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M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Sree Kanteerava Drive Bangalore's Sports Scene

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Bengaluru FC rely on established local grounds for training and match preparation.

By Bangalore Sport Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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M. Chinnaswamy Stadium stands as the primary home venue for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the cricket side captained by Rajat Patidar and coached by Andy Flower.

The stadium's role has grown more visible after the team captured its first IPL title in 2025 and repeated as champion in 2026, ending a 17-year drought that included three runner-up finishes. Bengaluru FC finished fourth of 14 teams in the 2025-26 Indian Super League season at its own ground, Sree Kanteerava Stadium. Both venues supply the day-to-day facilities that allow squads to prepare without relying on distant training sites.

Cricket setup at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

Players including Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar use the central Bangalore ground for nets and recovery work. The venue's location inside the city keeps travel time short for a squad that trains most weekdays. Maintenance crews keep the outfield and practice areas ready year-round, supporting the back-to-back title runs that began last season.

Football facilities at Sree Kanteerava Stadium

Bengaluru FC conducts sessions and hosts league matches at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in the same urban core. The ground's pitch and seating layout accommodate the demands of the Indian Super League schedule. The fourth-place finish last season reflected steady use of these on-site resources rather than external camps.

Both stadiums sit within established city limits and connect directly to local transport routes, cutting logistical costs for daily operations. Supporters can reach either venue on foot or by short public transit rides from central neighbourhoods. Team schedules posted on official sites list training blocks at these grounds, giving fans a practical way to track access times without additional travel planning.

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