Namma Metro services in Bengaluru will run beyond their usual hours on Saturday, October 17, 2026, to help cricket fans travel home after the city's scheduled T20 match. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) announced the extended timings in a press release issued on Friday, October 16. The last trains, which normally depart from terminal stations at 11 p.m., will run later into the early hours of Sunday, October 18.

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Namma Metro Services on 17 October

Under the revised schedule, the last train from Whitefield (Kadugodi) will leave at midnight, while the final service from Challaghatta will depart at 12.15 a.m. On the Green Line, trains from Silk Institute and Madavara will operate until 12.15 a.m. On the Yellow Line, the last train from Bommasandra will leave at midnight, while the final service from R.V. Road will depart at 1.30 a.m.

Meanwhile, the last train from Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station, Majestic, towards all four directions will leave at 1 a.m. These extended services are intended to make late-night travel easier for spectators after the match.

BMRCL has also arranged QR codes for two-way Namma Metro journeys through digital match tickets. This facility is expected to make travelling to and from the stadium more convenient for cricket fans.

Advisory for Passengers

Spectators have been advised to select metro stations according to their stadium entry gates. Those entering through gates on Cubbon Road should use Cubbon Park Metro station, and those accessing through gates on Link Road are advised to use Mahatma Gandhi Road Metro station, which is the closest to those gates.

BMRCL has stated that it can regulate or temporarily close station entry points whenever necessary to maintain passenger safety and security. Commuters should follow instructions issued by metro officials while travelling during the match.

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