Chinnaswamy reopens for cricket, RCB to host IPL matches

The Karnataka cabinet approved the return of cricket to Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium, clearing RCB to host IPL matches again after a ban following the 2025 stampede that killed 11 people. The decision follows safety upgrades and committee recommendations, with detailed conditions to be issued soon. Short-term safety measures must be completed by March 15 ahead of the IPL season starting March 26.

Chinnaswamy reopens for cricket, RCB to host IPL matches
The Karnataka cabinet approved the return of cricket to Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium, clearing RCB to host IPL matches again after a ban following the 2025 stampede that killed 11 people. The decision follows safety upgrades and committee recommendations, with detailed conditions to be issued soon. Short-term safety measures must be completed by March 15 ahead of the IPL season starting March 26.