Will Rajasthan Royals Matches Shift from Guwahati After Assam Election 2026 Date Announcement?

The recent announcement of the Assam Assembly Election 2026 has raised questions about the calendar of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The concern is particularly for the inaugural title holders, Rajasthan Royals (RR), who are scheduled to play three of their matches in Guwahati. Assam Election 2026 Date is April 9, and fans are now wondering if the franchise's home games will take place at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium or if they will be moved.

Will Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 Matches Shift From Assam?

The 2008 IPL champions will be playing three matches in Guwahati in the upcoming season, which includes the matches against Chennai Super Kings on March 20, Mumbai Indians on April 7, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 10 in Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium, which is one of the biggest cricket stadiums in the world.

However, the matches on April 7 and 10 have raised concerns, particularly because the people in Assam will vote in the state's assembly election on April 9. The talks around the rescheduling of the fixtures is emerging in social media because the security deployment and logistical arrangements during elections often create conflicts for large sporting events.

However, no official announcements have been made so far by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding the schedule changes. In addition to that, several reports also suggest that the BCCI has clarified that there are currently no plans to move Rajasthan Royals Guwahati Matches.

Why is Guwahati Rajasthan Royals' Second Home?

Rajasthan Royals' original home ground is Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium, but in recent years the franchise has often seen playing some of their matches in Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium. The reason behind this is their new captain, Riyan Parag. The right-handed batter belongs to Assam and also plays domestic cricket for the state. He also has a massive franchise in Assam, which is why RR decided to make Guwahati their second home.

The move will also help RR to expand their fanbase outside their primary base in Jaipur. It has also been observed that the fans in Guwahati come in large numbers to enjoy the limited cricket action during the Indian Premier League.