However, on 28 May 2013 it was officially announced that Bengaluru FC would be formed in the city for the 2013–14 season. Then on 20 July the stadium hosted a mega-event which officially launched the club and the stadium was officially announced as the home for the club for the upcoming season. The team then played their first ever match against Mohun Bagan at the stadium. Ending in a 1–1 draw, the encounter was made memorable by the crowd which was almost full to capacity.