Cricket fans will have to pay more to watch IPL matches due to GST reforms. The GST Council, led by the Finance Minister, has decided to increase the tax on IPL tickets. This means that the price of tickets will go up, affecting those who go to stadiums to watch the matches. Specifically, the GST on IPL tickets has been increased. The impact of these changes is expected to be noticeable during the 2026 IPL season. Alongside this, the council also decided on increased GST for gambling and related activities.
