Tickets have now gone on sale across the UAE for both the Pakistan vs Australia and Pakistan vs New Zealand International cricket matches at the Dubai International Stadium, Sports City.
A total of 15 days of action begins next Sunday (5 October) with a Twenty20 International between Pakistan and Australia. Here's all the fixtures:
Pakistan v Australia
Wednesday 22 – Sunday 26 October – Test match (free entry)
Pakistan v New Zealand
Monday 17 – Friday 21 November – Test match (free entry)
Thursday 4 December – Twenty20 International*
Friday 5 December – Twenty20 international*
Monday 8 December – One-Day International*
*denotes day-night-
Tests get underway at 10am, One-Day Internationals at 3pm and Twenty20 International at 8pm.
Tickets are available via www.ticketmaster.ae and also in a host of locations across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah including selected Jacky’s and Samsung retail outlets.
It means everyone has every chance to pick up a slice of the fun, which is certain to be high-octane.
Tickets start from just Dhs40 for the Twenty20 International, and the One-Day International five days later, which takes place on a Friday (10 October), and entrance for the Test match from 22-26 October is free.
And tickets for selected zones within the ground, including Premium and Platinum, also feature access to beverage counters too.
Commenting on the opportunities for cricket fans to pick up their tickets, Dubai Sports City General Manager – Sports Business Maqbul Dudhia said: “We are delighted tickets are available in a wide variety of traditional outlets across Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi as well as online at ticketmaster.ae.
“This year those places include selected Jacky’s and Samsung retail outlets, spreading the range of locations where they can be purchased still further.
“It means people have maximum opportunity to get hold of tickets, which are bound to be hot property, especially for our opening matches of a bumper season of cricket, with the Twenty20 International falling close to a public holiday and starting at 8 o’clock, and the One-Day International taking place on a Friday.
“With tickets starting at just AED40 we are once again maintaining our consistent policy at Dubai Sports City of ensuring the matches are accessible to as many people as possible.
“And for people who want that extra bit of luxury we have tickets that include access to beverage counters and there are our renowned Dubai Sports City hospitality boxes too. It means we have something for everyone for maximum enjoyment of what will be classic cricket contests.
“It has never been easier to get to Dubai Sports City either, with a fantastic road network now around the stadium and also buses operated by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority running regularly to and from the Mall of the Emirates.
“And with the Mall of the Emirates on the Dubai Metro line, it means travelling to Dubai Sports City from across Dubai and beyond is straightforward, whether or not you have your own car.
“Our advice is simple: get your tickets as soon as you can because the last time Australia played at Dubai Sports City, in 2012, we had a complete sell-out with 25,000 fans packed in for the action and the excitement of a super over too.
“Both sides are packed with talent and the fact Shahid Afridi is back as Pakistan captain in the Twenty20 International format just adds even more excitement and anticipation to proceedings.”
Tickets can be purchased at the following outlets:
Dubai
Dubai International Stadium box office (entrance A8)
Dubai Sports City head office
Karachi Darbar (Karama, Al Nadha, Maktoum Street and Airport)
Sind Punjab (Bur Dubai and Karama)
AJ Sports
Kesar Restaurant International City
Digital Office (24 hours), Sheikh Zayed Road
Barbeque Tonight
Golden Leaf (Media City)
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Cricket Club shop, Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Sharjah
Karachi Darbar (Samnan and Al Wahda)
Delhi Nihari (Clock Tower and Al Nahda)
Uttam Restaurant
AJ Sports
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Biryani Kabab Restaurant
Also, across the UAE at selected Jacky’s and Samsung retail outlets and online at www.ticketmaster.ae.