- The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will wear jerseys featuring the number 11 during their opening match of the 2026 IPL season. The match will be held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- The decision was confirmed by RCB CEO Rajesh Menon. The team chose this step to honor the memory of 11 individuals who died in a stampede during the team’s victory rally last year.
Permanent Seat Reservation in Memory
- RCB will permanently reserve 11 stadium seats as a tribute.
- The stadium will keep these seats empty for every match that takes place. The rule will be enforced during both IPL matches and international competitions.
- The empty seats will create a constant presence which will show people about the event and the deaths that happened.
Memorial Installation at Stadium
- The franchise plans to install a memorial plaque near the stadium entrance.
- The installation process will complete before the upcoming match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The plaque will recognize and honor the victims of the stampede. Match Schedule at Home Venue
- The group stage of the 2026 IPL season will include five RCB matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium. The team will play two matches in Raipur.
- The franchise made these decisions to show respect for history while participating in the tournament.
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