Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has shared an update on the security plans at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The Bengaluru-based franchise revealed that it plans to use advanced AI-based video analytics to improve crowd management at the venue.
After RCB won the IPL 2025 season, celebrations in Bengaluru turned chaotic when a stampede broke out outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The incident raised security concerns and questions arose over whether Royal Challengers Bangalore would play their IPL 2026 home matches at the venue.
The situation also affected the status of the stadium, as it lost the chance to host some matches during the 2025 Women’s World Cup.
RCB proposes AI-based crowd management measures at Chinnaswamy Stadium
Royal Challengers Bengaluru shared an update on social media about the new security measures planned at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The franchise said it wants to use advanced AI-based video analytics to improve crowd management at the venue.
RCB also confirmed that it has formally written to the Karnataka State Cricket Association, proposing to install 300 to 350 AI-enabled cameras inside the stadium.
“𝗥𝗖𝗕 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦: 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘁𝘁𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘯 𝘊𝘩𝘩𝘴𝘯𝘴𝘴𝘷𝘷𝘷𝘵𝘥𝘩𝘪𝘶𝘮 advanced for 𝘥𝘩𝘪𝘶𝘮,” the statement read.
“In a formal communication to KSCA, RCB has proposed to install 300 to 350 AI-enabled cameras at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.”
𝗥𝗖𝗕 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦: Advanced AI video analytics technology for 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗱 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘯𝘴𝘸𝘱 𝘷𝘵𝘥𝘿𝘪𝘶𝘮.
In a formal communication to KSCA, RCB has proposed to install 300 to 350 AI-enabled cameras at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.… pic.twitter.com/LuJ3v4uNwa
– Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) 16 January 2026
Bengaluru commits to bear entire ₹4.5 crore cost of AI surveillance initiative
The franchisee said the proposed monitoring system would help manage the crowd more effectively. The technology will track entry and exit points in real-time, control movement, prevent unauthorized access and improve queue discipline to promote fan safety.
The Bengaluru-based franchise also confirmed that it will cover the entire one-time cost of the project, which is estimated to be around ₹4.5 crore.
“This advanced surveillance technology will empower KSCA and law enforcement agencies to efficiently manage crowd movement, ensure disciplined queuing, monitor unauthorized access through real-time tracking of entry and exit, and significantly enhance overall fan safety,” the statement said.
“RCB has committed to bear the entire one-time cost of this initiative, estimated to be approximately ₹4.5 crore.”
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