Bengaluru, Feb. 13 -- The Karnataka government on Thursday authorised the return of Indian Premier League (IPL) matches to Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium for the 2026 season, reversing a suspension imposed after the stampede last year.

The decision, taken at a cabinet meeting, allowed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to host their home fixtures at the venue, which had been barred following the June 4 stampede during the franchise's maiden title celebrations.

11 people were killed and several others injured in the incident, which also led to the Women's World Cup final being moved from Bengaluru to Navi Mumbai and the stadium's exclusion from India's list of venues for the men's T20 World Cup in 2026.

"The Cabinet today (Thursday) d...