Chinnaswamy Stadium Gets Approval to Host Indian Premier League Fixtures

The Indian Premier League is about to begin soon, and fans could witness the action in some of the most lively venues. Chinnaswamy Stadium is also confirmed to host IPL matches, even after being under watch for a long time. A deadly stampede took place outside the venue which took the lives of 11 people.

Following that, the stadium was declared as unfit to host any match. But now, several checks have been made by the higher authorities and even the stadium was shortlisted to host IPL games. In the first 20 fixtures of the tournament, the Chinnaswamy Stadium will also be hosting some games, including the El Clásico, RCB vs CSK.

The stadium has now received the final approval to host the IPL games. This approval was given by the Karnataka Government, and the stadium is not just set to host games, it is also set for the fans to watch the matches live. It also comes as a big boost for the RCB fans, as this ground had some emotions for them.

Our Take

Royal Challengers Bengaluru had done a lot to ensure that their fans remain safe in the future when matches are played at Chinnaswamy Stadium. They also announced RCB Cares, a program specifically designed for such matters. Moreover, they have also worked with the Karnataka Cricket Association to improve the security.

With the team working on the stadium, it's a big move to keep the fans safe. The IPL schedule has been announced for the first 20 games, and the remainder is expected to be announced soon. However, RCB fans may be confused, as all the games RCB lost last season were at home.