BengaluruThe Home Department of the Government of Karnataka has officially authorized the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) to host Indian Premier League () and international matches at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
However, the approval will only be granted if KSCA complies with certain requirements set forth by the government and other relevant authorities. The association has already shown its dedication to maintaining all required safety, security, and crowd control procedures by submitting a thorough compliance roadmap to the Expert Review Committee.
The KSCA's official spokesperson, Vinay Mruthyunjaya, affirmed that the organization is committed to carrying out all recommended actions in both letter and spirit. B. K. Venkatesh Prasad, the president of the KSCA, is anticipated to announce the information at a press conference shortly.
What actually transpired behind the scenes, the controversy, and the response?Chinnaswamy was closed to all cricket-related activities after 11 people, including children, died on June 4. RCB was trying to decide between Navi Mumbai and Raipur as their two IPL 2026 venues after the Women's World Cup matches, including the final, were moved to a new location.
Several people were arrested after the event, and the team management was questioned about their involvement, particularly after the police initially refused to allow a parade. But over the past few months, things have become more amicable.
Prasad, the president of the KSCA, was adamant about bringing the IPL back to the state in the interim, and he met with various government representatives to make this happen. The likelihood of receiving the clearance increased when RCB announced just two days ago that AI-based cameras would be installed at the stadium to control fan movement.
It remains to be seen if Bengaluru will play all of their home games this season at the Chinnaswamy or some of them away from the city. The IPL is scheduled to start in just over two months, so it is anticipated that the team will make it clear in the coming days.