L J Ravi 
Bengaluru metro services to be extended on WPL match days.
Bengaluru: Metro extends services for WPL T20 matches to ease commuter travel
BMRCL announces extended metro services for Women’s Premier League matches in Bengaluru from February 21 to March 1, 2025.
In a bid to facilitate smooth travel for cricket enthusiasts attending the Women’s Premier League (WPL) T20 matches in Chinnaswamy stadium, Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced extended metro services on match days. The games are scheduled to take place in Bengaluru on February 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, and March 1, 2025.
To accommodate the anticipated surge in ridership, metro trains on both the Purple and Green Lines will operate beyond their usual hours. According to BMRCL, the last train from the four terminal stations—Challaghatta, Whitefield, Madavara, and Silk Institute—will depart at 11:20 PM. Additionally, the final service from Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station, Majestic, will leave at 11:55 PM towards all directions.
Passengers can use various ticketing options, including QR tickets, Smart Cards, National Common Mobility Cards (NCMC), and tokens, ensuring seamless access to metro services during the extended hours.
The WPL 2025 matches in Bengaluru are expected to draw large crowds, given the growing popularity of women’s cricket in India. The decision to extend metro services aligns with Bengaluru’s increasing reliance on public transport for major sporting events, particularly to decongest traffic around stadiums.
