BCCI Secretary Reveals KSCA Ticket Demands Led to IPL Final Shift to Ahmedabad
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has clarified that the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final was moved from Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium to Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium due to excessive ticket demands by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia explained that while standard protocol allocates 15% of seating capacity as complimentary tickets to the host association, the KSCA requested a significantly larger allocation for its members and affiliated clubs. This demand exceeded established guidelines, prompting the venue change. The final is scheduled for May 31, 2026, in Ahmedabad, a venue that has hosted the title match in three of the last four years. Consequently, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be denied a home final if they qualify. The playoffs schedule includes matches in Dharamsala and New Chandigarh leading up to the final. This disclosure resolves earlier ambiguity regarding the BCCI's initial statement citing vague requirements beyond established protocols.
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BCCI Secretary Reveals KSCA Ticket Demands Led to IPL Final Shift to Ahmedabad
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has clarified that the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final was moved from Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium to Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium due to excessive ticket demands by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia explained that while standard protocol allocates 15% of seating capacity as complimentary tickets to the host association, the KSCA requested a significantly larger allocation for its members and affiliated clubs. This demand exceeded established guidelines, prompting the venue change. The final is scheduled for May 31, 2026, in Ahmedabad, a venue that has hosted the title match in three of the last four years. Consequently, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be denied a home final if they qualify. The playoffs schedule includes matches in Dharamsala and New Chandigarh leading up to the final. This disclosure resolves earlier ambiguity regarding the BCCI's initial statement citing vague requirements beyond established protocols.
The Indian Express