M. Chinnaswamy Stadium given permission to host international and IPL matches by Karnataka govt | Cricket News
The government of Karnataka on Saturday granted permission to the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to host the Indian Premier League as well as international matches for the upcoming season, the Karnataka State Cricket Association said in a statement. That means defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be allowed to play in front of their home fans in IPL 2026. All cricket activities were halted at the Chinnaswamy after 11 fans were killed in a stampede outside the venue during RCB’s IPL trophy celebrations last year. “We are pleased to inform you that the Home Department, Government of Karnataka, has granted permission to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) to host international and IPL matches at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The permission is subject to compliance with specific terms and conditions prescribed by the Government and the concerned authorities,” Vinay Mruthyunjaya, official spokesperson of KSCA said in a statement. “KSCA is confident of fulfilling all the stipulated conditions. The Association has already presented a detailed compliance roadmap before the Expert Review Committee and remains fully …









