Mumbai Traffic Police announces restrictions around Wankhede Stadium for IPL 2026 matches

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In view of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 matches at Wankhede Stadium, the Mumbai Traffic Police has issued a detailed traffic advisory to manage congestion and ensure smooth vehicular movement in south Mumbai.

The order, issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic-South) Prashant Pardeshi under provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, will remain in force on match days depending on requirements.

Match Schedule at Wankhede Stadium

The matches featuring Mumbai Indians will be played on the following dates:

March 29 - Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders (7:30 pm)
April 12 - Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (7:30 pm)
April 16 - Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings (7:30 pm)
April 23 - Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings (7:30 pm)
April 29 - Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hydrabad (7:30 pm)
May 4 - Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Gaints (7:30 pm)
May 24 - Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals (3:30 pm)

Authorities expect heavy footfall and vehicular traffic during these fixtures.

Public Transport Advisory

Officials have urged spectators to rely on public transport, including suburban trains and metro services, as there is no parking facility available at the stadium.

Key Parking Restrictions

Parking will be restricted on multiple roads around the stadium, including:

C Road, D Road, E Road, F Road and G Road stretches
N.S. Road (from Mafatlal Bath signal to Air India junction)
Veer Nariman Road (Churchgate to Sundar Mahal junction)

Additionally, pay-and-park facilities will be temporarily suspended on:

Veer Nariman Road
I.M.C. Marg
Traffic Diversions and One-Way Routes

To streamline traffic:

D Road will operate one-way (west to east) from N.S. Road towards E and C Roads
E Road will be one-way (southbound) from D Road towards C Road
Major Road Closures

Temporary closures may be enforced on key stretches such as:

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road (select sections)
Coastal Road (both directions, as required)
Routes between Marine Drive, Worli and Tardeo

Alternative routes via Maharshi Karve Road, Charni Road, Opera House and Peddar Road have been designated for commuters.

Available Parking Near Churchgate

Limited parking options are available near Churchgate station, including:

CR2 Mall
H.T. Parekh Marg
NCPA Marg
Vidhan Bhavan area
Dinshaw Wachha Road
Police Appeal

The Mumbai Traffic Police has appealed to citizens to cooperate with authorities, follow diversions, and avoid private vehicles near the stadium during match hours to prevent congestion in Mumbai's busy south zone.