Concerns over safety at the venue have increased since a tragic stampede at an RCB victory celebration in June, which left 11 people dead and dozens injured. The venue hasn’t hosted a single match following the incident. Officials had even considered moving IPL games away from the stadium in Bengaluru.
“In the future, whatever mishaps happened in Karnataka, especially in Bengaluru, we will make sure such incidents do not recur," Shivakumar said.
Will not allow IPL matches to be shifted out of Chinnaswamy stadium.This is a question of Bengaluru and Karnataka’s pride. We will ensure IPL matches are held here.I am a cricket fan. We will ensure that such incidents don’t recur in the future and uphold the reputation of… t.co/RlaJDWVk5C
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) December 7, 2025We Will Also Develop an Alternative Stadium, a Large One - DK Shivakumar
“From now on, no IPL will be shifted. We will conduct it right here. This is the pride of Karnataka and Bengaluru, and we will protect it. Whatever needs to be done, we will ensure it is taken care of going forward,” Shivakumar stated.
Before the Chinnaswamy Stadium can host games in 2026, officials must first confirm that the 17-acre venue in central Bengaluru is structurally safe and strong enough for use.
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