Major IPL 2026 Venue Shakeup: RCB Relocate to Navi Mumbai and Raipur; RR Shift to Pune
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are set to play their IPL 2026 home matches away from their traditional venues, marking a significant shift for the upcoming season. RCB, the defending champions, will relocate due to the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium being deemed unsuitable for hosting large crowds following a tragic stampede incident after their IPL 2025 title win.
Reports confirm that RCB officials have finalized arrangements to split their home fixtures between the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai (five matches) and the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur (two matches). This means franchise legend Virat Kohli will play his first IPL season without a home game in Bengaluru. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals will also move their base from Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium to the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune, following reported disputes with the Rajasthan Cricket Association.
This analysis was generated by Third Umpire using official IPL statistics and live match data.
Learn how this works →
“RCB will play five matches in Navi Mumbai, and two matches in Raipur during IPL 2026. The RCB officials have finalised the arrangement recently after meetings with the concerned officials,”
Anonymous source quoted by Times Of India
- Player
- Virat Kohli
- Specialization
- Batter
- Team
- RCB
- Analyze
- Analyze Performance
- Team
- Team Performance
Related Statistics
Royal Challengers Bangalore Most Runs Career Leaders | Team Rankings
Highest career run scorers (batting specialists only: batters, all-rounders, wicketkeepers) for Royal Challengers Bangalore players
| Select | Rank | Player | Team | most-runs-career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 8661 runs | ||
#2 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1806 runs | ||
#3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1756 runs | ||
| #4 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1468 runs | ||
| #5 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1111 runs |
Select 2 or more players using the checkboxes to compare their statistics side-by-side
Explore More Statistics
Keep exploring stats tailored to Virat Kohli and RCB.
More on Virat Kohli
RCB Star Virat Kohli Reclaims ICC No. 1 ODI Ranking After Four-Year Gap
The veteran, after retiring from the other forms, continues to dictate 50-over cricket. Kohli’s return to the No. 1 spot comes on the back of a consistent run in the 50-over format, where he has continued to anchor India’s batting with trademark control and composure.
Virat Kohli Spots His 'Duplicate' Fan, Shares Viral Moment with Rohit Sharma
Waha pe dekh mera duplicate baitha hai (Look over there, my duplicate is sitting), was what Virat said to Rohit Sharma as per the fan.
R Ashwin Decodes Virat Kohli's ODI Dominance: 'He Just Wants to Enjoy His Cricket'
"It looks like nothing is going on in his mind. You asked me what he has changed-he hasn't changed anything; he is just not thinking about anything. He made a decision that he just wants to enjoy his cricket. It seems like he is playing with the attitude of batting in his childhood, combined with the experience of so many years,"
“RCB will play five matches in Navi Mumbai, and two matches in Raipur during IPL 2026. The RCB officials have finalised the arrangement recently after meetings with the concerned officials,”
Anonymous source quoted by Times Of India
- Player
- Virat Kohli
- Specialization
- Batter
- Team
- RCB
- Analyze
- Analyze Performance
- Team
- Team Performance