IPL 2024: Fan park to come up in Mangaluru on May 4 and 5

Mangaluru: Here is some good news for cricket lovers. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will reach more cricket lovers, especially for IPL matches in Mangaluru through Tata IPL fan park at the Karavali Utsav Ground on May 4 and 5.

The IPL fan park will give a stadium like feel to cricket fans with every breathtaking moment captured on giant screens, said BCCI senior manager (cricket operations) Sumith B to the media in Mangaluru.

Whistles, cheers, face-paintings, crazy stunts - all can be experienced at the IPL fan park. Gujarat Titans (GT) are set to face the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their reverse fixture in Bengaluru on May 4. On May 5, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) take on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at 3:30 pm, while the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) lock horns with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at 7:30 pm. The gates of the IPL fan park will open one hour prior to the matches, Sumith said.

With the craziest of fans expressing their love for their favourite teams, players, and the game of cricket itself, an electrifying atmosphere is expected at the fan parks of IPL 2024. Reaching fans across 50 tier 2 and tier 3 cities, the fan parks are ready to takeover the IPL fever across the country. In Karnataka, fan parks will come up at Mysuru, Belgavi, Hubbali, and Tumakur, apart from Mangaluru.

On May 4 and 5, fan parks will also be set up at Ludhiana, Mathura, Patna and Puducherry.

With every breathtaking moment captured on the giant screens, each venue will broadcast the live action giving a stadium-like feel to the fans. The entry is free and the fun and excitement will be doubled with live music, merchandise, food stalls, beverages and some fun activities organised by IPL's official sponsors.

To add on to the thrill and excitement, the ones visiting the fan parks will be eligible to showcase their fan moment by expressing their love for their favourite team, player or or the gam of cricket.

The fan park in Mangaluru will also have a VIP lounge, and a separate enclosure for pregnant women and senior citizens where in chairs will be placed. A lucky draw will be held and winners will receive signed jerseys.

Stating that enough security has been arranged for the fan park, Sumith B said CC cameras have been installed at the venue, and ambulances and fire tenders will also be stationed. Police personnel will also strengthen the security at the venue, he added.