Chinnaswamy set to host RCB’s IPL 2026 matches — but there’s a big twist

 The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will host IPL 2026 matches, but only after approval from a government-appointed expert committee. The committee will inspect the stadium on March 13, 2026, to assess its preparedness. The BCCI announced the first phase of the tournament, running from March 28 to April 12, with 20 matches across 10 venues. The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will host IPL 2026 matches, but only after approval from a government-appointed expert committee. The committee will inspect the stadium on March 13, 2026, to assess its preparedness. The BCCI announced the first phase of the tournament, running from March 28 to April 12, with 20 matches across 10 venues.