News agency ANI reported that all the players of RCB will wear black armbands during their match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). It will be a symbol to pay tribute to the eleven lives who left their mortal bodies. On June 4, 2025, 11 RCB fans lost their lives because of a tragic stampede incident. The incident was not only a black day for RCB, but also for the Indian Premier League.
In respect of the fans, there will be no traditional opening ceremony as well, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed.
IPL without any opening ceremony
Instead of an opening ceremony, this year, the board is planning to arrange a closing ceremony, which can be hosted in Bengaluru.
Memorial plaque at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Before the opening match of the IPL 2026 season, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) set up a memorial plaque at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium honouring 11 fans lost in the victory parade stampede on June 4, 2025.
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