The changes at the Chinnaswamy stadium included wider gates, defined pathways in and out of the venue for emergency services such as ambulances, multiple concourses for fan assembly inside the venue, and ramp constructions to facilitate easier access for the specially-abled.

IPL 2026 | RCB home ground Chinnswamy cleared to host IPL and international matches after implementing infrastructure changes

The Chinnaswamy Stadium was in the spotlight a day after RCB won their maiden IPL title in Ahmedabad. In a victory parade organised on 4 Jun 2025, a fatal stampede led to the death of 11 Royal RCB fans.

IPL 2026: RCB to learn Chinnaswamy Stadium fate next week ahead of key governing council meeting - Report

Cricket matches at the venue had been stopped since June last year after a tragic stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s victory celebrations, which led to the death of 11 people and injuries to several others.

Karnataka government grants permission to host IPL and international matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium

In a proposal to Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), RCB has offered to install 300-350 AI powered cameras in the stadium to help the ground authorities and local law enforcement in crowd management.

RCB offers 'AI solution' for Chinnaswamy in bid to get permission for playing IPL 2026 matches

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

The Karnataka Government set up a one-man commission to investigate the cause of death of 11 fans and other injured during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL-winning celebrations on June 4.

Women's ODI World Cup final host Chinnaswamy Stadium declared ‘unsafe’ after RCB stampede

Bengaluru police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) in the RCB title trophy celebration stampede case in which 11 people lost their lives, while more than 30 were injured.

RCB title celebration stampede | Police name franchise, state cricket cricket association and others in FIR

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife, businesswoman Akshata Murthy expressed solidarity with the stampede victims.

RCB trophy celebration stampede: Former UK PM Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murthy express solidarity with fans

The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) previously offered INR 500,000 as ex-gratia to the victim's family, while the Karnataka state government also provided INR 1 million in financial support to the affected families during this tough time.

RCB announces INR 1 million compensation for stampede victims' families, launches 'RCB Cares' fund

As RCB's victory celebration turned tragic after a stampede broke outside the M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday (5 June). Let us have a look at the seven major sports tragedies in the past decade that shocked the sports fraternity. 

When celebrations turn deadly: 7 major stampedes and tragedies in sports history

The stampede took place outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, where fans gathered to celebrate RCB’s historic IPL win against Punjab Kings.

'Tragic, heartrending': PM Modi reacts as RCB's first IPL win turns horrific in Bengaluru after stampede kills at least 11

The victory celebration of RCB turned disastrous as reportedly seven people have lost their life outside the Chinnaswamy stadium.

Chaos reigns as RCB's maiden IPL title celebration turns tragic

Yuzvendra Chahal has dove further into Royal Challengers Bangalore's resurgence over the last few years. The leg-spinner clarified how Royal Challengers Bangalore bowlers have profited since moving away from the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Cricket: Yuzvendra Chahal feels moving away from Chinnaswamy Stadium benefitted the RCB bowlers

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