Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium declared 'unsafe' for big events; Women's WC 2025, IPL 2026 & other matches in doubt
The stampede happened during the victory celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after the team won their first-ever IPL title, ending an 18-year wait. The incident left 11 people dead and over 50 injured.
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According to ESPNCricinfo, the commission's report says the stadium's design and structure are not suitable for hosting large gatherings. The panel warned that holding such events there could cause serious risks to public safety, traffic, and emergency response.
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The report blamed RCB, its event partners DNA Entertainment, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) for their roles in the poorly planned event. The panel called for future large-scale events to be moved to better-equipped venues that meet international safety standards.
Upcoming Matches in Doubt
This finding puts doubt over the upcoming matches scheduled at Chinnaswamy Stadium, including the opening match and a semifinal of the ICC Women's ODI Cricket World Cup, set to be held between 30 September and 2 November.
Live Events
The KSCA has also decided that its upcoming Maharaja Trophy T20 League, starting 11 August, will be held behind closed doors (without spectators).
Stadium Lacks Basic Safety Features
Built in 1974, the stadium does not meet several modern safety requirements, including:
Proper queuing and crowd control areas
Enough entry and exit gates
Easy access to public transport
Emergency evacuation plans that follow global standards
Adequate parking and drop-off areas
The report noted that these shortcomings made the venue unsafe for large events.
Officials Named in the Report
The panel has recommended action against several people, including:
KSCA president Raghuram Bhat
Former secretary A Shankar and former treasurer ES Jairam, who have already resigned
RCB vice-president Rajesh Menon
DNA Entertainment MD T Venkat Vardhan and VP Sunil Mathur
Several police officers were also held responsible, including B Dayananda, Vikash Kumar, Shekhar HT, C Balakrishna, and AK Girish, all of whom were removed from their posts after the tragedy by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
The Karnataka government, which had also held a public celebration with RCB players at Vidhana Soudha, is expected to discuss the commission's recommendations at its next cabinet meeting, according to ESPNCricinfo.
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