IPL 2026: In the history of IPL, the relationship between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chinnaswamy Stadium has been unbreakable. But according to recent reports, RCB management is considering shifting its ‘home ground’ out of Bengaluru for the 2026 season. There is talk that Raipur in Chhattisgarh or Indore in Madhya Pradesh can become the new base of RCB.

Why can home ground change?

There has been no official statement yet regarding the change of RCB’s home ground before IPL 2026, but many speculations are being made behind it. The reason behind this is believed to be the stampede that took place in celebration after RCB became IPL champion last year. When the team reached Bengaluru after winning the title for the first time, a celebration was organised. In which a stampede broke out.

Thousands of people had come to this celebration of the team. Many people were trapped outside M Chinnaswani Stadium and the situation had become critical. 11 people lost their lives in this stampede. Since then, many reports had claimed that RCB may now look for another ground. It is being told that the team has not yet given any information to KSCA.

claim for new grounds

It is being claimed in the reports that RCB can play its matches in Raipur and Indore. Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium is one of the largest stadiums in the country. The spectator capacity and world-class facilities here make it a great choice for IPL matches. Along with this, the boundaries of Indore are small, which can help the RCB batsmen to score big scores.

Big shock for Bengaluru fans

If this report proves to be true, then it will be no less than a big shock for the local fans of Bengaluru. The slogans of ‘RCB-RCB’ echoing in the Chinnaswamy Stadium have been the identity of this team. Changing the home ground may also affect the local support the team receives.