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IPL Final Not Happening in RCB’s Home Ground? Bengaluru Encounters Major Hosting Hurdle
A ticket dispute over reserved seats for lawmakers could force the BCCI to move the IPL 2026 final from Bengaluru, officials said.
- Bengaluru risks losing the IPL 2026 final as the BCCI may shift the venue from M. Chinnaswamy Stadium due to an ongoing controversy regarding MLA ticket allocations.
- Traditionally, the defending champion hosts the IPL final, which would place the match at Royal Challengers Bengaluru's home ground, while playoffs are expected to be divided between Punjab and Karnataka.
- Before the season opener on March 28, Congress MLA Vijayanand Kashappanavar demanded tickets, claiming elected representatives are "VIPs" who shouldn't wait in queues.
- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar offered three non-transferable tickets per legislator, while Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara dismissed misuse allegations, stating tickets are booked online.
- A BCCI source stated, "if there is no solution, then bcci will move the final to another city," as the Board balances political complications against hosting rights.
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