Despite the packed vibe in Eden Gardens in the opening match against Royal Challengers, Bengaluru, the match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad did not resonate with the same vibe. The tires are unexpectedly empty, and the spectators have cuddled down in their individual tiers of each block—not a usual sight in a pumped-up Eden Gardens! As per reports, the heritage gallery registered 10,000 heads, where its total capacity touches 68,000. From an honest point of view, even if the city has turned purple, the craze is yet to be noticed by those who walk in the stadium, unlike the previous season. If the absence of Gautam Gambhir and Shreyas Iyer leaving the camp has added disappointment, it is unclear. But the disappointment is visible. Unfamiliar sight here at the Eden Gardens for the #IPL2025 game between @KKRiders and @SunRisers . Plenty of empty seats. #KKRvSRH pic.twitter.com/M1rgYSWwd7 — RevSportz Global (@RevSportzGlobal) April 3, 2025 As per speculations, the price hike of Eden Gardens' tickets can be a legit reason for fans turning down the stadium. Yes, price has actually increased every season, but reaching 900 as the base price felt indigestible to some extent. In 2008, the entry-level ticket cost INR 110. Even in 2019, it was 400. Last season, the base price was INR 750, and it would have allowed fans to rest in the G1 and H1. The highest cost was INR 28,000 for the Knights Pavilion Corporate Hospitality, which does not even exist in 2025's eligible block list. In 2025, it ranged from INR 900 to INR 15000. In 2025, Eden Gardens saw a 74.97% hike in ticket prices across all categories. The biggest jump is in mid-tier blocks, where prices have more than doubled. Read also: SRH’s Top-Order Woes: Should Ishan Kishan Replace Abhishek? Here's a blockwise comparison of Eden Gardens ticket prices for IPL 2024 and IPL 2025: Seating Block 2024 Price (INR) 2025 Price (INR) Increase/Decrease Blocks G1, H1 ₹750 ₹900 +₹150 Block F1 ₹1,000 ₹2,000 +₹1,000 Blocks B1, C1, D1, K1, L1, G, H, J ₹1,500 ₹3,500 +₹2,000 Blocks B, C, D, E, K, L ₹2,000 - ₹3,000 ₹5,000 +₹2,000 - ₹3,000 Club House Upper Tier ₹5,000 ₹6,000 +₹1,000 Club House Lower Tier, L Block Premium ₹8,000 ₹10,000 +₹2,000 B Block Premium ₹8,500 ₹15,000 +₹6,500 Knights Pavilion VIP Hospitality S-6, S-7 ₹19,000 Not Listed - Knights Pavilion Corporate Hospitality ₹28,000 Not Listed - Percentage Increase in IPL 2025 Eden Gardens Ticket Prices: Seating Block Percentage Increase Blocks G1, H1 20.0% Block F1 100.0% Blocks B1, C1, D1, K1, L1, G, H, J 133.33% Blocks B, C, D, E, K, L 150.0% Club House Upper Tier 20.0% Club House Lower Tier, L Block Premium 25.0% B Block Premium 76.47% Notably, the ultra-premium ₹19,000 and ₹28,000 tickets from 2024 are not listed in 2025, suggesting possible reclassification or removal.