Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Chinnaswamy Stadium Upgrades for Safety and IPL 2026
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is getting important upgrades to make it safer for everyone.
After a sad accident called a stampede happened on June 4, the government and the cricket association are working together to fix things.
They are making the gates wider, adding special areas to hold people, and improving fire safety.
They are also making sure there are separate lines and ramps for women and children.
The work is expected to be finished by February 2024, and then cricket matches can happen there again.
The cricket association is also planning to start a new season in April 2024.
Additionally, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are considering playing their home IPL 2026 matches at the stadium, but they are still checking the safety measures and conditions.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is undergoing safety upgrades following a stampede on June 4.
Enhancements include widening gates, creating holding areas, and improving fire safety protocols.
Separate queues and ramps are being added for women and children.
The government has given conditional permission to host matches after the upgrades.
RCB is considering Chinnaswamy Stadium for their home IPL 2026 matches, pending safety compliance.
- Who
- Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), Government of Karnataka, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- What
- Upgrades and safety measures at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, potential hosting of IPL 2026 matches
- When
- Expected completion by February 2024, IPL 2026 season
- Where
- M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Why
- To enhance safety and security following a tragic stampede, and to host IPL matches
- Stadium
- M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Incident
- Stampede on June 4
- Security Enhancements
- Widening of gates, holding areas, fire safety protocols
- Fire Safety
- 50,000 litres underground capacity, 30,000 litres already done
- Facilities for Women and Kids
- Separate queues, ramps for easier access
- Expected Completion Date
- February 2024
- Government Permission
- Conditional green signal for matches
- Cricket Calendar
- New season to start in April 2024
- IPL 2026
- RCB considering Chinnaswamy for home games
Sources
Work on at Chinnaswamy: Widening of gates, fresh fire safety protocol, facilities for women, kids
RCB Apprehensive Over Playing At Chinnaswamy Over New Rule
IPL: Chinnaswamy in line to host Royal Challengers Bengalurus home games during 2026 edition
‘The ball is in RCB’s court’: KSCA head Venkatesh Prasad amid uncertainty over Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium
