Mumbai: Tickets for the inaugural Entertainers Cricket League (ECL) 2024, an influencer-driven T10 cricket league, are now available on BookMyShow, the exclusive ticketing partner. The league starts on 13 September 2024 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. ECL season one will feature 19 matches over 10 days, with six franchises and 96 content creators from various industries, including tech, finance, infotainment, gaming, fashion, and lifestyle.
“With BookMyShow as our ticketing partner, we’re ensuring fans have easy and quick access to tickets for this one-of-a-kind cricket league. The ECL is set to redefine how fans engage with both cricket and entertainment, and we’re excited to welcome them to the stadium to witness their favorite creators live in action. We look forward to an unforgettable season filled with intense competition and unmatched entertainment,” said ECL founder Anil Kumar.
Cricket and entertainment fans can purchase their tickets starting today, with prices ranging from ₹150 for general entry to ₹10,000 for premium seats, offering a variety of options to suit every fan. Tickets are expected to sell out quickly, with fans eager to catch the action live. Given the combined following of over 700 million of the influencers involved, demand is high, so fans are encouraged to book early on BookMyShow to secure their spots.
Also commenting on the partnership, BookMyShow COO - live entertainment & venues, Anil Makhija said, “We are excited to partner with the Entertainers Cricket League for what promises to be a groundbreaking fusion of sports and entertainment. At BookMyShow, we’re dedicated to providing fans with seamless ticketing as well as on ground experiences, and we’re thrilled to bring this unique league to cricket and digital content enthusiasts alike.”
Day one on 13 September, has two group-stage double-headers lined up, beginning with Abhishek Malhan aka Fukra Insaan led Bangalore Bashers taking on Elvish Yadav led Haryanvi Hunters. The second match will feature Munawar Faruqui-led Mumbai Disruptors against the Anurag Dwivedi-led Lucknow Lions.
The first game begins at 5.30 pm Indian Standard Time (IST), while the second starts at 8.30 pm IST.
Following the group stages, the knockout games begin on 20 September 2024. Qualifier one will be played at 5:30 pm, with the eliminator match scheduled for 8:30 pm on the same day.
Qualifier two is set for 21 September 2024, at 8:30 pm while the grand finale of ECL season one will take place on Sunday, 22 September 2024, at 8:30 pm IST.
