Archive · 5 Oct 2026
India-Uruguay Friendly Tickets Cut 90% After Empty Brazil Stands
India is due to play Uruguay in a football match in Kolkata on October 6.
The football federation lowered the price of tickets in two stadium sections from Rs 1,999 to Rs 199.
The change came after complaints about ticket prices and empty seats at India’s match against Brazil.
That game had an announced attendance of 51,402.
Reports give different figures for how many people the stadium can hold.
West Bengal’s chief minister said about 22,000 people who missed a Lionel Messi event could get free tickets.
Mohun Bagan also said it would give complimentary tickets to its members and supporters.
Reports said it was not yet clear how much the price cuts would affect attendance.
The All India Football Federation cut C2 Left and C2 Right tickets at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium from Rs 1,999 to Rs 199.
The price reduction was announced ahead of India’s October 6 friendly against Uruguay.
The move followed complaints about ticket prices and empty seats at India’s match against Brazil, which drew 51,402 spectators.
Reports differ on Salt Lake Stadium’s capacity, citing either 68,000 or 85,000.
West Bengal’s chief minister said about 22,000 people who missed the Lionel Messi event could receive free tickets; Mohun Bagan also announced complimentary tickets for members and supporters.
- Who
- India and Uruguay; the All India Football Federation announced the ticket reduction.
- What
- Tickets in the C2 Left and C2 Right blocks were reduced from Rs 1,999 to Rs 199.
- When
- The friendly is scheduled for October 6; the reduction was announced ahead of the match.
- Where
- Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, also known as Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata.
- Why
- The reduction followed ticket-price complaints and low attendance at India’s match against Brazil.
Ticket-price criticism
Measures to attract fans
Affordability and attendance
Ticket-price criticism
Fans complained that tickets for the Brazil match were too expensive, and the reported attendance was 51,402, with empty seats visible.
Measures to attract fans
The All India Football Federation cut prices in two blocks for the Uruguay match; the West Bengal government and Mohun Bagan also announced complimentary tickets for some groups.
- New ticket price
- Rs 199 in C2 Left and C2 Right
- Previous ticket price
- Rs 1,999
- Scheduled fixture
- India vs Uruguay, October 6
- Brazil-match attendance
- 51,402
- Reported stadium capacity
- Sources cite 68,000 or 85,000
- Free tickets announced
- About 22,000 for people who missed the Lionel Messi event
- Other complimentary tickets
- Mohun Bagan announced tickets for its members and supporters
Sources
India vs Uruguay: Can the Blue Tigers build on Brazil lessons?
From 1999 to 199: Ticket prices slashed by 90% for India vs Uruguay friendly in Kolkata
India vs Uruguay Tickets Get Massive 90% Price Cut, Rs 1,999 Tickets Now Just Rs 199
