【Ticket Sales Now Open！】 Suzuki Cup - India Japan 75th Anniversary Cricket Match -

The Japan Cricket Association is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for the SUZUKI CUP - India Japan 75th Anniversary Cricket Match -, to be held at the Sano International Cricket Ground on Tuesday, 22 September 2026 (public holiday).

This special match will commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and India.

Japan will welcome World Champions India to the Sano International Cricket Ground for an historic encounter between the two national teams. This is a rare opportunity to witness Japan and India face each other on Japanese soil.

Don’t miss your chance to experience world-class cricket up close at the Sano International Cricket Ground.

Ticket Sales

Tickets are on sale now.

Tickets are available in advance only. All seating and standing areas are unreserved within the respective ticket categories.

Ticket Sales Period：Until 11:00 PM on 20 September 2026

Purchase Tickets Here：https://va.apollon.nta.co.jp/cricket_2026/daihyosha?&MODE=login&return_url=%2Fcricket_2026%2Fsanka

Ticket Prices

• Tickets are available in advance only.
• Seating and standing positions are unreserved within each designated area.
• Sales will close once the allocated number of tickets has been sold.
• Children of elementary school age or younger may enter free of charge if they do not require a seat.

Day Trip Bus Tour

Day-trip bus tours departing from and returning to Nishi-Kasai are also available. For more details, click here. (Organized by Nippon Travel Agency)

Match Information

• Event　SUZUKI CUP – India Japan 75th Anniversary Cricket Match –
• Match　Japan vs India
• Date　Tuesday, 22 September 2026 (Public Holiday)
• Gates Open　11:00 AM
• Match Starts　1:00 PM（JST）
• Venue　Sano International Cricket Ground 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano, Tochigi

Getting to the Venue

There is no parking available for spectators at the venue. We strongly encourage all spectators to use public transport wherever possible.

The nearest station is Tanuma Station on the Tobu Sano Line, approximately a 20-minute walk from the venue.

Spectators travelling by car should use the parking facilities at Sano Premium Outlets. A free shuttle bus service is scheduled to operate between Sano Premium Outlets and the Sano International Cricket Ground.

●Shuttle Bus Pick-up and Drop-off Point

Please note that shuttle bus capacity and the number of services will be limited. During busy periods, you may need to wait before boarding. We therefore strongly recommend travelling by train wherever possible.

※ Please do not park on roads surrounding the venue or use the parking facilities of neighbouring businesses or properties without permission.

Refund Policy in the Event of Rain or Match Cancellation

• If the match is cancelled due to rain or any other reason before play has commenced, the full ticket price will be refunded.
• However, once play has commenced, no refunds will be issued, even if the match is subsequently abandoned or cancelled due to rain or any other reason.
• If the match is cancelled before play begins, details regarding the refund process will be announced on the official Japan Cricket Association website and other official channels.

A Historic Encounter in Sano

Japan vs India. A special match taking place in a milestone year marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and India.

This is a rare opportunity to experience world-class cricket right here in Japan.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Sano International Cricket Ground.

▶ Purchase Tickets https://va.apollon.nta.co.jp/cricket_2026/daihyosha?&MODE=login&return_url=%2Fcricket_2026%2Fsanka

● Special Invitation Tickets for Sano Residents

For information about special invitation tickets available exclusively to Sano residents, please see the page below:https://www.city.sano.lg.jp/sp/cricket/Eventinformation/28995.html

●All spectators are required to comply with the venue rules, spectator guidelines, and prohibited items policy.