Overview
- The Karnataka Home Department granted the KSCA permission to stage matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, subject to strict compliance and ongoing expert monitoring.
- Authorities retained the right to inspect at any time and to revise, suspend or withdraw permission if safety arrangements fall short.
- A government expert committee will review completed works before deciding how many spectators can be admitted for IPL 2026 fixtures.
- RCB formally proposed installing 300–350 AI-enabled cameras with vendor Staqu and committed to a one-time cost of about ₹4.5 crore to bolster crowd management.
- Neutral-venue talks continue as contingency planning, with the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister stating two RCB matches are planned in Raipur and reports noting discussions involving Navi Mumbai and Pune.