TCS Express Centres for Cricket Tickets: Locations, Timings & What to Carry
Prefer buying tickets in person? For the May–June 2026 Pakistan–Australia ODI series, the PCB sold physical tickets at 16 TCS Express Centres across Lahore, Rawalpindi and Islamabad. This guide explains how the outlet sale works.
Quick answer: For the May–June 2026 ODI series, physical tickets were sold at 16 TCS Express Centres: 8 in Lahore, 5 in Rawalpindi, 3 in Islamabad, from 22 May 2026 (10am–6pm). Carry your original CNIC. The January 2026 T20I physical sale began 19 January.
The 16 outlets by city
For the 2026 ODI series the PCB designated: 8 TCS Express Centres in Lahore, 5 in Rawalpindi and 3 in Islamabad. The exact outlet addresses are published with each sale announcement on the PCB’s channels — always check the current list rather than assuming last series’ outlets, as the roster changes. Lahore’s outlets cover the Gaddafi Stadium fixtures (2 & 4 June); Rawalpindi/Islamabad’s cover the 30 May ODI.
How the counter sale works
Counters open at 10am and run to 6pm on sale days. You queue, present your CNIC, choose the match and enclosure from the available inventory (same prices as online: Rs 200–1,500 for the 2026 ODIs), pay, and receive printed tickets on the spot. There is no delivery — you walk out with the tickets. Inventory is shared with the online portal, so a category sold out online is sold out at counters too.
What to carry
- Original CNIC (mandatory — no CNIC, no tickets)
- Cash or card for payment (confirm accepted modes in the sale announcement)
- Your match shortlist: know which match and enclosure you want before reaching the counter — queues move fast
Queue tips
Opening-day queues are longest — arriving mid-morning on day one beats the 10am rush. If your first-choice enclosure is gone, ask about the next category up rather than leaving: premium at Rs 400 is still a bargain. Never buy from anyone offering tickets outside the centre — counterfeits cluster around official outlets. Online alternative: book at pcb.tcs.com.pk.
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TCS outlets: FAQs
How many TCS Express Centres sell cricket tickets?
16 for the May–June 2026 ODI series: 8 Lahore, 5 Rawalpindi, 3 Islamabad.
What are the TCS centre timings for ticket sales?
10am–6pm on sale days (the January 2026 T20I physical sale ran the same hours).
Can I buy tickets without a CNIC?
No — the original CNIC is mandatory for physical purchases.
Are counter prices different from online prices?
No — the price list is identical; inventory is shared between pcb.tcs.com.pk and the outlets.
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