Ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League matches, scheduled to be held at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium, the traffic police has issued an advisory for the commuters and cricket fans planning to come to the stadium to watch the match. The Bengaluru Traffic Police on Thursday issued an advisory on restrictions and elaborate arrangements made to ensure the smooth flow of vehicular movement.
The IPL matches are scheduled to be held on March 28 and April 5 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here. The authorities are implementing measures for crowd control and conducting mock drills to enhance safety for cricket fans.
Parking Rules for IPL Matches in Bengaluru
According to the advisory, parking has been prohibited on several key roads, including Queens Road, MG Road, Cubbon Road, St Mark’s Road, Museum Road, Kasturba Road, Lavelle Road, Vittal Mallya Road, and stretches within Cubbon Park, among others.
Designated parking facilities include St Joseph’s Indian High School Ground, St Joseph’s European School Ground, Freedom Park multi-level parking, Garuda Mall, Shivajinagar Bus Stand (first floor), and UB City parking space.
Entry Gates For IPL At Chinnaswamy Stadium
Entry to the stadium will be through multiple gates on Cubbon Road, Link Road, and Queens Road, while specific gates have been earmarked for exit and VIP movement, it said.
Pick-up points for app-based taxi services and autorickshaws have been designated at BRV Ground and Manekshaw Parade Ground, with drop-offs at Gate-6 and Gate-3.
Police have advised the public to make maximum use of public transport, such as Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation buses and Metro services.
How Chinnaswamy Stadium is Preparing for IPL Opener?
Notably, the Karnataka government officially cleared the Chhinaswamy stadium on March 16 to host IPL 2026 matches, set to begin this week. This came after the committee submitted its assessment report, noting that the stadium had satisfactory upgrades.
After last year’s tragic incident, in which 11 people lost their lives at the RCB match in Chinnaswamy Stadium, the authorities have put stringent measures in place to avoid any such situation.
The stadium will be equipped with AI technology and digital cameras to monitor crowd movement. The baggage scanners and the stadium’s surveillance network, which includes 450 cameras, were tested ahead of the IPL match.
To ensure safety, there will be a total of eight ambulances stationed around the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. For every 10,000 people, one life support ambulance will be available. Moreover, an advanced life support ambulance will be deployed for every 25,000 attendees.
