RCB to Ditch Chinnaswamy for IPL 2026 Home Matches; Two New Venues Confirmed!

• Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) plans to host some IPL 2026 home matches outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
• The decision stems from Chinnaswamy's small boundaries, which favor batsmen and challenge bowlers, impacting RCB's home success.
• Hubballi and Belagavi (Belgaum) are the two confirmed alternative venues, with Hubballi expected to offer slow pitches favoring spinners.
• The move aims to attract fans across Karnataka and build a team better suited for diverse pitch conditions, especially for bowlers.
• Fans in Bengaluru are disappointed, while those in other Karnataka districts are excited to watch live IPL matches.

Why It Matters: RCB is strategically moving IPL 2026 home matches from Chinnaswamy to Hubballi and Belagavi.