The state government has outlined plans to assist in the construction of a new stadium in Bengaluru that can accommodate 60,000 people, according to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.
The project intends to reduce traffic and enhance crowd control at major public gatherings.
Shivakumar stated that a suitable land lot has been found and that all the data will be revealed shortly, even if the precise location has not yet been made public.
“The land for a new stadium in Bengaluru has been finalised.” Sixty thousand seats are the suggested capacity. We’ll be sharing more details soon,” Shivakumar told reporters.
The action follows a terrible stampede that killed 11 people and injured numerous others on June 4 at Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL 2025 victory celebrations near M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Throughout the state, the incident caused a great deal of outrage, and officials were heavily criticised for their poor crowd control. Due to space limitations, the city’s central Chinnaswamy Stadium has long been strained during important cricket matches and other events.
Over three lakh spectators reportedly congregated around the stadium during the RCB celebrations, considerably exceeding both official projections and the venue’s capacity, despite the stadium’s stated 35,000 capacity. A chaotic and fatal crush resulted from the stampede, which was exacerbated by little police presence and little time for preparation.
Following the incident, the state government suspended a number of high-ranking police officers, most notably the Bengaluru Police Commissioner, as part of its disciplinary measures. The tragedy’s administrative shortcomings and the demand for improved crowd control infrastructure have caused a political uproar.
Kempegowda had a vision of a Bengaluru of the highest calibre. We are dedicated to improving this city, using his vision as our guide,” Shivakumar continued.
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