
Created at Jan 09, 2026 02:08 PM
Sources say that royal Challengers Bangalore Rcb IPL team linked to Virat Kohli and the exciting atmosphere of M Chinnaswamy Stadium, probably won’t be back at the famous home and any time soon because of the recent Stampede. The team is close to picking a new home field for upcoming IPL seasons because safety is a big worry.
Since the IPL started in 2009 m Chinnaswamy Stadium has been Rcb’s stronghold. It’s Wear Kohli scored many amazing centuries and Wear AB Devillers had some incredible finishes. But the stadium has often had problems with managing crowds because its in the city centre, has few entry points and has narrow roads leading to it.
What happened during the Stampede?
The latest problem happened when a big crowd gathered near the stadium for a team event that was not match. Reports say that poor crowd control, not enough barriers and bad traffic management cost panic and some fans were hurt. No one died, but the incident made people wonder if the stadium is ready to safely handle big events.
After the incident, local officials and the Karnataka State Cricket Association, KSCA were criticised for not planning and carrying things out well. The state government then ordered a close look at the stadium safety planning, including how people enter and exit parking and how to respond to emergencies.
RCB View Safety first.
RCB management is being careful. Sources close to the team say that player safety, fence security and easy logistics art of priorities. The IPL is getting bigger each season and crowds are growing, so the team does not want to risk hurting its image or Endangering Fans.
Our source said RCP cannot keep having safety problems. It’s a global brand and expectations are very high. The stadium cannot control crowds. We need to find other options.
This make it unsure if M Chinnaswamy Stadium will be rcb IPL home in the long run even though it has emotional value and a lot of history.
New home almost Final.
Sources say that RCB is talking about moving their home games to a different place. They are thinking about location outside of central Bengaluru. The team has not announced
where yet but they want stadium with better roads, more space around them and good crowd management system.
Possible locations may include stadiums in nearby cities or other parts of Karnataka. We are officials can make sure fans move smoothly and security is better. A final decision should be made soon, maybe before the next IPL schedule comes out.
What is mean for Virat Kohli and the fans?
M Chinnaswamy Stadium has always been special to Virat Kohli. The former RCB captain gets a lot of support there and calls Bengaluru his second home. Moving away from the stadium could be emotional for kohli and the fans. Who will they stand with red every season.
But many fans have also worried about safety in recent years, especially during important matches. Reaction on social media make Some are sad about leaving Chinnaswamy, but they accept it if it means better security and comfort.
What’s next?
RCB potential move is a big change in the IPL. M Chinnaswamy Stadium is still one of the India’s most famous cricket venues but the Stampede may have sped up move that was going to happen anyway because of the need for better infrastructure.
Unless being improvement are made to the stadium structure and logistics quickly, RCB probably won’t be back at Chinnaswamy. The team is getting closer to announcing a new home and it’s clear that safety is now more important than feeling what when making IPL decisions.