For the first time since the sad and infamous June 4 stampede episode that rocked the cricket world, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will host cricket matches. Per the latest report, the venue, outside which 11 people lost their lives and more than 50 got injured during the mismanaged RCB’s victory parade following the franchise’s maiden IPL title win, has been granted permission to stage cricket games.&nbsp;The M Chinnaswamy Stadium is one of the hosts for Karnataka State Cricket Association's (KSCA) K Thimmappiah Memorial Trophy, and will stage six matches in the competition (from September 26), including one semi-final and the final; however, fans are not allowed inside the stadium. A red-ball multi-day pre-season tournament consisting of 16 teams, including (from) Mumbai, Vidarbha, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal and Chhattisgarh, among others, will see some of the top names like Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Vijay Shankar and Shashank Singh participating.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/after-irfan-pathan-hookah-remarks-yuvraj-singh-father-yograj-accuses-ms-dhoni-of-treating-teammates-like-shit-1757001659988">After Irfan Pathan’s ‘hookah' remarks, Yuvraj's father accuses MS Dhoni of treating teammates like s**t</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, cricket returning to M Chinnaswamy also coincides with the IPL franchise breaking their social media silence over the tragic stampede. Last week, RCB took to the internet, launching their RCB CARE campaign, where they extended INR 25 lakh to the families of the deceased, while also committing long-term action towards better crowd safety and management. &nbsp;Besides being stuck in an ongoing tussle between the KSCA, Karnataka Government and the state police, all of whom have been under investigation alongside the IPL team, the venue had its power cut off due to non-compliance with fire safety regulations. With the venue failing to acquire an NOC as of Wednesday (Sep 3), as reported by ESPNcricinfo, M Chinnaswamy is using generators and solar power for its functioning. &nbsp;As a result, the police denied KSCA permission to host the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup matches, as they lost out on five possible games, including the tournament opener, one of the two semi-finals and the grand finale on November 2. &nbsp;Moreover, the Maharaja Trophy, the state’s franchise-based T20 competition, also had to be staged elsewhere after the state police rejected KSCA’s proposal to host the tournament behind closed doors. The tournament, however, was staged in Mysore without fans.&nbsp;

M Chinnaswamy Stadium was deemed unsafe to host large-scale events after what unfolded inside its premises a day after RCB won its maiden IPL title.

For the first time since the sad and infamous June 4 stampede episode that rocked the cricket world, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will host cricket matches. Per the latest report, the venue, outside which 11 people lost their lives and more than 50 got injured during the mismanaged RCB’s victory parade following the franchise’s maiden IPL title win, has been granted permission to stage cricket games. The M Chinnaswamy Stadium is one of the hosts for Karnataka State Cricket Association's (KSCA) K Thimmappiah Memorial Trophy, and will stage six matches in the competition (from September 26), including one semi-final and the final; however, fans are not allowed inside the stadium. A red-ball multi-day pre-season tournament consisting of 16 teams, including (from) Mumbai, Vidarbha, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal and Chhattisgarh, among others, will see some of the top names like Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Vijay Shankar and Shashank Singh participating. Also read | After Irfan Pathan’s ‘hookah' remarks, Yuvraj's father accuses MS Dhoni of treating teammates like s**t Meanwhile, cricket returning to M Chinnaswamy also coincides with the IPL franchise breaking their social media silence over the tragic stampede. Last week, RCB took to the internet, launching their RCB CARE campaign, where they extended INR 25 lakh to the families of the deceased, while also committing long-term action towards better crowd safety and management. Besides being stuck in an ongoing tussle between the KSCA, Karnataka Government and the state police, all of whom have been under investigation alongside the IPL team, the venue had its power cut off due to non-compliance with fire safety regulations. With the venue failing to acquire an NOC as of Wednesday (Sep 3), as reported by ESPNcricinfo, M Chinnaswamy is using generators and solar power for its functioning. As a result, the police denied KSCA permission to host the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup matches, as they lost out on five possible games, including the tournament opener, one of the two semi-finals and the grand finale on November 2. Moreover, the Maharaja Trophy, the state’s franchise-based T20 competition, also had to be staged elsewhere after the state police rejected KSCA’s proposal to host the tournament behind closed doors. The tournament, however, was staged in Mysore without fans.

