IPL 2026: March 26-May 31; Chinnaswamy opening match uncertain after stampede

• IPL 2026 is scheduled from March 26 to May 31.
• Uncertainty surrounds M Chinnaswamy Stadium hosting IPL 2026 games, including the opener, due to a deadly stampede in June.
• The stampede, which killed 11, occurred during RCB's 2025 trophy celebrations, leading to conditional clearance for the venue.
• KSCA president Venkatesh Prasad is discussing with BCCI about Bengaluru hosting the opening match.
• The IPL 2026 mini-auction is set to take place in Abu Dhabi today.

Why It Matters: Safety concerns may impact IPL 2026 venue choices and traditional scheduling.