DCP Central Akshay Hakay Machhindra, President of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Venkatesh Prasad along with other officials during the inspection ahead of the opening IPL match between RCB vs SRH at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, on March 23, 2026. | Photo Credit: ALLEN EGENUSE J Elaborate security arrangements have been made to ensure law and order during the upcoming IPL 2026 cricket matches scheduled on March 28 and April 5 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, said City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh. The police have issued a public advisory with the tagline “Cheer responsibly, celebrate responsibly.” Explaining the arrangements at a press conference on Tuesday (March 24, 2026) at the Commissioner’s office, Mr. Singh said that to ease traffic congestion and promote public transport, authorities have introduced a QR code-based e-ticketing system. The ticket includes a metro pass, allowing spectators to commute conveniently across the city. What are the safety overhauls M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has seen? After months of uncertainty, cricket will make a comeback at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on March 28. | Video Credit: The Hindu Published – March 24, 2026 01:58 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta Biological Park to soon get 25-meter-high public observation tower Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road Celebrates Women Who Shape Communities with Courage and Compassion