DC vs KKR Today: Delhi traffic advisory, routes to avoid, parking
Delhi Traffic Police has issued a detailed advisory for the Delhi Capitals versus Kolkata Knight Riders IPL match at Arun Jaitley Stadium on 8 May. The curbs cover diversions, parking limits and public transport advice to manage heavy match-day congestion.
Cricket fans heading to Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL Match 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium on May 8 should prepare for major traffic diversions and parking restrictions in central Delhi.
The advisory issued by Delhi Traffic Police states that heavy traffic movement is expected around the stadium during the day-night IPL clash scheduled from 7 PM to 10:30 PM.
TRAFFIC DIVERSIONS LIKELY FROM 5 PM
According to the advisory, traffic diversions and restrictions may be imposed on major stretches including Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg and Jawaharlal Nehru Marg between 5 PM and midnight, depending on congestion levels.
Heavy and commercial vehicles will not be allowed on the following routes:
Daryaganj to Delhi Gate Chowk via BSZ Marg
Delhi Gate Chowk to Guru Nanak Chowk via JLN Marg
ITO to Delhi Gate Chowk via BSZ Marg
COMMUTERS ADVISED TO AVOID THESE ROADS
People travelling through central Delhi have been advised to avoid the following roads during match hours:
JL N Marg from Rajghat to Delhi Gate
Asaf Ali Road from Turkman Gate to Delhi Gate
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg from Delhi Gate to ITO
Traffic congestion is expected to increase significantly before and after the IPL match.
ENTRY GATES FOR SPECTATORS
Spectators visiting the stadium should use designated entry routes according to their gate numbers.
SOUTH SIDE ENTRY
Gates 1 to 8: Entry through BSZ Marg
EAST SIDE ENTRY
Gates 10 to 15: Entry through JL N Marg near Ambedkar Stadium Bus Terminal
WEST SIDE ENTRY
Gates 16 to 18: Entry through BSZ Marg near the petrol pump area
PARKING RULES AROUND ARUN JAITLEY STADIUM
The traffic advisory states that parking near the stadium will not be allowed except for vehicles carrying authorised parking labels.
Free parking facilities have been arranged at:
Mata Sundari Road
Rajghat Power House Road
Velodrome Road
These parking areas will also offer park-and-ride services for spectators.
DESIGNATED PARKING FOR LABELLED VEHICLES
Special parking zones have been earmarked for labelled vehicles:
P-1: JP Park near Gate No. 3
P-2: Vikram Nagar near Shahidi Park
P-3: Near JJB/Prayas Office for two-wheelers
P-4: Between Gate No. 7 and 8 near JJB/Prayas Office
NO-PARKING ZONES ANNOUNCED
No parking will be permitted on:
BSZ Marg
JL N Marg
Ring Road stretch from Rajghat to IP Flyover
The police warned that illegally parked vehicles will be towed and prosecuted.
PARK-AND-RIDE FACILITY FOR FANS
To reduce congestion near the stadium, park-and-ride services will operate from:
Mata Sundari Road
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Rajghat Power House Road
Velodrome Road
Shanti Van Parking
Nearby service roads
Bus services are scheduled to begin two hours before the match and continue until one hour after the game ends.
APP-BASED TAXI PICK-UP AND DROP POINTS
Dedicated cab pick-up and drop-off points for app-based taxi services have also been notified:
Gate No. 2 near Maulana Azad Medical College on BSZ Marg
Rajghat Chowk
Service lane on Ring Road between IP Flyover and Rajghat
METRO RECOMMENDED FOR MATCHGOERS
Authorities have advised spectators to use public transport, especially the Delhi Metro, to avoid delays caused by heavy traffic around the stadium area. Early arrival is also recommended due to security checks and expected congestion before the start of the IPL fixture.
Cricket fans heading to Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL Match 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium on May 8 should prepare for major traffic diversions and parking restrictions in central Delhi.
The advisory issued by Delhi Traffic Police states that heavy traffic movement is expected around the stadium during the day-night IPL clash scheduled from 7 PM to 10:30 PM.
TRAFFIC DIVERSIONS LIKELY FROM 5 PM
According to the advisory, traffic diversions and restrictions may be imposed on major stretches including Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg and Jawaharlal Nehru Marg between 5 PM and midnight, depending on congestion levels.
Heavy and commercial vehicles will not be allowed on the following routes:
Daryaganj to Delhi Gate Chowk via BSZ Marg
Delhi Gate Chowk to Guru Nanak Chowk via JLN Marg
ITO to Delhi Gate Chowk via BSZ Marg
COMMUTERS ADVISED TO AVOID THESE ROADS
People travelling through central Delhi have been advised to avoid the following roads during match hours:
JL N Marg from Rajghat to Delhi Gate
Asaf Ali Road from Turkman Gate to Delhi Gate
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg from Delhi Gate to ITO
Traffic congestion is expected to increase significantly before and after the IPL match.
ENTRY GATES FOR SPECTATORS
Spectators visiting the stadium should use designated entry routes according to their gate numbers.
SOUTH SIDE ENTRY
Gates 1 to 8: Entry through BSZ Marg
EAST SIDE ENTRY
Gates 10 to 15: Entry through JL N Marg near Ambedkar Stadium Bus Terminal
WEST SIDE ENTRY
Gates 16 to 18: Entry through BSZ Marg near the petrol pump area
PARKING RULES AROUND ARUN JAITLEY STADIUM
The traffic advisory states that parking near the stadium will not be allowed except for vehicles carrying authorised parking labels.
Free parking facilities have been arranged at:
Mata Sundari Road
Rajghat Power House Road
Velodrome Road
These parking areas will also offer park-and-ride services for spectators.
DESIGNATED PARKING FOR LABELLED VEHICLES
Special parking zones have been earmarked for labelled vehicles:
P-1: JP Park near Gate No. 3
P-2: Vikram Nagar near Shahidi Park
P-3: Near JJB/Prayas Office for two-wheelers
P-4: Between Gate No. 7 and 8 near JJB/Prayas Office
NO-PARKING ZONES ANNOUNCED
No parking will be permitted on:
BSZ Marg
JL N Marg
Ring Road stretch from Rajghat to IP Flyover
The police warned that illegally parked vehicles will be towed and prosecuted.
PARK-AND-RIDE FACILITY FOR FANS
To reduce congestion near the stadium, park-and-ride services will operate from:
Mata Sundari Road
Rajghat Power House Road
Velodrome Road
Shanti Van Parking
Nearby service roads
Bus services are scheduled to begin two hours before the match and continue until one hour after the game ends.
APP-BASED TAXI PICK-UP AND DROP POINTS
Dedicated cab pick-up and drop-off points for app-based taxi services have also been notified:
Gate No. 2 near Maulana Azad Medical College on BSZ Marg
Rajghat Chowk
Service lane on Ring Road between IP Flyover and Rajghat
METRO RECOMMENDED FOR MATCHGOERS
Authorities have advised spectators to use public transport, especially the Delhi Metro, to avoid delays caused by heavy traffic around the stadium area. Early arrival is also recommended due to security checks and expected congestion before the start of the IPL fixture.
