Chinnaswamy Stadium confirmed to host IPL 2026; Karnataka government grants formal clearance

The Karnataka government on Monday (March 16, 2026) officially cleared the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium for hosting IPL 2026 matches. The government’s decision follows the multi-department expert committee submitting its assessment report, stating that the stadium has undergone satisfactory upgrades.

Now, with all decks cleared, the Chinnaswamy Stadium will witness its first major match after ten months of lull on March 28. The home team Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will start their title-defending campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the season’s inaugural match.

Big relief for IPL fans: Karnataka governnment allows matches in Bengaluru

After much deliberations over cricket matches to be played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here, the Karnataka government on February 12, 2026, agreed to allow the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches at the stadium with certain conditions.
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