With the Indian Premier League 2026 set to kick off, excitement is building rapidly in Bengaluru. As matches at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium are scheduled for March 28 and April 5, city authorities have rolled out detailed traffic and parking guidelines to manage the expected surge in crowd movement.
The Bengaluru Traffic Police have announced strict no-parking zones around the stadium to ease congestion on match days. Key roads affected include Queens Road, MG Road, Cubbon Road, Raj Bhavan Road, T Chowdaiah Road, and Race Course Road. In addition, stretches of Kasturba Road, Lavelle Road, Vittal Mallya Road, Museum Road, and St. Mark’s Road will also face restrictions. Commuters are advised to plan their travel routes accordingly to avoid last-minute delays.
Parking restrictions extend to areas inside Cubbon Park as well. Spaces near King Road, Press Club, Bal Bhavan, and Fountain Road will remain off-limits for vehicles during match hours. This move is aimed at ensuring smooth pedestrian movement and minimising traffic bottlenecks around the venue.
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However, authorities have identified several designated parking zones for spectators. These include St Joseph’s Indian High School Ground near Siddalingaiah Circle, St Joseph’s European School Ground on Museum Road, Freedom Park’s multi-level car parking facility, Garuda Mall, the first floor of Shivajinagar Bus Stand, and UB City.
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Entry to the stadium will be regulated based on ticket allocations. Gates 1–3 and 18–23 can be accessed via Cubbon Road, while Gates 11–17 are reachable through Link Road near Anil Kumble Circle. Spectators heading to Gates 5 and 8 should use Queens Road. Notably, Gates 9 and 9A are designated for exit only, while Gate 10 is reserved exclusively for players and VIPs.
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For those relying on app-based transport, designated pick-up and drop-off points have been arranged at BRV Ground and Manekshaw Parade Ground. Officials have strongly encouraged fans to use BMTC buses or Metro services to ensure a hassle-free match-day experience.
