The IPL is widely known for its large-scale celebrations. Over the years, many renowned singers and performers have performed in the IPL opening ceremony and such events. Last year, too, a grand opening ceremony was hosted by the BCCI at the Eden Gardens.
The BCCI had decided to show sensitivity by remembering the 11 victims of the stampede tragedy in Bengaluru on the 4th of June, after RCB's maiden title triumph celebrations were ruined by the tragic incident.
"Due to last year's tragic incident on June 4 last year, there will be no formal function on the day of the start of IPL-2026 (in Bengaluru). The BCCI is not organizing any cultural or entertainment show at the start of IPL-19 as a mark of respect to the departed souls due to that tragedy on June 4, 2025," BCCI secretary Devijit Saikia remarked, as quoted by TOI.
BCCI is planning a grand function to end IPL 2026
"However, the BCCI and the IPL Governing Council are planning a grand entertainment function at the closing of the IPL, on the day of the final (May 31)," Saikia told TOI.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru return to host matches at the Chinnaswamy
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be hosting their home matches back in the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The Bengaluru stadium was not considered ideal for hosting games after the infamous stampede incident last season.
Chinnaswamy would also host the first two home matches of this season. The first match is scheduled to be played against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on the 28th of March and then against the Chennai Super Kings on the 5th of April.
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