RCB Set to Become First IPL Team to Play 100 Matches at Home Venue Chinnaswamy

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are poised to etch their names into the history books by becoming the first franchise in the Indian Premier League to play 100 matches at their designated home ground. This milestone is set to be achieved this Saturday during their afternoon clash against the Delhi Capitals at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Adding to the significance of the occasion, the feat coincides with the IPL’s 19th anniversary; it was at this very venue on April 18, 2008, that RCB featured in the league’s inaugural match against Kolkata Knight Riders.

While legendary franchises like Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have dominated the trophy cabinets, RCB’s achievement highlights a unique bond with their Bengaluru fanbase and their fortress, the Chinnaswamy. The team enters this historic match in high spirits, having secured four wins in their first five games of the 2026 season. As the tournament evolves with new rules and changing pitch conditions, RCB’s landmark 100th home game serves as a celebration of their enduring legacy and consistent presence at the heart of the IPL since its inception.