M Chinnaswamy Stadium was deemed unsafe to host large-scale events after what unfolded inside its premises a day after RCB won its maiden IPL title.

Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium set to host matches after IPL stampede episode, but are fans allowed?

Days after Royal Challengers Bengaluru unveiled a six-point manifesto for meaningful action in the aftermath of the Bengaluru stampede during their IPL 2025 victory celebrations, Virat Kohli reflected on the tragedy, admitting that nothing had prepared him for the heartbreak of 4 June.

Virat Kohli speaks on stampede after 90 days of public silence

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Saturday announced a financial aid of Rs 25 lakh each to the families of 11 victims who lost their lives in a stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium during the team's IPL 2025 title win celebrations on June 4. "Our hearts broke on June 4, 2025. We lost eleven members of the RCB family. They were part of us. Part of what makes our city, our community &amp; our team unique. Their absence will echo in the memories of each one of us. No amount of support can ever fill the space they’ve left behind," RCB wrote in a post on social media.&nbsp;"But as a first step, and with the deepest respect, RCB has extended ₹25 lakh each to their families. Not just as financial aid, but as a promise of compassion, unity, and ongoing care. This is also the beginning of 𝗥𝗖𝗕 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦: a long-term commitment for meaningful action that begins by honouring their memory. Every step forward will reflect what the fans feel, expect, and deserve," it added.&nbsp;RCB’s long-awaited IPL triumph on June 3, clinched with a six-run win over Punjab Kings at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, quickly turned tragic. Less than 24 hours later, celebrations in Bengaluru spiralled into chaos as a stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives and injured over 50. While the team celebrated inside, heartbreak unfolded on the streets, sparking national outrage.&nbsp;Eighty-four days later, following public criticism, arrests and multiple complaints, RCB launched its 'RCB Cares' initiative, pledging Rs 25 lakh to each bereaved family and support for the injured. Many, however, viewed the move as delayed damage control rather than genuine compassion.&nbsp;The Karnataka government squarely placed the blame on the franchise for the lapses that led to the tragedy. While RCB issued a brief condolence message shortly after the incident, it was soon overshadowed by their prolonged silence. Their three-month absence from the conversation left many supporters feeling neglected and abandoned during one of the darkest moments in the team’s history.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

RCB extends $28,000 each to families of 11 stampede victims

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Saturday announced a financial aid of Rs 25 lakh each to the families of 11 victims who lost their lives in a stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium during the team's IPL 2025 title win celebrations on June 4. "Our hearts broke on June 4, 2025. We lost eleven members of the RCB family. They were part of us. Part of what makes our city, our community & our team unique. Their absence will echo in the memories of each one of us. No amount of support can ever fill the space they’ve left behind," RCB wrote in a post on social media. "But as a first step, and with the deepest respect, RCB has extended ₹25 lakh each to their families. Not just as financial aid, but as a promise of compassion, unity, and ongoing care. This is also the beginning of 𝗥𝗖𝗕 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦: a long-term commitment for meaningful action that begins by honouring their memory. Every step forward will reflect what the fans feel, expect, and deserve," it added. RCB’s long-awaited IPL triumph on June 3, clinched with a six-run win over Punjab Kings at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, quickly turned tragic. Less than 24 hours later, celebrations in Bengaluru spiralled into chaos as a stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives and injured over 50. While the team celebrated inside, heartbreak unfolded on the streets, sparking national outrage. Eighty-four days later, following public criticism, arrests and multiple complaints, RCB launched its 'RCB Cares' initiative, pledging Rs 25 lakh to each bereaved family and support for the injured. Many, however, viewed the move as delayed damage control rather than genuine compassion. The Karnataka government squarely placed the blame on the franchise for the lapses that led to the tragedy. While RCB issued a brief condolence message shortly after the incident, it was soon overshadowed by their prolonged silence. Their three-month absence from the conversation left many supporters feeling neglected and abandoned during one of the darkest moments in the team’s history. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

RCB’s long-awaited IPL triumph on June 3, clinched with a six-run win over Punjab Kings quickly turned tragic. Less than 24 hours later, celebrations in Bengaluru spiralled into chaos as a stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives and injured over 50

