Cricket

Chinnaswamy Stadium gets conditional nod to host matches; crowd capacity to be decided after safety review

January 17, 2026

The Karnataka government has granted conditional approval for the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru to resume hosting cricket matches, including IPL and international fixtures, following a safety review after a tragic stampede last year. Compliance with safety norms and ongoing monitoring by an expert committee are required before matches can take place.

Chinnaswamy Stadium gets conditional nod to host matches; crowd capacity to be decided after safety review

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Conditional approval granted by the Karnataka government for cricket matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Stadium had been closed since a stampede in June 2025 that killed 11 people.
Matches will only resume after completing safety measures recommended by an expert committee.
The approval includes hosting IPL 2026 and international cricket fixtures.

First Cricket Karnataka

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Chinnaswamy Stadium gets conditional nod to host matches; crowd capacity to be decided after safety review

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