M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

Overview

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is Bengaluru's premier international cricket venue and home ground of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL. Located in the heart of the city near Cubbon Park, its capacity of 40,000 makes match days a citywide event.

Highlights

• IPL Matches: RCB home games create an electric atmosphere with passionate fans filling every seat.
• International Cricket: Regularly hosts India's Test, ODI, and T20I matches.
• Solar-Powered: One of India's first stadiums to install rooftop solar panels generating clean energy.

History

Built in 1969 and named after M. Chinnaswamy, former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the stadium has hosted many memorable matches including India's 2011 World Cup quarter-final victory. It was renovated extensively ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup.

Visitor Tips

• Match Tickets: Book online well in advance for IPL and international matches.
• Atmosphere: Even non-cricket fans enjoy the energy of an IPL match at Chinnaswamy.
• Duration: 3–4 hours (match day).