The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) has formally requested the BCCI to retain Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium as the Rajasthan Royals' home venue for IPL 2026. This comes amid reports that the Royals are exploring Pune's Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium as an alternative due to infrastructure concerns. The RCA assures the BCCI and IPL authorities that all safety and security requirements will be met, emphasizing the stadium's history and successful hosting of recent matches. They also noted that any stadium assessment should follow established regulatory processes and involve statutory authorities.