Football fans eager to witness the historic international friendly between India and Brazil in Kolkata are finding limited and high-priced ticket options. While initial sales saw tickets start as low as ₹999, the latest listings on the District booking platform show prices ranging from ₹3,500 up to a staggering ₹25,000 for premium VVIP sections.
Match Details and Venue
The much-anticipated clash between the Indian national football team and Brazil is scheduled for October 3. Kick-off is set for 7 PM IST at the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, widely known as Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata. This friendly match has generated immense interest, leading to a swift sell-out of the more affordable seating categories.
Current Ticket Price Overview
The original ticket release featured a broad range of prices, with many non-premium seats between ₹1,000 and ₹5,000 selling out within minutes. As of September 22, the District platform primarily lists premium and hospitality sections. The currently available tickets reflect the remaining inventory rather than the full initial price structure. Here's a breakdown of some of the prices visible:
- ₹3,500: Block D1 Gold, Block B1 Gold
- ₹5,000: Block B3, Block D3, Block C1 Right Gold, Block C1 Left Gold
- ₹6,000: Block B2, Block D2, Block A1 Right Gold, Block C3 Right, Block A1 Left Gold, Block C3 Left
- ₹7,000: Block A3 Right, Block A3 Left, Block C2 Right, Block C2 Left
- ₹9,000: C1 Middle, Block A2 Left, Block A2 Right
Premium Hospitality Options
For those seeking a more exclusive experience, several high-end hospitality options remain. The most expensive ticket currently available is for the VVIP Left section, priced at ₹25,000. This category offers seated, free-seating, and hospitality amenities, with only 49 seats reportedly left as of September 22.
Other premium options include:
- ₹18,000: VIP Left, VIP Right (seated, free-seating)
- ₹15,000: C2 Middle (hospitality section)
These prices are subject to change as demand evolves and more tickets are potentially released or sold.
Rapid Sell-Out for Affordable Seats
The swift disappearance of lower-priced tickets underscores the high demand for this international friendly. When sales initially opened, tickets starting at ₹999 were quickly snapped up, with most non-premium tickets in the ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 range selling out in approximately 20 minutes. This rapid uptake means fans looking to attend now will largely be choosing from the more expensive, premium sections.