Lahore, October 7: Cricket fans across Pakistan can finally grab their seats for the much-awaited Pakistan vs South Africa Test and white-ball series, as ticket sales officially opened today.
According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), online tickets are now available through the official PCB ticketing portal, while physical tickets will go on sale from October 8 at TCS Express Centres nationwide.
The home Test series begins at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, from October 12 to 16, followed by the second Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium between October 20 and 24. The white-ball leg — featuring three ODIs and three T20Is — will take place later this month, with ticket sales for those games opening on October 16.
Free Entry for Select Enclosures
In a welcome move to attract larger crowds, the PCB has announced free entry for several enclosures during the Test matches in both Lahore and Rawalpindi. Only the premium and VIP enclosures will require paid tickets, with prices kept relatively affordable to encourage families and students to attend.
Ticket Prices
At Gaddafi Stadium, VIP enclosures such as Waqar Younis, Wasim Akram, Majid Khan, and Zaheer Abbas will be priced between PKR 800 and PKR 1,000 per day.
In Rawalpindi, seats in the PCB Gallery will cost PKR 800 for the first four days and PKR 1,000 on the fifth day. The exclusive Platinum Box, offering premium hospitality, will be priced at PKR 8,000 for the first four days and PKR 10,000 for the final day of the Test.
For the upcoming ODI and T20I matches, ticket prices will range from PKR 400 for general enclosures to PKR 800 for VIP sections, with Platinum Box seats reaching up to PKR 15,000 depending on the venue and match type.
Fan Anticipation Builds
The series marks South Africa’s first visit to Pakistan since 2021, making it one of the most anticipated cricket events of the year. With both teams showing strong recent form, excitement among fans is running high.
> “We’ve worked hard to make this a fan-friendly experience,” a PCB spokesperson said. “Affordable prices, free entry zones, and secure venues — it’s all about bringing cricket back to the people.”
Tickets are being sold on a first-come, first-served basis, and each buyer is limited to a certain number of tickets per CNIC to ensure fair distribution.
With Lahore and Rawalpindi set to host international cricket once again, the upcoming series promises not only high-quality cricket but also the electric atmosphere Pakistani fans are famous for.
