RCB will begin their IPL 2026 campaign on March 28 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The team will enter the season after winning their first title last year.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host five of their seven home matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru for the 2026 IPL season. This comes after extensive coordination with authorities to ensure matches can be held in the city. The remaining two home fixtures will be played in Raipur.

The Ranji Trophy final between Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir will be held in Hubballi, not Bengaluru, due to ongoing safety upgrades at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. This strategic move, confirmed by K

M Chinnaswamy Stadium has received the green light from the Karnataka government to host IPL 2026 matches, following a deadly stampede during last year's celebrations. The state government issued the formal go-ahead after a meeting with the Expert Committee and KSCA, RCB, and DNA representatives.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host five of their seven home matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru for the 2026 IPL season. This comes after extensive coordination with authorities to ensure matches can be held in the city. The remaining two home fixtures will be played in Raipur.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play their IPL home matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, starting March 28. Bengaluru will also host a playoff and the IPL final.

The Ranji Trophy final between Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir will be held in Hubballi, not Bengaluru, due to ongoing safety upgrades at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. This strategic move, confirmed by KSCA, aims to ensure a high-quality spectator experience and promote cricket statewide, fostering fan engagement beyond the capital.