‘Cheer responsibly’: Bengaluru police roll out elaborate security, traffic plan for IPL matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium

Stadium gates will open four hours prior to match time, with seven gates and 28 entry points set up to regulate movement. A holding area system has been introduced on the premises, where spectators will undergo QR verification before proceeding through turnstiles to their designated stands. Authorities said the system aims to prevent crowding on surrounding roads and ensure orderly entry. The police are instructed not to allow gatherings outside the stadium that could disrupt traffic.

Public transport push, multi-layer security in place

To ease congestion, spectators are strongly encouraged to use public transport, with metro access available via Cubbon Park and MG Road stations and additional coaches deployed. Parking will be restricted to pre-booked slots at designated locations such as Garuda Mall, St. Joseph’s Indian High School, St. Joseph’s Boys High School and Freedom Park, with shuttle services operating to the stadium.

Over 500 CCTV cameras, including AI-enabled systems, have been installed for real-time monitoring, while personnel from multiple units—including law and order, traffic police, State Disaster Response Force, Karnataka State Reserve Police, City Armed Reserve and Home Guards—have been deployed. Multi-layer security checks, including frisking and QR verification, will be enforced, and police have warned that individuals without valid tickets will not be allowed near the venue.

As part of emergency preparedness, nine ambulances and four medical aid centres with trained teams will be stationed at the venue, alongside designated evacuation routes and public address systems. Mock drills have been conducted, with another scheduled ahead of match day.

The commissioner said, “The public must unlearn old patterns and cooperate with the new arrangements to ensure safety and smooth conduct of matches.”