Pune's MCA Stadium Eyes IPL 2026 Home Games for RR or RCB

• Pune's MCA Stadium is a strong contender to host home matches for Rajasthan Royals or Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026.
• Officials from both RCB and RR recently visited the MCA Stadium, as confirmed by a statement from the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) on X.
• MCA is confident that BCCI will approve the stadium as a venue, bringing high-profile IPL matches to Pune.
• M Chinnaswamy Stadium (RCB's home) lacks security clearance after a stampede incident in May 2025.
• Rajasthan Royals' home matches in Jaipur are uncertain due to issues with the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) and its ad hoc committee.

Why It Matters: Pune's MCA Stadium is poised to become a new IPL home venue for RR or RCB in 2026 due to issues with their current stadiums.