India vs West Indies in Lucknow: 1st T20I Tickets, 4 PM Gates and Entry Rules for 6 October
India vs West Indies’ first T20I is scheduled for 7 PM in Lucknow on 6 October. The UPCA-organised District listing shows tickets from ₹399, gates from 4 PM, tickets for ages two and above, no pets and pre-assigned outdoor seating.
- The first India–West Indies T20I is scheduled for Tuesday, 6 October at 7 PM IST at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
- The UPCA-organised District listing is the authorised ticket route linked in this guide; it displays tickets at ₹399 onwards, not a promise that a particular block is in stock.
- The listing says gates open at 4 PM, three hours before the scheduled start.
- Entry is allowed for all ages, but every attendee aged two and above needs a ticket.
- Pets are not allowed, and the event is outdoors with pre-assigned seating.
- The listing reviewed on 1 October does not publish a full bag, identity-document, parking, re-entry or gate-allocation policy; check the current listing and booking confirmation before travel.
India vs West Indies Lucknow tickets: the direct answer
Tickets for the India vs West Indies first T20I in Lucknow are listed through the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association’s authorised [District event page](https://www.district.in/events/1st-t20i-india-vs-west-indies--lucknow-buy-tickets). As checked on 1 October, that page shows **₹399 onwards** and says **gates open at 4 PM** for the match scheduled to begin at **7 PM IST on Tuesday, 6 October**. It is an upcoming fixture, not a match report.
The information most useful to a person planning to attend is already visible on that listing: children aged two and above need tickets, pets are not allowed, and seating is pre-assigned in an outdoor venue. Ticket inventory and the available seating categories can change on a live booking page, so the ₹399 figure should be read as the displayed starting price rather than a promise that a chosen seat or quantity remains available. [2]
There are also limits to what has been confirmed publicly. The listing reviewed for this guide does not set out a detailed bag policy, parking plan, permitted-item list, re-entry rule, gate number or identity-check requirement. Do not assume those details from another venue or from social posts. Use the District page and the instructions that appear with any completed booking as the final check before leaving for Ekana Cricket Stadium.
When and where the first T20I is scheduled
BCCI’s published itinerary places the opening T20I of the India–West Indies series in **Lucknow on 6 October at 7 PM IST**. The venue on the authorised ticket listing is **Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow**. That makes the 4 PM gate time a venue-entry time, not the scheduled first-ball time. [1] [2]
The distinction matters if you are arranging a pickup, meeting friends or travelling across the city. The match is listed for the evening, while gates are scheduled to open three hours earlier. Arriving at the posted opening time is a choice, not an instruction that everyone must be there then; the listing does not publish a recommended arrival window or a queue-time estimate. It is sensible to allow time for the procedures that are actually communicated on the day rather than rely on an assumed security process.
BCCI’s schedule also identifies this game as the first of five T20Is in the home series. The next listed fixtures are in Ranchi on 9 October, Indore on 11 October, Hyderabad on 14 October and Bengaluru on 17 October, all at 7 PM. That fixture context confirms why the Lucknow event is the series opener, but it does not change the local ticket and entry conditions. [1]
Where to book and what ₹399 onwards means
For this Lucknow match, use the UPCA-organised District listing linked above. The page names the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association as organiser and displays the 6 October, 7 PM event at Ekana Cricket Stadium. This is the authorised route cited here; this guide does not direct readers to resale or unofficial ticket pages. [2]
“₹399 onwards” is the price language currently displayed by District. It establishes the lowest listed starting point, but it does **not** confirm that every category, every number of seats or that lowest tier is available when you open the page. The final seat map, category name, quantity limit and any checkout total are matters for the live booking flow. The Economic Times separately reported District as the booking platform and cautioned that availability, categories and final prices depend on the platform. [3]
Before completing a purchase, match the date, venue and start time on the page with this fixture: Tuesday, 6 October; Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow; 7 PM. Then read the ticket type and the confirmation details carefully. If the page changes, shows no suitable category or displays a different operational instruction, the live organiser-authorised listing takes priority over an earlier article. Avoid treating a screenshot, forwarded message or old price list as proof of current availability.
What the 4 PM gate opening does—and does not—tell you
The confirmed operational time is straightforward: **gates open at 4 PM**, according to the District listing. [2] It gives attendees a three-hour span before the scheduled 7 PM start, but it does not state that all gates will operate identically or that entry will take a fixed number of minutes. A gate opening time also is not a published promise about parking, queue lengths or the latest possible arrival.
Plan around the time printed on the official page and keep a current copy of your booking details available in the format District specifies at checkout. If you are attending in a group, check that every person who needs a ticket has one assigned or delivered as instructed. That is particularly important for families because the listing’s age rule applies from age two, rather than only to adults.
A useful last check on 6 October is to revisit the District listing for an update to the gate time, venue notice or event status. This is not a claim that a change is expected; it is a practical safeguard because live event pages can be amended. For directions, parking, a specific entry gate or an accessibility arrangement, seek an instruction published by the organiser or supplied with the booking. None of those operational details was specified on the listing examined for this article.
