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AIFF Slashes India vs Uruguay Ticket Prices by 90 Percent After Empty Stadiums
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News18•05-10-2026, 18:03
AIFF Slashes India vs Uruguay Ticket Prices by 90 Percent After Empty Stadiums
- •The All India Football Federation slashed ticket prices for the upcoming India-Uruguay friendly by up to 90 percent following poor attendance at the India versus Brazil match.
- •Tickets for certain sections at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium dropped dramatically from Rs 1,999 to Rs 199 after fans complained that previous prices were too expensive compared to the Indian Super League.
- •The previous friendly against Brazil saw an official attendance of 51,402 in the 85,000-capacity stadium, leaving organizers red-faced.
- •The West Bengal government announced complimentary tickets for about 22,000 people who missed out on Lionel Messi's G.O.A.T India Tour event last year due to security and overcrowding issues.
- •Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that a WhatsApp number will be released for eligible fans to collect their free tickets for the Uruguay fixture.
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The All India Football Federation heavily cut ticket prices following empty stands and widespread complaints of high pricing during the previous India-Brazil match at Salt Lake Stadium.
The West Bengal government announced that approximately 22,000 individuals who missed Lionel Messi's G.O.A.T India Tour event can collect free tickets via a dedicated WhatsApp number.
Ticket prices for blocks like C2 Left and C2 Right at Salt Lake Stadium were reduced significantly from Rs 1,999 down to Rs 199 for the match against Uruguay.
