Duleep Trophy final shifted to Chepauk Stadium for crowd attendance

The Duleep Trophy 2026-27 final has been relocated from the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru to the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, enabling spectators to attend the championship clash. Scheduled to take place from September 6-10, the move aims to provide fans with the opportunity to watch the domestic first-class tournament's decisive match live at the stadium.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia emphasized that the Duleep Trophy holds significant importance in the cricket calendar and boasts a rich history. The decision to shift the final was motivated primarily by crowd attendance restrictions at the CoE. Saikia stated that relocating the match to Chennai would allow supporters to be a part of the event while also providing a more fitting setting for the tournament's concluding fixture.