Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Chinnaswamy Stadium Deemed Unsafe After Stampede, World Cup in Doubt
The Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has been labeled unsafe by a government commission after a stampede.
The commission found problems with the stadium's design, making it risky for big events.
The stadium, which was considered for the Women's ODI World Cup final, is now unlikely to host any matches.
The officials will now consider alternative venues.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium declared "unsafe" after stampede.
Justice John Michael D'Cunha Commission cited design and structure issues.
The commission recommended relocating events with large crowds.
Stadium was to be an alternative host for Women's ODI World Cup final.
It is unlikely to host Women's ODI World Cup matches.
- Who
- Justice John Michael D'Cunha Commission.
- What
- Chinnaswamy Stadium declared unsafe due to design and structure.
- When
- Report released weeks after IPL-winning celebrations.
- Where
- M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
- Why
- Design and structure deemed unsuitable and unsafe for mass gatherings.
- Stadium
- M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Commission
- Justice John Michael D'Cunha Commission
- Finding
- Unsafe for mass gatherings
- Event
- Women's ODI World Cup final (potential host)
- Recommendation
- Relocate large crowd events
Sources
Bengaluru stadium stampede: Karnataka cricket association, event firm DNA oppose judicial commission report in HC
Bengaluru Stampede: Chinnaswamy Stadium Unsafe for Mass Gathering
Chinnaswamy declared ‘unsafe’ after stampede; Women’s WC 2025, IPL 2026 matches in doubt
DNA network moves HC seeking quashing of stampede tragedy report
