Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Pune Stadium in IPL 2026 Spotlight
The Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) in Pune is hoping that their stadium will be chosen to host some of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 matches for either the Rajasthan Royals (RR) or the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
Officials from both teams recently visited the stadium, and the MCA is confident that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will approve it as a venue.
This would bring exciting cricket games to Pune.
In the previous season, RCB played all their home matches in Bengaluru, while RR played some in Guwahati and others in Jaipur.
Additionally, RR is considering Ravindra Jadeja for the captaincy role for IPL 2026, following a major trade deal with the Chennai Super Kings.
Jaipur has also made a strong appeal to the BCCI to host RR's home matches, highlighting the city's historical support for the franchise.
MCA International Stadium in Pune is a potential venue for IPL 2026 matches for RR or RCB.
Officials from RCB and RR visited the stadium, indicating interest.
MCA is confident that BCCI will approve the stadium as a venue.
RR is considering Ravindra Jadeja for the captaincy role for IPL 2026.
Jaipur has made a strong appeal to the BCCI to host RR's home matches for IPL 2026.
- Who
- Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA), Rajasthan Royals (RR), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
- What
- MCA Stadium in Pune may host IPL 2026 matches for RR or RCB; RR considering Ravindra Jadeja for captaincy
- When
- Announcement made on January 4, 2026
- Where
- MCA International Stadium, Pune; Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Why
- To provide a premier destination for top-tier cricketing events and bring IPL matches to Pune; RR seeking experienced leadership
- Stadium
- MCA International Stadium, Pune
- Teams
- Rajasthan Royals or Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- League
- Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026
- Visiting Teams
- RCB and RR officials visited the stadium
- BCCI
- Expected to approve the stadium as a venue
- RCB's 2025 Home Ground
- M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- RR's 2025 Home Grounds
- Barsapara Cricket Stadium (Guwahati) and Sawai Mansingh Stadium (Jaipur)
- Potential RR Captain
- Ravindra Jadeja
- RR's Home Venue Appeal
- Jaipur
Sources
Pune's MCA Stadium Likely To Host RR Or RCB's Home Matches In IPL 2026
After visits from RCB & RR, Maharashtra Cricket Association pitch Pune stadium for IPL 2026 matches
Jaipur Makes Strong Appeal To BCCI Over Hosting IPL 2026 As RR Decide On Pune Move: Report
