Ranji Trophy 2025–26 final to be shifted from M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to this new venue: Know about it

Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Final is set to be played between the eight-time champions Karnataka and the first-time finalists Jammu & Kashmir. Royal Challengers Bengaluru's home venue, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, won't host the upcoming Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Final, which has been scheduled to begin from February 24, as the Final venue has been shifted.  

KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground in Hubli will host Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Final

Instead of the popular M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground in Hubli will host the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Final between Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir. The BCCI Domestic verified X page has confirmed the Final venue by posting the following page. 

Why will M. Chinnaswamy Stadium not host Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Final?

According to the recent ESPNcricinfo report, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) had the option to host the upcoming Ranji Trophy Final either in M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru) or KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground (Hubli). As the IPL venue in Bengaluru is still works in progress at several spectator gates and access points, the KSCA can't ensure to provide a high-quality match-viewing experience along with spectator convenience for a big game, like the Ranji Trophy Final. So, the KSCA has chosen Hubli for the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Final. 

A KSCA spokesperson said ESPNcricinfo, "Several spectator gates and access points are currently being dismantled and widened, along with other critical improvement works. In view of these ongoing developments, it would not have been feasible to ensure the high-quality match-viewing experience and spectator convenience a marquee fixture such as a Ranji final deserves."

Watch: Jammu & Kashmir players' celebration after reaching historic Final of Ranji Trophy 2025-26

Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Finalists

Jammu & Kashmir have reached the Final after dramatically beating Bengal in the Semi-final. After replying 302 all out against Bengal's first innings total of 328 all out, J&K bundled out their opponents for only 99 runs, while chasing the fourth innings target of 126 runs after losing four wickets to win the match by six wickets. 

Meanwhile, Karnataka performed dominantly in the Semi-final against Uttarakhand. After scoring 736 runs in the first innings, they bundled out Uttarakhand for only 233 runs. Karnataka already almost confirmed their place for the Final with a 503-run first innings lead. Later, Karnataka scored 323 all out, while their opponents scored 260/6 against the fourth innings target of 827 runs. After the drawn match, Karnataka have advanced to the Final, thanks to their mammoth first innings lead.