Bengaluru to Get One of the Biggest Stadiums in India, as Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has approved a new stadium on the outskirts of Bengaluru following the stampede tragedy.
The Karnataka government has approved the Karnataka Housing Board’s ambitious plan to develop a 100-acre sports hub on the southern outskirts of Bengaluru. The project will be fully funded by the KHB.
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India’s Second-Largest Cricket Stadium Coming Up in Bommasandra
A ₹1,650 crore mega sports complex is set to come up in Surya City, Bommasandra, featuring a cricket stadium with a seating capacity of 80,000. Once completed, it will become India’s second-largest cricket stadium, just behind the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The blueprint was reviewed by the Karnataka CM, and the project has now received the green light.
The complex in Surya City isn’t just about cricket; it will include eight indoor and eight outdoor sports arenas, Olympic-sized swimming pools, advanced gyms and training centres, along with guest houses, hostels, and hotels.
Stampede Fallout Puts Chinnaswamy’s Future in Doubt
Bengaluru and cricket are inseparable, as the love and passion the city has for the game is unmatched. However, that unmatched passion turned into tragedy during the IPL victory parade held by RCB on June 4, which resulted in 11 lives lost in a stampede outside the stadium.
This incident raised serious concerns; it was deemed unfit for major events by the Justice John Michael Cunha Commission, restricting the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium from hosting further matches..
As a result, the Maharaja Trophy 2025 was relocated to the stadium in Mysuru, after the government declined permission to host the tournament in Bengaluru. Meanwhile, Chinnaswamy Stadium has been named the primary host of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2026, with the semi-finals and final scheduled there. However, hosting the World Cup now hangs in the balance, as KSCA and BCCI have requested government approval.
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