Football fans who purchased tickets for the Lionel Messi G.O.A.T. Tour event in Kolkata last year have been offered a special opportunity to attend India’s upcoming international friendly against Uruguay for free, as it was announced by the Chief Minister of West Bengal on the day of the Brazil match.
As a goodwill gesture, WB chief minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that complimentary passes will be provided to football lovers who had purchased tickets for the Lionel Messi G.O.A.T. Tour event held in Kolkata on December 13, 2025.
India are scheduled to face Uruguay on October 6, 2026, at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata. Eligible supporters can collect their physical complimentary passes on October 5 from designated collection centres across Kolkata and nearby areas.
Who Can Collect the India vs Uruguay Free Pass?
The complimentary passes are specifically available to fans who purchased tickets for the Lionel Messi G.O.A.T. Tour event in Kolkata on December 13 last year.
Fans who meet the eligibility criteria will have to visit one of the designated collection centres on October 5 and produce both their previous event ticket and a valid government-issued photo identity document.
Documents Required to Collect the Pass
Eligible fans must carry the following documents while visiting the collection centre:
- Previous Lionel Messi G.O.A.T. Tour event ticket
- Valid government-issued photo identity proof
The accepted government photo identity documents include:
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter ID Card
- Driving Licence
- Passport
Fans are advised to make sure that they carry the required documents before arriving at the collection centre, as the passes will be issued only after verification.
India vs Uruguay Free Pass Collection Date and Time
Date: October 5, 2026
Time: 11 AM to 5 PM
Match: India vs Uruguay
Match Date: October 6, 2026
Venue: Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata
Where Can Fans Collect the India vs Uruguay Complimentary Passes?
The physical passes can be collected from the following designated locations:
| Venue | Address / Location |
|---|---|
| Subhanandan Community Hall | 9/1A, A.J.C. Bose Road, Kolkata – 700017, Borough VII |
| Mohit Maitra Mancha | 34/1, Raja Manindra Road, Kolkata – 700037, Borough I |
| Milan Manjari Community Hall | 5, Azad Hind Bagh, Kolkata – 700006, Borough IV |
| Abhayan Community Hall | 28/16, James Long Sarani, Kolkata – 700008, Borough XVI |
| Udjapan Community Hall | Vivekananda Park, Junction of Jatin Bagchi Road and Lake Terrace, Kolkata – 700029, Borough VIII |
| Vivekanand Yuva Bharati Krirangan | Gate No. 2, Sector 3, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700106 |
| Vivekanand Yuva Bharati Krirangan | Gate No. 3, Sector 3, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700106 |
| Vivekanand Yuva Bharati Krirangan | Gate No. 5, Sector 3, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700106 |
| Bidhannagar Municipality Sports Complex | Central Park, Sector III, Salt Lake City, near FC Block, Bidhannagar, Kolkata – 700106. Landmark: Opposite Bikash Bhavan |
| Rajarhat Swimming Pool | FA 57/3, Narayantala, Rajarhat Gopalpur, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700101 |
When Should Fans Collect Their Passes?
Fans eligible for the complimentary India vs Uruguay passes should collect them on October 5 between 11 AM and 5 PM, a day before the international friendly.
Since the distribution window is limited to six hours, supporters are advised to reach the designated centres well before the deadline and keep their previous Messi event ticket and government photo ID ready for verification.
India vs Uruguay: Match Details
India will take on Uruguay on October 6, 2026, at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
The fixture comes shortly after Brazil’s visit to Kolkata, with the Indian team having faced the South American giants at the Salt Lake Stadium. The Uruguay game gives Indian football another high-profile international fixture on home soil.
The match is also expected to attract significant interest among Kolkata’s football supporters, particularly after last year’s controversy surrounding the Lionel Messi G.O.A.T. Tour event in the city.
Why Are Messi Event Ticket Holders Getting Free Passes?
The complimentary passes are being offered as a goodwill gesture to fans who had purchased tickets for the Lionel Messi G.O.A.T. Tour event in Kolkata on December 13, 2025.
The initiative allows eligible supporters to attend the India vs Uruguay international friendly without purchasing a separate match ticket, subject to the announced verification and collection process.
India vs Uruguay Free Passes: Key Points
- Who is eligible? Fans who purchased tickets for the Lionel Messi G.O.A.T. Tour event in Kolkata.
- What is being provided? Complimentary physical passes for India vs Uruguay.
- Pass collection date: October 5, 2026.
- Collection time: 11 AM to 5 PM.
- Match date: October 6, 2026.
- Match venue: Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata.
- Required documents: Previous Messi event ticket and valid government photo ID.
- Accepted ID: Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence or Passport.
- Collection locations: Nine designated venues/collection points across Kolkata and adjoining areas, including multiple gates at the Salt Lake Stadium.
Story first published: Monday, October 5, 2026, 9:07 [IST]
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