Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Karnataka Approves Matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium
The Karnataka Cabinet has said yes to having cricket matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium again, but only if they make it safe.
This comes after a bad accident outside the stadium where 11 people died.
A special committee said the stadium needs better gates, emergency plans, and parking.
The cricket association's president met with the Deputy Chief Minister, who said the government wants to keep matches there.
The government is also thinking about building new stadiums and making some changes to how they give jobs to certain groups.
They might also add a small fee for new cars to help with road safety.
Karnataka Cabinet approves matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium with safety compliance.
KSCA must implement recommendations from the Justice John Michael Cunha Commission.
Stadium's design and structure were deemed unsafe for mass gatherings.
Safety measures include adequate gates, emergency evacuation plans, and sufficient parking.
Cabinet also discussed internal reservation among Scheduled Castes and a cess on new vehicles.
- Who
- Karnataka Cabinet, Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), Deputy CM D K Shivakumar, KSCA President Venkatesh Prasad
- What
- Approval for hosting international and IPL matches at M Chinnaswamy Stadium with safety compliance
- When
- Thursday (unspecified date)
- Where
- Belagavi, Karnataka
- Why
- To comply with safety and security requirements after a fatal stampede
KSCA and Cricket Enthusiasts
Safety Advocates
Stadium Usage
KSCA and Cricket Enthusiasts
Support resuming matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium with safety improvements.
Safety Advocates
Concerned about the stadium's safety and structural suitability for large crowds.
- Location
- Belagavi, Karnataka
- Date of Cabinet Decision
- Thursday (unspecified date)
- Stadium
- M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Incident Date
- June 4
- Casualties
- 11 people killed
- KSCA President
- Venkatesh Prasad
- Committee
- Justice John Michael Cunha Commission
- Safety Recommendations
- Adequate gates, emergency evacuation plans, sufficient parking, and purpose-built queuing zones
Sources
'I am open-minded': Shivakumar on allowing cricket matches in Chinnaswamy Stadium
Karnataka clears cricket board to host matches at Chinnaswamy, mandates safety compliance
Karnataka Cabinet 'Gives Conditional Nod' for Matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium