Archive · 24 Nov 2025
Rajasthan Royals Eye Pune as New Home for IPL 2026
The Rajasthan Royals, who won the first IPL in 2008, are thinking of moving their home games from Jaipur to Pune for the 2026 season.
They have already sent a team to Pune to check if the city is ready to host IPL matches.
The main reason for this move is some arguments between the team and the cricket association in Rajasthan.
Rajasthan Royals planning to relocate home base for IPL 2026
Pune is the likely destination for the franchise
Local cricket body assessing Pune's readiness to host IPL matches
Friction between franchise and Rajasthan Cricket Association a key reason for move
RR operations team visited Pune to assess venue's logistical factors
- Who
- Rajasthan Royals
- What
- Planning to relocate home base for IPL 2026
- When
- IPL 2026
- Where
- Pune (likely)
- Why
- Friction with Rajasthan Cricket Association
Rajasthan Royals' Stance
Rajasthan Cricket Association's Stance
Match Fixing Accusations
Rajasthan Royals' Stance
RR vehemently opposed match-fixing accusations
Rajasthan Cricket Association's Stance
State MLA and RCA official indirectly accused RR of match-fixing
Complimentary Tickets Dispute
Rajasthan Royals' Stance
RR dissatisfied with number of passes provided by RCA
Rajasthan Cricket Association's Stance
RCA reportedly dissatisfied with number of passes provided by RR
- Current Home Base
- Jaipur
- Likely New Home Base
- Pune
- Reason for Move
- Friction with Rajasthan Cricket Association
- IPL Season
- IPL 2026
