Lucknow Super Giants host Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 38 of IPL 2026 on Sunday, April 26, at 7:30 PM IST at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. LSG vs KKR Match 38 tickets are live on BookMyShow, with prices starting at ₹1,000 across 10 seating categories.
Rishabh Pant leads LSG at Ekana, while Ajinkya Rahane brings Kolkata Knight Riders to a venue where the home side holds a 4-2 head-to-head advantage. All LSG home tickets for IPL 2026 are digital QR-based M-Tickets, so there are no physical tickets to collect.
Moreover, over 21,900 fans have already shown interest on the BookMyShow listing, which means budget seats are expected to sell out first. This guide covers the complete BookMyShow booking process, price tiers, fee breakdown, and matchday tips for the 7:30 PM evening start.
How to Book LSG vs KKR Tickets on BookMyShow?
BookMyShow is the only official route for LSG home matches. Importantly, LSG tickets are NOT available on District by Zomato. Follow these steps to secure your LSG vs KKR Match 38 tickets.
Step 1: Visit BookMyShow Open the BookMyShow app or go to bookmyshow.com on your browser. Log in with your registered mobile number and OTP.
Step 2: Search for the Match In the search bar, type “LSG vs KKR” or “TATA IPL 2026 Match 38”. The listing appears under Sports events. Click the match card to open the full event page.
Step 3: Click Book Now On the match page, you will see the date (Sun 26 Apr), time (7:30 PM), venue (BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium), and starting price (₹1,000 onwards). Then click the Book Now button.
Step 4: Choose Ticket Quantity A pop-up asks “How many seats?” Choose between 1 and 10 tickets. After that, click Continue. Keep in mind that you have approximately 4 minutes to complete seat selection.
Step 5: View the Stadium Seating Map The interactive Ekana Stadium map loads with all 10 price tiers colour-coded on the left panel. Additionally, each block shows pricing from ₹1,000 to ₹40,000.
Step 6: Select Your Section Click on the section you want. Furthermore, stands closer to the pitch cost more, while upper tier sections offer the best overall stadium view at lower prices.
Step 7: Apply Offers Before checkout, click “Apply Offers”. BookMyShow frequently runs bank partner discounts, so it is worth checking both event offers and payment offers before paying.
Step 8: Proceed to Payment Choose your payment method from UPI, debit or credit card, net banking, or BookMyShow wallet. Then complete the transaction within the checkout window.
Step 9: Receive Your M-Ticket Your digital M-Ticket with QR code arrives via email immediately after payment. Meanwhile, the same QR code also appears in the BookMyShow app under My Profile.
LSG vs KKR Match 38 Ticket Prices
Ekana tickets for LSG vs KKR are spread across 10 price categories on BookMyShow’s interactive seating map.
The starting price is ₹1,000, with a booking fee of approximately ₹69.62 added at checkout, bringing the total to ₹1,069.62 for the entry tier.
Furthermore, higher categories scale up based on stand location and proximity to the pitch.
| Stand / Category | Price | After Fees (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Tier (Entry) | ₹1,000 | ₹1,069.62 |
| Mid Upper Tier | ₹1,500 – ₹2,500 | ₹1,604 – ₹2,674 |
| Premium Stands | ₹3,000 – ₹6,000 | ₹3,209 – ₹6,419 |
| Club / Lounge | ₹8,000 – ₹15,000 | ₹8,559 – ₹16,049 |
| VIP Platinum Lounge | ₹25,000 – ₹40,000 | ₹26,749 – ₹42,799 |
Named sections include JK Super Cement, KEI Wires & Cables, Jio, SBI Life, Royal Green, INA Solar, and BKT Tyres blocks across North, South, East, and West zones. Additionally, prices shown are based on the live BookMyShow listing at the time of writing and may fluctuate closer to the match.
How Do Digital M-Tickets Work at Ekana?
Ekana operates entirely on digital M-Tickets for IPL 2026, unlike venues such as Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi or Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur that require physical collection. As a result, there is no pickup location or slot selection involved. Your phone with the QR code is your ticket, so make sure it is fully charged before heading to the stadium.
- QR code delivered via email and BookMyShow app profile
- No physical ticket collection required
- Power banks are banned inside the stadium
- Download your QR code offline to avoid network issues at the venue
- Arrive with your phone charged above 50% as a precaution
- A screenshot of the ticket will NOT work; use the live BookMyShow app
Venue Details for Ekana Stadium
The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, commonly known as Ekana Stadium, is a modern cricket ground in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. It has served as LSG’s home since the 2023 season and has hosted over 20 IPL matches to date. Additionally, Ekana also staged matches during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium |
| Location | Gomti Nagar Extension, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Capacity | ~50,000 spectators |
| Match | LSG vs KKR, Match 38, IPL 2026 |
| Date | Sunday, April 26, 2026 |
| Start Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Gates Open | 4:30 PM IST (approx.) |
| Ticketing Partner | BookMyShow |
| Ticket Type | Digital M-Tickets (QR) |
| Nearest Transport | Munshipulia Metro Station, Lucknow Junction Railway Station |
Key Tips for Attending LSG vs KKR at Ekana
Lucknow in late April runs hot, although a 7:30 PM start means the temperature drops by the time the match begins. Furthermore, parking at Ekana fills up quickly on IPL nights, so plan your matchday with these tips in mind.
- Lucknow temperatures in late April range between 36°C and 40°C during the day, cooling to 28°C to 30°C by the 7:30 PM start
- Take the Metro to Munshipulia Station instead of driving, since parking fills up fast on IPL nights
- Gates open roughly three hours before the first ball, so aim to arrive between 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM
- Children aged 2 and above need a full-price ticket at Ekana
- Under-18 fans must be accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket
- Power banks are banned inside the stadium, so charge your phone fully before leaving home
- Maximum 10 tickets per BookMyShow transaction
- Outside food, large bags, professional cameras, glass bottles, and sharp objects are not allowed
- Carry a valid government ID (Aadhaar, PAN, or Passport) alongside your digital ticket
- Food stalls and water stations are available inside the stadium
- Consider the LSG season membership at ₹4,999 if you plan to attend multiple home games
Also Read: KKR vs LSG 2026: Fun Challenge to Settle the Debate
LSG vs KKR Head-to-Head at Ekana
LSG lead the head-to-head record 4-2 against KKR across six IPL meetings since 2022. Consequently, the home side enters this fixture with the psychological edge, especially at Ekana where they have been dominant against the Knight Riders in recent seasons.
| Record | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total IPL Meetings | 6 |
| LSG Wins | 4 |
| KKR Wins | 2 |
| Venue | Ekana has hosted most of these fixtures |
| Key Players | Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh (LSG); Ajinkya Rahane, Sunil Narine, Quinton de Kock (KKR) |
