M Chinnaswamy set for massive revamp! KSCA plans 20,000-seat expansion
Plans are underway for a major upgrade of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The Karnataka State Cricket Association aims to increase seating capacity by 20,000. The renovation will improve spectator facilities, crowd movement, and parking.
This ambitious project seeks to modernize the iconic venue to meet global standards. The transformation is expected to take considerable time.
Plans are underway to significantly upgrade the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, with the Karnataka State Cricket Association initiating steps towards a long-term renovation aimed at enhancing capacity and overall fan experience. The move comes shortly after KSCA officials, led by president Venkatesh Prasad, met Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K.
Shivakumar to discuss an ambitious expansion plan. The proposal seeks to increase the stadium’s seating capacity, currently around 34,000, by an additional 20,000 seats. Taking the first formal step, the KSCA has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI), inviting proposals for a comprehensive overhaul.
The project will cover architectural and structural redesign, improved spectator facilities, better crowd movement systems, along with upgraded parking and traffic management solutions. While no fixed deadline has been outlined yet, Prasad acknowledged the scale and complexity of the project. “We haven’t set a timeline for completing the renovation because it’s a lengthy process,” Prasad told Deccan Herald.