RCB's Chinnaswamy Stadium Declared Unsafe After Stampede; BCCI Bans Venue

The Chinnaswamy Stadium, home ground of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), has been declared unsafe for large-scale events following a stampede during IPL 2025 title celebrations. A government investigation deemed the venue unsuitable, forcing the BCCI to relocate the Duleep Trophy final.

The stampede, which tragically resulted in 11 deaths and over 50 injuries, occurred during RCB's title win celebrations. The incident has led to scrutiny of the management of the event and the stadium's capacity to handle large crowds.

The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) is now seeking alternative venues for the Maharaja T20 League, considering Alur and Mysuru. The late venue switch will likely cause financial losses for the KSCA.