M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in central Bengaluru is home to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). It sits between Cubbon Park and MG Road, where roads are busy even on normal days. On match days, Bengaluru Traffic Police bans parking on most nearby roads, so here’s how to get there, where to park and get dropped, and what you can’t carry.
Bengaluru Traffic Police issues an advisory before each match. Check the latest one for your date.
Chinnaswamy Stadium at a glance
| Location | MG Road / Cubbon Road area, Bengaluru |
| Home team | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (IPL); KSCA |
| Nearest metro | Cubbon Park and MG Road (Purple Line) |
| Parking | Freedom Park, UB City and other designated spots |
| Cab / auto pick-up | BRV Ground, Manekshaw Parade Ground |
How to reach Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Metro: Cubbon Park and MG Road stations on Namma Metro’s Purple Line are both within walking distance.
- Bus: BMTC runs buses from the stadium after IPL matches.
- Cabs and autos: Ola, Uber and auto pick-up/drop-off points have been at BRV Ground and Manekshaw Parade Ground.
Parking near Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Designated parking has been available at Freedom Park, UB City and other notified locations.
- No parking on Queens Road, MG Road, Link Road, Raj Bhavan Road, T Chowdaiah Road, Race Course Road, Central Street, Cubbon Road, St Mark’s Road, Museum Road, Kasturba Road, Lavelle Road and Vittal Mallya Road, and none inside Cubbon Park.
Things not allowed in Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Power banks, pen drives, laptops, tablets and other electronic gadgets
- Backpacks, bottles, thermos flasks and outside food
- Selfie sticks, umbrellas, helmets and pens
- Perfumes, gels, toys and toy guns
- Cigarettes, bidis, gutka and supari
Frequently asked questions
Which metro station is nearest to Chinnaswamy Stadium?
Cubbon Park and MG Road on the Purple Line are both within walking distance.
Where can I park for an RCB match?
At designated parking such as Freedom Park or UB City. Most roads around the stadium are no-parking zones on match days.
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Sources: Bengaluru Traffic Police IPL advisories (as reported by Deccan Herald and Free Press Journal). Easy Guide India is not affiliated with KSCA or RCB.