RCB's IPL 2026 matches confirmed for Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy, Pune out

• RCB's IPL 2026 matches will be held at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium, not Pune.
• Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar confirmed the decision, ending uncertainty.
• Uncertainty arose after a stampede at Chinnaswamy on June 4, 2025, following RCB's IPL 2025 trophy win.
• The stampede resulted in 11 deaths and 56 injuries during a victory parade.
• Shivakumar assured strict crowd management and safety measures for future matches at Chinnaswamy.

Why It Matters: Bengaluru retains RCB's IPL 2026 home games, easing fan uncertainty.