“Suzuki Cup” Additional Ticket Sales Announcement

The Japan Cricket Association (JCA) will release a limited number of cancelled tickets for resale for the Suzuki Cup – 75th Anniversary Match Celebrating Japan-India Diplomatic Relations, featuring Japan vs India, to be held at the Sano International Cricket Ground on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

This is expected to be the final ticket sale for the match. No further ticket sales, including on the day of the match, are planned.

Ticket resale will begin at 12:00 PM (JST) on Thursday, September 17.

Ticket Resale Period

Thursday, September 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – Sunday, September 20, 2026, 11:00 PM (JST)

Sales for each ticket category will close once the available allocation has sold out.

Tickets Available for Resale

Children of elementary school age and younger may enter free of charge if they do not require their own seat.

Ticket Sales

Tickets can be purchased through the dedicated Nippon Travel Agency booking page.

Purchase Tickets Here

Bus Tour from Tokyo

A bus tour departing from and returning to Nishi-Kasai, Tokyo, including a match ticket, is also available.

Please see here for details. Tour organised by Nippon Travel Agency.

Match Information

• Event: Suzuki Cup – 75th Anniversary Match Celebrating Japan-India Diplomatic Relations
• Match: Japan vs India
• Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (National Holiday)
• Gates Open: 11:00 AM
• Match Starts: 1:00 PM
• Venue: Sano International Cricket Ground, 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano, Tochigi

Getting to the Venue

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

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

If you are travelling by car, please use the parking facilities at Sano Premium Outlets. A free shuttle bus service is scheduled to operate between Sano Premium Outlets and the venue.

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

● Shuttle Bus Pick-up and Drop-off Point

Please do not park on roads around the venue or use the parking facilities of nearby businesses or other properties without permission.

Refund Policy in the Event of Rain or Match Cancellation

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

A Historic Match in Sano

In the landmark year marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and India, the two national teams will meet in a special match in Sano.

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

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

● All spectators are required to follow the Spectator Rules and Prohibited Items when attending the match.