Overview
- Sources indicate the MCA Stadium in Pune will host most Rajasthan Royals home fixtures in 2026, with remaining games likely in Guwahati, and a BCCI confirmation is expected soon.
- Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur was reported to be non-compliant with updated evacuation and safety norms, prompting the search for an alternative venue.
- IPL chairman Arun Dhumal has said Jaipur will remain ineligible until the Rajasthan Cricket Association conducts elections and installs an elected body after prolonged ad-hoc control.
- Both Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru evaluated Pune as a home option, but reports say RR have moved ahead in securing the ground.
- Pune’s MCA Stadium has extensive IPL pedigree and recent international hosting experience, positioning it as a ready temporary base for the franchise.