New Delhi, January 11: As India prepares to celebrate its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, the Ministry of Defence has streamlined the viewing process for millions of spectators. This year's festivities, themed "Vande Mataram" and "Atmanirbhar Bharat", will feature a grand display of military prowess and cultural heritage at Kartavya Path. Whether you choose to attend in person or watch from home, official channels have now opened for ticket bookings and live broadcasts.

How to Buy Tickets for Republic Day Parade 2026: Online and Offline

Ticket sales for the parade and the subsequent Beating Retreat ceremony officially commenced on January 5 and are scheduled to continue until January 14, or until the daily quota is exhausted. How To Book Republic Day Parade 2026 Tickets Online?

Online Booking:

Citizens can secure seats through the government’s dedicated "Aamantran" portal at aamantran.mod.gov.in or via the Aamantran mobile app. Users must register with a mobile number and upload a valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, etc.) to complete the purchase.

Offline Counters:

For those preferring physical tickets, six designated counters are operational in New Delhi from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM (with a one-hour lunch break at 1:00 PM):

  • Sena Bhawan (Near Gate No. 5)

  • Shastri Bhawan (Near Gate No. 3)

  • Jantar Mantar (Main Gate)

  • Parliament House (Reception)

  • Rajiv Chowk and Kashmere Gate Metro Stations

Ticket Prices:

Tickets for the main parade on January 26 are priced at INR 20 and INR 100, making the event accessible to a wide audience. Republic Day Parade 2026: From Cameras and Laptops to Matchboxes, Delhi Police Issues List of Banned Items for 77th R-Day Celebrations at Kartavya Path.

Live Streaming and Television Broadcast of Republic Day Parade 2026

For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will be broadcast extensively across digital and television platforms starting at approximately 9:30 AM on January 26.

Television: Doordarshan (DD National) will provide the primary live telecast with multi-camera high-definition coverage and expert commentary.

YouTube: The parade will be streamed live on the official YouTube channels of Doordarshan National and the Press Information Bureau (PIB).

Mobile Apps: The ceremony can also be viewed via the NewsOnAir app and the official Aamantran portal.

Republic Day Parade Route and Schedule

The parade traditionally follows a historic route through the heart of the capital. It begins at Rashtrapati Bhavan, proceeds down Kartavya Path, passes through India Gate, and concludes at the Red Fort. The day’s proceedings will start with Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying floral tributes at the National War Memorial. This is followed by the unfurling of the National Flag by President Droupadi Murmu, the National Anthem, and a 21-gun salute, before the marching contingents and tableaux begin their display.

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