Memorial plaque, 11 seats to honour Chinnaswamy stampede victims: RCB, KSCA
M Chinnaswamy Stadium will honor 11 fans lost in a tragedy. A memorial plaque and 11 reserved seats will be unveiled. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will lead tributes before the match.
The stadium remembers the lives lost during celebrations. This tribute ensures their memory remains part of the venue.
BENGALURU: June 4, 2025 — a date that left an indelible scar on the city’s sporting landscape. The tragic loss of 11 lives outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s maiden IPL title celebrations continues to resonate deeply. As the defending champions begin their title defence at home, both the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) and the Bengaluru-based franchise have put in place measures to honour the memory of the young victims, including a 14-year-old.
In the run-up to the season opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday, the KSCA will unveil a memorial plaque near the inner entrance of the stadium, close to the mural. The tribute aims to create a lasting space for remembrance within the venue that witnessed both joy and tragedy. In a further gesture, 11 seats inside the stadium will be permanently reserved in memory of those who lost their lives.
These seats will not be sold for any matches, including international fixtures. The seats are expected to be located together in a premier stand, allowing the area to be cordoned off as a mark of respect. On match day, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will also lead tributes before the start of play.