Delhi Traffic Police has issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the IPL 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders at Arun Jaitley Stadium on May 8.
The day-night match is scheduled from 7 pm to 10:30 pm, and authorities have warned of heavy congestion around central Delhi during match hours.
According to the advisory, traffic diversions and restrictions are likely to remain in place from 5 pm until midnight depending on crowd movement and vehicle pressure near the stadium.
Heavy and commercial vehicles will not be allowed on several major routes around the venue.
The restricted routes include:
Delhi Traffic Police has also advised commuters to avoid key roads near the stadium during the match.
These include:
Officials said congestion is expected to peak before the start of the match and immediately after it concludes.
Spectators have been instructed to use designated entry routes based on their gate numbers.
South Side Entry
East Side Entry
West Side Entry
Parking near Arun Jaitley Stadium will only be allowed for vehicles carrying authorised parking labels.
Free public parking has been arranged at:
Park-and-ride facilities will also operate from these locations.
Authorities have earmarked dedicated parking zones for labelled vehicles:
No parking will be allowed on:
Police warned that illegally parked vehicles would be towed and prosecuted.
Dedicated app-based taxi pick-up and drop-off points have also been notified:
Delhi Traffic Police has strongly advised cricket fans to use Delhi Metro and public transport to avoid delays caused by heavy traffic near the stadium.
Authorities have also urged spectators to arrive early due to expected congestion and mandatory security checks before entry into the venue.