Cricket Matches in Jaipur: IPL & SMS Stadium Guide
Top-level cricket in Jaipur is played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Janpath in Lalkothi, a ground of about 30,000 seats that became the home of the Rajasthan Royals in the first Indian Premier League season in 2008. The stadium is owned by the Government of Rajasthan and operated by the Rajasthan Cricket Association. It has staged one Test, India against Pakistan in February 1987, and World Cup matches in 1987 and 1996, and it hosts Rajasthan's domestic fixtures in the winter. The IPL is the big draw. The 2026 season ran from 28 March to 31 May, and the Royals split their home games between Jaipur and Guwahati, so not every 'home' match is played here. The 2027 schedule had not been announced when this page was written; the league usually publishes fixtures a few weeks before the season. Tickets are sold online through the franchise's ticketing partner, with prices rising steeply for marquee opponents, and physical tickets or QR codes are checked at stand-specific gates. There is no metro station near the ground, and roads around it are diverted on match evenings. This page lists cricket matches, screenings and other sports fixtures in Jaipur.
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Good to know
- Buy only from the official ticketing partner named by the franchise. Resold tickets are often refused at the gate.
- Check the venue on your ticket. Some Royals home games are played in Guwahati.
- Reach the stadium 90 minutes before the first ball. Security queues are slow and gates are far apart.
- Leave bags, power banks and outside food behind. The banned-items list is printed on the ticket.
- Park on Tonk Road or come by cab and walk the last stretch. Roads beside the stadium are closed on match nights.
Frequently asked questions
Where do the Rajasthan Royals play their home matches?
At Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. In IPL 2026 they also played three home matches in Guwahati.
When is IPL 2027 in Jaipur?
The 2027 schedule had not been announced when this page was written. The 2026 season ran from 28 March to 31 May.
What is the capacity of SMS Stadium?
About 30,000 spectators.
How do I reach SMS Stadium?
By cab, auto or two-wheeler to Janpath in Lalkothi. There is no metro station nearby; Civil Lines on the Pink Line is about 4 km away.
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