Metro services extended for IPL matches at Chinnaswamy stadium

As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season resumes, cricket fans in Bengaluru are in for a treat, not just with the matches, but also with extended metro services for easier stadium access. Tomorrow (May 17), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, and metro services are being extended accordingly.

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The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced special service extensions for metro commuters heading to the stadium for matches scheduled on May 17 and May 23.

To ensure smooth travel, metro services from four major terminals, Whitefield, Challaghatta, Silk Board, and Madavara will run until 1:00 AM on match nights. The last train from Majestic station, a major interchange hub, will depart at 1:35 AM.

BMRCL has encouraged the public to take advantage of this extended metro facility and plan their travel accordingly. Security arrangements and crowd management measures will also be in place at key stations, particularly around the Cubbon Park and MG Road areas, which are closest to Chinnaswamy Stadium.