source of all dates and venues.
- Pakistan Cricket Board, "Tickets for T20I tri-series to go on sale later today", 14 November 2025, on pcb.com.pk. Source of the November 2025 prices, stand names, 6pm start and TCS Express Centre sales.
- Pakistan Cricket Board, "Tickets to go on sale for ODI series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka from Tuesday", 3 November 2025, on pcb.com.pk. Source of the five tickets per identity card limit.
- PCB media release list, read on 25 September 2026. It had no ticket, timing or broadcast notice for the October series.
- pcb.tcs.com.pk, tried at 2:50pm and 2:53pm PKT on 25 September 2026. It returned a 502 error both times.
Start times, 2026 ticket prices, the sale date and broadcasters are not yet published by PCB. We will update this page when PCB announces them.
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