Govt allows IPL 2026 games at Chinnaswamy Stadium, but there’s more you should know

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Relief for RCB as Chinnaswamy gets approval

The Karnataka government has allowed the M Chinnaswamy stadium to host matches again, including IPL 2026 games, bringing big relief to RCB and the KSCA.

Stadium cleared after months of uncertainty

Chinnaswamy had not hosted a match since the June stampede after RCB’s title win, which left 11 dead and raised major safety concerns.

Govt gives green signal with conditions

The Karnataka cabinet approved the venue but mandated strict safety measures recommended by the Justice Cunha Commission to be followed fully.

Deputy CM meets KSCA officials

Deputy CM DK Shivakumar met KSCA president Venkatesh Prasad and assured that Bengaluru would not lose cricket, stressing the need for better crowd management.

Commission had declared stadium unsafe

The Cunha Commission earlier termed the stadium’s design unsafe for large gatherings, leading to Women’s World Cup, domestic games and other matches being shifted away.

Hope for IPL 2026 matches in Bengaluru

With government approval now in place, KSCA will work to convince the BCCI to schedule matches at Chinnaswamy ahead of IPL 2026, aiming to bring cricket back to the venue.

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