Bangladesh Cricket: The Country's Biggest Live Sporting Event
Cricket is not just a sport in Bangladesh — it is a national passion. Home Test matches, ODIs and T20Is at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka draw enormous crowds. The Tigers' matches against India, Pakistan, Australia and England are the highest-demand events in the country.
Getting tickets legitimately, at face value, through the official system is both the only safe option and — for high-demand matches — a genuine challenge requiring preparation and speed.
Bangladesh Cricket Venues
| Venue | City | Capacity | Key Events |
|---|
| Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium | Dhaka (Mirpur) | 25,000 | All major home matches |
| Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium | Chittagong | 20,000 | Test matches, ODIs |
| Sylhet International Cricket Stadium | Sylhet | 18,500 | ODIs, T20Is |
| Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium | Narayanganj | 15,000 | Domestic matches |
| Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium | Khulna | 15,000 | ODIs, T20Is |
BCB Ticket Pricing (Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium)
Ticket prices vary by match type (Test, ODI, T20I) and stand:
| Stand | Test Match | ODI | T20I |
|---|
| North Stand (Gallery) | ৳200 | ৳300 | ৳400 |
| East/West Stand | ৳500 | ৳700 | ৳800 |
| Grand Stand (covered, reserved) | ৳1,000 | ৳1,500 | ৳1,800 |
| Club House / Premium | ৳3,000 | ৳4,000 | ৳5,000 |
| Corporate Box (per person) | ৳8,000+ | ৳10,000+ | ৳12,000+ |
Note: Prices above are indicative — BCB adjusts pricing per series based on opponent and match format. Check the official BCB announcement for each series.
How to Buy BCB Cricket Tickets Online
The Official BCB Ticketing System
BCB releases match tickets through its official platform. In recent years BCB has used multiple channels:
- BCB official website: bcb-cricket.com — ticket section activated when sales open
- BCB mobile app: Available on Android and iOS — often the fastest channel when sale opens
- Shohoz platform: BCB occasionally authorises Shohoz as a co-official partner for major series
Only buy from these three sources. Any other website, social media seller, or third party claiming to sell BCB tickets is either a scammer or a scalper charging well above face value.
Step-by-Step BCB Ticket Purchase
- Create your BCB account before the sale opens — registration requires NID number, mobile and email; do this days before the sale date
- Follow BCB's official social media — ticket sale dates and times are announced on BCB's Facebook and Twitter/X pages
- Set a reminder for the exact sale opening time — popular matches sell out in under 30 minutes
- Have your payment ready — bKash and selected bank cards accepted; pre-load your bKash before the sale opens
- When sale opens, move fast — go directly to the match page, select stand, complete payment without browsing
- Save your e-ticket immediately — screenshot the QR code as soon as received; do not wait for email
Why Tickets Sell Out So Fast
For Bangladesh vs India, Pakistan or Australia matches, the entire allocation of Grand Stand and Club House tickets can sell out within 5–15 minutes of the sale opening. The demand significantly exceeds supply for marquee matches. This creates a large secondary market of scalpers — which you should avoid entirely.
At the Stadium: What to Bring and Expect
What to bring:
- Your e-ticket QR code on your phone (or printed)
- Your NID — BCB now matches NID to ticket for premium stands
- Cash for food inside (stadium vendors accept cash only)
- Light clothing — the uncovered stands get very hot in the sun
What NOT to bring:
- Professional cameras with detachable lenses — not permitted
- Outside food and drinks — not permitted through main gates
- Umbrellas — collapsible umbrellas are permitted; large golf umbrellas are not
- Political or offensive banners — not permitted
Arriving:
- Plan for security queues — arrive 60–90 minutes before play starts for Grand Stand, 45 minutes for other stands
- Stadium is in Mirpur — CNG auto-rickshaws and Uber/Pathao are most practical from central Dhaka; parking is extremely limited
- Gates open 2 hours before the scheduled start of play
Other Sports Tickets in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Cricket
The domestic T20 franchise tournament runs January–February. Lower demand than international matches; tickets generally available closer to match day through Shohoz and BCB app.
Football: Bangladesh Premier League
Bangladesh Premier League football matches are played at Bangabandhu National Stadium and Bir Shrestha Shaheed Jahangir Stadium. Tickets are available at stadium counters and increasingly through online platforms. Significantly lower demand than cricket — walk-up tickets usually available.
Kabaddi and Other Sports
National kabaddi and other sports events are typically counter-sale only with no advance online booking system currently.
Protecting Yourself From Cricket Ticket Scams
The high demand for Bangladesh cricket tickets has made them a prime target for fraud:
- Facebook Marketplace ticket sellers: Treat every listing with extreme scepticism. Fake QR codes that have already been used, or codes that were never valid, are routinely sold. A code that works when the seller shows it to you on their phone can be invalidated by the time you try to use it.
- Offer that sounds too good: If tickets are sold out officially but someone is selling at or below face value, the tickets are almost certainly fraudulent.
- Request for advance payment to "hold" tickets: A common advance-fee fraud — no legitimate ticket holder needs advance payment to reserve tickets for you.
- If you have been defrauded: Report to Bangladesh Police cybercrime unit (999 or online at police.gov.bd); and file a report with the platform where you encountered the scam.