M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
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About M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is Bengaluru's international cricket ground and the home of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL. The foundation stone was laid in 1969 and the ground staged its first Test, against the West Indies, in November 1974. It is owned by the Government of Karnataka and leased to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). Landmark matches include the 1996 World Cup quarter-final between India and Pakistan and Afghanistan's first Test in June 2018. After a crowd crush outside the gates on 4 June 2025 killed 11 people during RCB's title celebrations, big matches were moved elsewhere; the state cleared the stadium for IPL 2026 in March 2026 after an expert-committee review, with wider gates and new entry points on the Cubbon Road side.
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest metro station to Chinnaswamy Stadium?
Cubbon Park on the Purple Line, about 400 metres away. MG Road station, also on the Purple Line, is about 900 metres away.
What is the capacity of M. Chinnaswamy Stadium?
About 40,000.
Is Chinnaswamy Stadium hosting matches again after the 2025 crush?
Yes. The Karnataka government cleared it for IPL 2026 in March 2026 after an expert-committee review, and RCB played home games there in March and April 2026. Check each fixture, as some home matches were moved to other cities.
Who owns and runs the stadium?
The Government of Karnataka owns it and the Karnataka State Cricket Association runs it on a long lease.
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