IPL Match in Delhi to impact traffic on April 4: Key roads and timings to note

Commuters travelling through central Delhi on April 4 are advised to plan their journeys carefully, as traffic restrictions and diversions will be in effect for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians.

Delhi Traffic Police @dtptraffic, on their official handle on X stated:“In view of the IPL 2026 match (Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians) at Arun Jaitley Stadium on 04.04.2026, traffic may be affected in the nearby stretches. Heavy traffic expected from 01:00 PM – 09:00 PM.LIKELY AFFECTED STRETCHES - Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg -JLN Marg -Asaf Ali RoadRESTRICTIONS - No heavy/commercial vehicles on BSZ Marg & JLN Marg (as specified stretches) Avoid above roads; plan alternate routes & travel in advance Use Park & Ride facilities from designated locationsStay updated through Delhi Police Traffic channels.”

The match will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, one of the capital’s busiest sporting venues, and authorities are anticipating a significant surge in vehicular and pedestrian movement in the surrounding areas.

Peak traffic hours identified

According to the advisory, the build-up of congestion will be gradual in the afternoon and evening. The period between 1:00 PM and 9:00 PM will experience the heaviest traffic. This period includes the arrival of spectators, the timing of matches, and the dispersal of spectators after a match, all of which cause a build-up of traffic.

It has been indicated that even after 9:00 PM, movement of traffic may still be slow, especially right after the end of the match when all spectators exit the stadium.

Key roads expected to be affected

Commuters have been strongly advised to avoid the following stretches during match hours:

These areas are expected to witness significant congestion due to match-day traffic and security arrangements.

Restrictions on heavy vehicles

To ease congestion, the movement of heavy and commercial vehicles will be restricted on several stretches:

These restrictions are aimed at ensuring smoother traffic flow in high-density zones around the stadium.

Stadium entry gates and access routes

Spectators attending the match have been assigned specific entry routes based on gate numbers:

Authorities have urged visitors to follow designated routes to avoid confusion and delays.

Parking arrangements and Park-and-Ride facility

Free parking will be available at the following locations:

These locations will be connected to the stadium via a park-and-ride facility, with shuttle bus services starting two hours before the match and continuing until one hour after it ends.Parking near the stadium is strictly restricted, except for vehicles with valid labels displaying vehicle and driver details.

Designated parking for labelled vehicles

General traffic rules

Advisory for commuters

The Delhi Traffic Police has requested the public to take precautionary measures to minimize the problem. The measures are as follows:

It is expected that more traffic personnel would be deployed at the venue and nearby areas to handle the rush of traffic. Barricading, diversion points, and on-ground surveillance would be implemented to effectively regulate the flow of traffic.Considering the magnitude of the event, it is believed that coordination between the traffic police and local authorities would be of utmost help in maintaining the situation and avoiding any inconvenience.People are advised to keep themselves updated with the latest information released by the Delhi Traffic Police, which would include information on diversions, congestion points, and route changes throughout the day