The RCB has ended its social media hiatus and returned to the internet space for the first time in around three months following the Bengaluru stampede that killed 11 and injured over 70. Ecstasy turned into disaster for the fans, the franchise, IPL and Indian Cricket after a mismanaged road show led to nearly a dozen people dying at the stadium’s doorsteps while the players were celebrating the team’s maiden title win inside earlier in June. While the players, management, coaches, IPL and who’s who of the cricket world mourned it, the franchise also released an official statement, with their latest initiative vows to go beyond it.&nbsp;Taking to their social media handle, the RCB posted a heartfelt note for its fans.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Dear 12th Man Army, this is our heartfelt letter to you!&nbsp; &nbsp;𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Silence wasn’t Absence. It was Grief," RCB posted on X.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/after-ashwin-and-pujara-mohammed-shami-addresses-retirement-chatter-you-dont-pick-me-play-me-1756357608164">After Ashwin and Pujara, Shami addresses retirement chatter - ‘You don’t pick me, play me…’</a> &nbsp;Reflecting on how everything changed for them in a moment, the franchise further wrote, “This space was once filled with energy, memories and moments that you enjoyed the most..But June 4th changed everything. &nbsp;“That day broke our hearts, and the silence since then has been our way of holding space. &nbsp;“In that silence, we’ve been grieving. Listening. Learning. And slowly, we’ve begun to build something more than just a response. Something we truly believe in." &nbsp;RCB, which won its maiden IPL title this season, has launched a new initiative called 'RCB CARES' to honour and heal the fans.&nbsp; &nbsp;“That’s how 𝗥𝗖𝗕 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦 came to life. It grew out of a need to honour, to heal, and to stand beside our fans. A platform for meaningful action shaped by our community &amp; fans. &nbsp;“We return to this space today, not with celebration but with care. &nbsp;“To share. To stand with you. To walk forward, together. To continue being the pride of Karnataka.&nbsp; &nbsp;𝗥𝗖𝗕 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦. And we always will. 🖤&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Dear 12th Man Army, this is our heartfelt letter to you! 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. The Silence wasn’t Absence. It was Grief. This space was once filled with energy, memories and moments that you… <a href="https://t.co/g0lOXAuYbd">pic.twitter.com/g0lOXAuYbd</a>&mdash; Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) <a href="https://twitter.com/RCBTweets/status/1960923232170819738?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Bengaluru stampede and its repercussions</h3>After RCB ended its wait for an IPL title following beating Punjab Kings in the final this season, they suffered their worst fate with a mismanaged, untimely and careless approach towards hosting a victory parade culminating at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, all turning into a disaster, killing 11 people. &nbsp;The repercussions followed, as Bengaluru lost hosting rights of the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup matches, with Mumbai replacing it as the new venue. Moreover, the Maharaja T20 tournament also moved out of the city, with Mysore now staging all matches after the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) failed to secure security clearance from Bengaluru police to host the franchise-based league from August 11 to 27.

While the players, management, coaches, IPL and who’s who of the cricket world mourned it, the franchise also released an official statement, with their latest initiative vows to go beyond it.

The RCB has ended its social media hiatus and returned to the internet space for the first time in around three months following the Bengaluru stampede that killed 11 and injured over 70. Ecstasy turned into disaster for the fans, the franchise, IPL and Indian Cricket after a mismanaged road show led to nearly a dozen people dying at the stadium’s doorsteps while the players were celebrating the team’s maiden title win inside earlier in June. While the players, management, coaches, IPL and who’s who of the cricket world mourned it, the franchise also released an official statement, with their latest initiative vows to go beyond it. Taking to their social media handle, the RCB posted a heartfelt note for its fans. "Dear 12th Man Army, this is our heartfelt letter to you! 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. The Silence wasn’t Absence. It was Grief," RCB posted on X. Also read | After Ashwin and Pujara, Shami addresses retirement chatter - ‘You don’t pick me, play me…’ Reflecting on how everything changed for them in a moment, the franchise further wrote, “This space was once filled with energy, memories and moments that you enjoyed the most..But June 4th changed everything. “That day broke our hearts, and the silence since then has been our way of holding space. “In that silence, we’ve been grieving. Listening. Learning. And slowly, we’ve begun to build something more than just a response. Something we truly believe in." RCB, which won its maiden IPL title this season, has launched a new initiative called 'RCB CARES' to honour and heal the fans. “That’s how 𝗥𝗖𝗕 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦 came to life. It grew out of a need to honour, to heal, and to stand beside our fans. A platform for meaningful action shaped by our community & fans. “We return to this space today, not with celebration but with care. “To share. To stand with you. To walk forward, together. To continue being the pride of Karnataka. 𝗥𝗖𝗕 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦. And we always will. 🖤

