Decks have been cleared on Monday for the conduct of IPL matches on the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium after the Karnataka government-appointed Knowledgeable Committee gave the go-ahead and Residence Minister G. Parameshwara green-lighted the identical.
Earlier, approvals have been conditional in nature after the federal government had set strict targets to be met with regard to spectator security within the aftermath of the stampede that claimed 11 lives throughout Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s title-winning celebrations final June.
Final Wednesday, the IPL authorities introduced the fixtures for the primary section (March 28 to April 12), making an allowance for the truth that the conduct of matches within the Backyard Metropolis was topic to approval from the federal government.
An intensive inspection, together with a mock drill, was carried out on Friday to evaluate the stadium’s preparedness and the ultimate clearance was granted on Monday based mostly on the suggestions of the Committee.
This implies the IPL opener between RCB and Sunrisers Hyderabad might be held on the M. Chinnaswamy on March 28, in addition to one playoff match and the grand last.
Revealed on Mar 16, 2026