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Big IPL update: RCB to play five matches in Bengaluru, fans elated

March 4, 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will host five home matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL 2026, following approval from the Karnataka state government. The season opener is set for March 28, with two additional matches taking place in Raipur due to prior commitments.

Big IPL update: RCB to play five matches in Bengaluru, fans elated

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RCB will play five home matches in Bengaluru during IPL 2026.
The season opener is scheduled for March 28, 2026.
Two home matches will be held in Raipur at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium.
Bengaluru will also host one playoff match and the IPL final this season.
Approval was granted by the Karnataka state government after extensive discussions.

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Big IPL update: RCB to play five matches in Bengaluru, fans elated

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