Chennai Fans Scramble for Tickets to IPL Season Opener, CSK vs RCB
In a bid to curb black market ticketing and alleviate long queues, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) announced this year that all home match tickets would be available for purchase online. However, this move failed to resolve the ticketing predicament, leaving many fans disappointed due to technical glitches.
The iconic Chepauk stadium, boasting a capacity of 38,000 spectators, found itself inundated with over 2 lakh eager fans attempting to secure tickets ahead of the season opener clash between CSK and RCB. Despite the shift to online sales, thousands of enthusiasts voiced their frustrations on social media platform `X`, lamenting their inability to secure tickets for the highly anticipated CSK match.
The issue transcends mere technical glitches or server overload. It underscores the stark reality of escalating demand for a limited number of seats over the years, exacerbating the challenge of ticket acquisition for devoted CSK supporters.
