The Royal Challengers Bengaluru are gearing up for IPL 2026, but they won't be playing at their beloved M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Why? Because of safety concerns after a tragic stampede last year. Instead, they'll host five matches at DY Patil Stadium and two at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals are also moving away from home due to administrative issues. Safety first, cricket second!
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- 1.RCB shelves nostalgia: safety-first move to two new home venues for IPL 2026.
- 2.Navi Mumbai's DY Patil and Raipur's Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium host RCB home games.
- 3.2023 victory-parade stampede underpins the safety-driven shift.
- 4.Rajasthan Royals also relocate to Pune due to Rajasthan governance issues.
- 5.IPL 2026 narrative leans on safety and administration shaping the tournament as much as cricket.