Archive · 16 Jan 2026
RCB Proposes AI Cameras for Chinnaswamy Stadium
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has proposed installing a lot of cameras with AI technology at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
This is to make sure that big crowds at cricket matches are managed safely.
The cameras will help watch the crowd, control lines, and make sure people can enter and exit safely.
RCB will pay for this system, which costs about Rs 4.5 crore.
This idea came after a sad accident where many people got hurt in a stampede.
The system will help police and stadium officials respond quickly if there are any problems.
If approved, this stadium will be the first in India to have such a smart system.
However, if the stadium does not get the necessary permissions, RCB might move its home matches to Raipur or Pune.
RCB proposes installing 300-350 AI-enabled cameras at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The system aims to improve crowd management and security after a tragic stampede incident.
RCB will bear the entire cost of Rs 4.5 crore under its RCB Cares program.
The AI system will monitor crowd movement, regulate queues, and detect unauthorized access.
Approval from the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) is pending, and RCB may consider Raipur or Pune as alternatives if permissions are not obtained.
- Who
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA)
- What
- Proposal to install AI-driven surveillance system at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
- When
- After the stampede tragedy during RCB's IPL victory celebrations last year
- Where
- M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Why
- To improve crowd management, security, and emergency response systems
RCB and KSCA
Critics and Investigators
Responsibility for Stampede
RCB and KSCA
RCB has taken responsibility and proposed measures to improve safety.
Critics and Investigators
Investigators held RCB responsible for the chaos due to lack of crowd management measures.
Future of IPL Matches at Chinnaswamy
RCB and KSCA
RCB is committed to enhancing safety to retain IPL matches at Chinnaswamy.
Critics and Investigators
If necessary permissions are not obtained, RCB may move home matches to Raipur or Pune.
- Stadium
- M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Proposed Cameras
- 300-350 AI-enabled cameras
- Estimated Cost
- Rs 4.5 crore
- Incident
- Stampede during RCB's IPL victory celebrations
- Technology Partner
- Staqu
- System Features
- Real-time crowd monitoring, queue regulation, entry/exit point monitoring, unauthorized access detection
- Approval Status
- Pending approval from KSCA
- Potential Alternatives
- Raipur and Pune
Sources
RCB proposes AI surveillance at Chinnaswamy after stampede tragedy, plans 300-plus cameras
AI Cameras: RCB's Proposal To Keep IPL In Bengaluru
RCB Propose AI-Enabled Cameras Worth ₹4.5 Cr At Chinnaswamy Following Stampede As Search For IPL 2026 Home Ground Continues
RCB Proposes AI-Enabled Cameras for Crowd Management at the Chinnaswamy Stadium
