Rajasthan Royals Eye Pune as New IPL 2026 Home Base Amid RCA Disputes

• Rajasthan Royals (RR) are likely to secure MCA Stadium, Pune, as a home venue for IPL 2026, replacing Jaipur.
• The move stems from ongoing disputes with the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA), including match-fixing allegations made by an RCA official in IPL 2025.
• Both RR and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were in contention for the Pune venue, but RR is reportedly closer to finalizing the deal.
• Pune's MCA Stadium has a history of hosting international matches, including the 2023 ODI World Cup, and has served as an IPL home ground for multiple teams.
• An official announcement from BCCI regarding RR's new home venue is expected soon.

Why It Matters: RR set to shift primary IPL home base to Pune from Jaipur due to RCA disputes.