While the players, management, coaches, IPL and who’s who of the cricket world mourned it, the franchise also released an official statement, with their latest initiative vows to go beyond it.

RCB breaks social media hiatus after Bengaluru stampede, launches initiative 'to honour and heal' fans

The M Chinnaswamy Stadium’s status as a host venue for the upcoming Women’s World Cup is in doubt after the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) missed the August 10 deadline to obtain mandatory police clearances from the BCCI. According to ESPNcricinfo, the delay stems from safety concerns following the June 4 stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL title celebrations, which left 11 dead and more than 50 injured.&nbsp;Bengaluru is currently scheduled to host several marquee fixtures, including the tournament opener between India and Sri Lanka on September 30, England vs South Africa (October 3), India vs Bangladesh (October 26), the second semi-final on October 30, and possibly the final on November 2. However, Greenfields Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram is being lined up as a backup if approvals are not granted in time.&nbsp;The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA), set to run the Kerala Cricket League from August 21 to September 7, has reportedly prepared a contingency plan to relocate its domestic event should it need to host World Cup matches. Under ICC regulations, venues must be handed over to organisers a month before the tournament, meaning a decision could come within the next week.&nbsp;KSCA has already moved its Maharaja Trophy T20 matches to Mysore after police permissions for Chinnaswamy were denied, even for games without spectators. The association is now weighing a reduced-capacity plan for the World Cup, but BCCI approval remains uncertain—especially since the stadium is also pencilled in for the final if Pakistan fails to qualify.&nbsp;A state government-appointed probe recently deemed Chinnaswamy “unsafe” for large-scale events, recommending that such gatherings be shifted to more suitable venues. The uncertainty is disrupting not only match scheduling but also the training plans of several teams intending to base themselves in Bengaluru. If permissions are not secured soon, organisers may be forced into last-minute venue changes, affecting players, officials, and fans alike.

Uncertainty looms over Chinnaswamy stadium hosting Women’s World Cup after stampede fallout

The M Chinnaswamy Stadium’s status as a host venue for the upcoming Women’s World Cup is in doubt after the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) missed the August 10 deadline to obtain mandatory police clearances from the BCCI. According to ESPNcricinfo, the delay stems from safety concerns following the June 4 stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL title celebrations, which left 11 dead and more than 50 injured. Bengaluru is currently scheduled to host several marquee fixtures, including the tournament opener between India and Sri Lanka on September 30, England vs South Africa (October 3), India vs Bangladesh (October 26), the second semi-final on October 30, and possibly the final on November 2. However, Greenfields Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram is being lined up as a backup if approvals are not granted in time. The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA), set to run the Kerala Cricket League from August 21 to September 7, has reportedly prepared a contingency plan to relocate its domestic event should it need to host World Cup matches. Under ICC regulations, venues must be handed over to organisers a month before the tournament, meaning a decision could come within the next week. KSCA has already moved its Maharaja Trophy T20 matches to Mysore after police permissions for Chinnaswamy were denied, even for games without spectators. The association is now weighing a reduced-capacity plan for the World Cup, but BCCI approval remains uncertain—especially since the stadium is also pencilled in for the final if Pakistan fails to qualify. A state government-appointed probe recently deemed Chinnaswamy “unsafe” for large-scale events, recommending that such gatherings be shifted to more suitable venues. The uncertainty is disrupting not only match scheduling but also the training plans of several teams intending to base themselves in Bengaluru. If permissions are not secured soon, organisers may be forced into last-minute venue changes, affecting players, officials, and fans alike.

The KSCA is already hosting its Maharaja Trophy T20 competition in Mysore after police permissions for Chinnaswamy were not given, even for matches behind closed doors