IPL 2026 Chinnaswamy Stadium matches guide: confirmed Bengaluru fixtures and fan access
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru hosts only two confirmed IPL 2026 home games, and both are night fixtures at 7:30 PM IST. If you are heading in, the real priority is simple: sort your QR ticket, plan your metro route, find the right gate, and leave time for security checks.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru is one of the confirmed IPL 2026 venues. IPL 2026 will be played across 10 venues: Bengaluru, Mumbai, Guwahati, New Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad. For Bengaluru supporters, this is a match-going fan logistics guide for getting to the stadium on time and getting through entry smoothly.
Confirmed Bengaluru fixtures at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
| Match number | Date | Time IST | Teams | Venue | Fan note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | Sat Mar 28, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | QR ticket ready; use metro travel if possible; confirm your gate before leaving |
| Match 11 | Sun Apr 5, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | QR ticket ready; use metro travel if possible; confirm your gate before leaving |
According to the confirmed schedule data, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have two confirmed home matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The season opener at Chinnaswamy is Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sat Mar 28 at 7:30 PM IST, and the second confirmed Chinnaswamy fixture is Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings on Sun Apr 5 at 7:30 PM IST.
IPL 2026 at Chinnaswamy: QR tickets, metro travel, entry gates, and security arrangements explained for match-going fans
The access details below are based on the official Chinnaswamy reopening guide in the corpus. Use this as a quick match-day checklist before you leave home.
| Entry topic | What the guide says | Why it matters for match-going fans |
|---|---|---|
| QR tickets | Keep the QR code open on your phone before you reach the gate. | Faster scanning helps reduce queue time at entry. |
| Metro travel | Use metro travel to avoid traffic near Cubbon Road and the stadium perimeter. | It helps you reach the venue with fewer road delays. |
| Entry gates | Check the gate printed on your ticket before you travel. | Going to the correct gate saves time and avoids confusion outside the stadium. |
| Security | Leave extra time for security screening at the stadium. | Bag checks and screening can slow entry before first ball. |
For a smoother arrival, have the QR ticket ready first, then build your route around the metro, the assigned gate, and the security line. Both Bengaluru fixtures start at 7:30 PM IST, so an early arrival gives you the best chance of being inside before the action begins.