Bengaluru, March 13 Officials from the Karnataka State Cricket Association met with the state government-appointed Expert Committee on Friday, providing a detailed presentation of the security enhancement works being carried out at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in preparation for the IPL.
The state government recently gave the green light for IPL matches to be held at the venue, after months of uncertainty following the stampede on June 4, 2025.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face former champions Sunrisers Hyderabad in the inaugural match of the 2026 IPL on March 28.
"We would like to inform you that the Expert Committee constituted by the Government of Karnataka held a meeting today with officials from the KSCA and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Karnataka State Cricket Association," said Vinay Mruthyunjaya, the official KSCA spokesperson.
In addition to the inaugural match of the season, the RCB Unbox event and the opening ceremony are also scheduled to be held here.
"During the meeting, the KSCA presented a detailed overview of the infrastructural upgrades and safety measures undertaken at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, in line with the recommendations of the Expert Committee that are to be implemented under Phase-I of the compliance framework," he added.
The RCB will play five home matches at the Chinnaswamy Stadium this season, while the remaining two will be held in Raipur.
"Representatives of RCB and their associated operational agencies also presented their preparedness and operational plans for the smooth and orderly conduct of the upcoming IPL matches.
"The discussions were constructive and positive, and all stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring that the matches can be conducted in a safe, well-regulated, and seamless manner," added Mruthyunjaya.