Pune's MCA International Stadium is being considered as an alternate home venue for IPL 2026, with both Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) having visited the facility. Both franchises are facing issues with their traditional home grounds: Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is banned following a stampede incident, and Rajasthan Cricket Association's administrative issues have impacted Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium. The Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) expressed gratitude for the visits and confidence that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will approve the stadium for upcoming matches.