Family, seating and pet rules confirmed on the listing
District’s “Things to know” panel says entry is allowed for all ages, while **tickets are required for ages two and above**. In practical terms, an adult should not assume that a young child can enter without a ticket simply because the event admits all ages. The listing does not add a separate child-ticket category, age-verification process or infant-seating explanation, so those are not details this guide can confirm. [2]
The same panel says **pets are not allowed**. It also describes the match as an **outdoor venue with pre-assigned seating**. Pre-assigned seating means your selected or allocated ticket is the reference for where you sit; it should not be read as an announcement of a particular stand, view, covered area or seat-transfer policy. Those particulars depend on the ticket category shown in the live flow.
No detailed public rule was found on the page about food and drink, bags, cameras, banners, umbrellas, smoking areas, re-entry, medical items or parking. Leaving those items out of a pre-match guide is deliberate: venue rules should not be guessed. Check the current event terms and any post-purchase message for instructions that apply to your specific ticket.
Confirmed details versus details still to check
**Confirmed on 1 October:** the match is listed for 6 October at 7 PM in Lucknow; District identifies UPCA as organiser; the starting display is ₹399 onwards; gates are listed from 4 PM; ages two and above require tickets; pets are prohibited; and the venue is outdoors with pre-assigned seating. The match date and start time also match BCCI’s series schedule. [1] [2]
**Still to check on the live listing or your booking:** whether suitable tickets are available at the time you try to buy; the category and total shown at checkout; any convenience or delivery charge; the entry gate; ticket display or delivery format; identification rules; parking; security screening; permitted and prohibited items; and whether re-entry is permitted. These are not minor distinctions. They are the difference between information that the organiser page actually publishes and information a reader might otherwise infer.
If an official event instruction conflicts with an older article, the live organiser instruction is the one to follow. This page will remain useful for the core schedule and stated entry rules up to the 4 PM gate opening, but readers should refresh the ticket listing before setting off.
How this Lucknow fixture fits the series
The Lucknow game follows the three-match ODI leg and begins the five-match T20I portion of India’s home series against West Indies. For readers following the sequence rather than just attending locally, Reddy News has a separate guide to the [India vs West Indies third ODI in New Chandigarh](https://metalscommoditytrading.com/cricket/india-vs-west-indies-3rd-odi-2026-time-venue-new-chandigarh/). That is a different match and should not be used for Lucknow ticket or stadium-entry rules.
For the wider slate of forthcoming matches, see our [cricket calendar for the week](https://metalscommoditytrading.com/cricket/cricket-calendar-matches-this-week/) and the continuously updated [cricket fixtures section](https://metalscommoditytrading.com/cricket/fixtures/). Those pages provide context; the District listing remains the authoritative route for this specific event’s tickets and local access terms.
This article deliberately stays focused on attendance information. It does not forecast the result, suggest a playing outcome or substitute a general series preview for the practical question of how to enter the stadium. For the core fixture details, BCCI’s published schedule remains the primary reference. [1]
Reader guide
Article questions, answered
Short answers to common reader questions based on the reporting above.
When is India vs West Indies, 1st T20I in Lucknow?
The match is scheduled for Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 7 PM IST at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. BCCI’s series schedule and the UPCA-organised District listing agree on the date, time and city. [1] [2]
What time do gates open for the Lucknow T20I?
The District listing says gates open at 4 PM. That is the published gate-opening time, three hours before the scheduled 7 PM match start; it is not a published estimate of queue time or a guarantee about a particular entry gate. [2]
How much are India vs West Indies Lucknow tickets?
The authorised District page displayed tickets at ₹399 onwards when checked on 1 October. It is a starting price, not a guarantee of live ticket stock, a particular category or a final checkout total. Check the current listing for the options shown when you book. [2]
Do children need tickets and are pets allowed at Ekana Stadium?
The listing says entry is allowed for all ages, but tickets are required for attendees aged two and above. It also says pets are not allowed. The event is described as outdoors with pre-assigned seating. [2]
Should I use a resale marketplace for the Lucknow T20I?
No. This guide links only to the UPCA-organised District listing. Resale terms, authenticity and entry eligibility were not verified, so use the authorised event route and the instructions attached to your booking.
Is ₹399 the final amount I will pay?
No. ₹399 onwards is the starting display checked on the District page. The category, seat, quantity, convenience or delivery charges and final checkout total must be confirmed in the live booking flow.
Sources and further reading
These references support the factual context used in this article. Links open the original publisher.
- India’s squad for home series against West Indies and ROI squad for Irani Cup announcedBCCI · accessed 2026-10-01T05:18:28+05:30
- 1st T20I: India vs West Indies | LucknowDistrict / Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association · accessed 2026-10-01T05:18:28+05:30
- India vs West Indies 2026: Full ODI squad, ticket booking, ticket prices, live streaming detailsThe Economic Times · accessed 2026-10-01T05:18:33+05:30
