Bengaluru Traffic Update: Police Issue Advisory Ahead of RCB vs SRH, IPL 2026 Opening Match; Check Diversions

Bengaluru Traffic Police issued an advisory ahead of the IPL 2026 opening game between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Saturday, March 28. The match will be held at M Chinnaswamy Stadium at 7:30 pm. 

To avoid vehicular congestion and for the smooth flow, Bengaluru Traffic Police issued restrictions which will be imposed from 3 pm to 12 am today (March 28) near the stadium. In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter), the company asked people to plan their travel.

Police request commuters to use maximum use of public transport such as trains, metros, and buses. Police advise people to avoid unnecessary travel during this period of time and area, and also avoid crowded roads. 

Match days are here in Bengaluru.

Traffic restrictions will be in place from 3 PM to 12 AM around M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Watch the video and plan your commute in advance. Please use designated parking areas.

Your cooperation will help keep the city moving smoothly.… pic.twitter.com/ic2qkOv9AG

— ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಸಂಚಾರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ BengaluruTrafficPolice (@blrcitytraffic) March 27, 2026

Parking Restrictions

On both sides of Queens Road, from Balekundri Circle to Queens Circle, and from Queens Circle to CTO Junction.

On MG Road, from Anil Kumble Circle to Queens Circle, and from Queens Road to Anil Kumble Junction, on both sides of the road.

Link Road-from MG Road to Cubbon Road.

Raj Bhavan Road, T. Chowdaiah Road, and Race Course Road.

On both sides of Central Street Road

On Cubbon Road, from CTO Circle to Dickenson Road Junction, on both sides. Further, from Kamaraj Roadblrcitypolicekenson Road Junction on Cubbon Road, parking of all vehicles except BMTC buses is prohibited.

On St. Mark's Road, from Cash Pharmacy Junction to Anil Kumble Circle.

On Museum Road, from MG Road to St. Mark's Road and up to Ashirvadam Circle.

On Kasturba Road, from Queens Circle to Hudson Circle, and on Mallya Hospital Road from Siddalingaiah Circle to RRM R Circle.

Inside Cubbon Park: King Road, in front of Press Club, in front of Bal Bhavan, and Fountain Road - parking is strictly prohibited.

On Lavelle Road, from Queens Circle to Vittal Mallya Road Junction - parking is prohibited.

On Vittal Mallya Road, from Siddalingaiah Circle to Bishop Cotton Girls School on St. Mark's Road - parking is strictly prohibited.

Parking restrictions around the stadium, including Queens Road, MG Road, Anil Kumble Circle, Museum Road, and Kasturba Road to reduce traffic congestion. 

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Parking Places

St. Joseph's Indian High School Ground, Siddalingaiah circle.

St Joseph's Europion school Ground, Museum Road

Freedom Park, MLCP parking Place.

GarudaMall Parking place.

First floor of Shivajinagar Bus Stand.

U B City Parking place.

Entry and Exit Arrangements at the Stadium

Gates E-1 to E-3 and Gates E-18, E-19, E-22 & E-23 are located on Cubbon Road and can be used for entry.

Gates E-11 to E-17 are located on Link Road and can be accessed from Anil Kumble Circle and BRV Circle.

Entry is available at Gates E-05 and E-08 on Queens Road, while exit is permitted only through Gates E-09 and E-9A

Gate E-10 on Queens Road is reserved for players, support staff, stadium authorities, and VIPs.

Special parking areas at: St Joseph’s Indian High School ground, St Joseph’s European ground, Freedom Park
Garuda Mall, UB City and Shivajinagar TTMC (first floor).

Drop and Pick-up points for autos and cars are set between BRV Ground Gate No. 6 and Manekshaw Parade Ground.