Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Karnataka Approves Cricket Matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium
The Karnataka government has decided to allow cricket matches to be held again at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
This decision comes after a stampede during a victory celebration that happened on June 4, which left 11 people dead.
The government wants to make sure that the stadium is safe for big crowds.
They have asked the cricket association to follow the safety rules suggested by a special committee.
The Deputy Chief Minister, D K Shivakumar, said they are optimistic about hosting matches again and want to keep Bengaluru's good image.
The cricket association has also met with government officials to discuss bringing back matches to the stadium.
Karnataka cabinet approves cricket matches at M Chinnaswamy Stadium with conditions.
Matches suspended since June 4 after a stampede left 11 dead.
KSCA must comply with safety and security requirements from the D’Cunha Commission.
Deputy CM D K Shivakumar assures IPL 2026 matches will stay in Bengaluru.
KSCA president Venkatesh Prasad meets with government officials to discuss safety measures.
- Who
- Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) and Karnataka Government
- What
- Decision to allow cricket matches at M Chinnaswamy Stadium
- When
- Matches suspended since June 4; decision made on Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- To protect Bengaluru's image and comply with safety requirements
- Location
- M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Matches Suspended Since
- June 4
- Stadium Capacity
- Not specified
- Safety Measures
- Compliance with D’Cunha Commission recommendations
- Key Official
- D K Shivakumar (Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka)
- KSCA President
- Venkatesh Prasad
- Incident Date
- June 4
- Incident Fatalities
- 11
Sources
Shivakumar Says Cricket Matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium Allowed To Protect Bengaluru’s Image
Karnataka Cabinet okays conditional approval to host cricket matches at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium
Chinnaswamy cleared to host IPL 2026 matches by Karnataka cabinet pending safety upgrades
Chinnaswamy Stadium Set To Resume IPL Cricket Matches In 2026