Karnataka’s Mega Sports Leap: ₹2350 Crore Cricket Stadium Approved
Karnataka’s Congress-led government has approved a groundbreaking ₹2,350 crore international cricket stadium and sports complex in Suryanagar, Anekal taluk, Bengaluru Urban district.
Spanning 75 acres in Indlavadi village, the project aims to elevate the state’s sports scene with world-class facilities.
It includes an 80,000-seat cricket stadium—set to be India’s second-largest after Ahmedabad’s 132,000-capacity venue—plus amenities for 24 indoor and outdoor sports and a 3,000-seat auditorium.
This move addresses limitations of Bengaluru’s existing M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, which seats only 38,000 and hasn’t hosted international cricket since a 2004 stampede that claimed 11 lives.
The initiative, proposed by the Housing Department, focuses on job creation through sports infrastructure, aligning with women’s empowerment as highlighted in promotional materials.
The Cabinet has directed the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) and viability study for swift execution.
World-Class Bengaluru Stadium: Boosting Jobs and Women’s Sports
Housing Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan stated, “With these world-class facilities, it will become one of the largest sports complexes in the country.”
Law Minister H.K. Patil added, “The Cabinet has approved a proposal by the Housing Department to build the stadium and sports complex on 75 acres at Suryanagar Fourth Stage Extension, Indlavadi village. We have directed the department to prepare a Detailed Project Report and viability study.”
This will be Karnataka’s third international cricket venue, following approvals for Mysuru and an ongoing build in Tumakuru.
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— Karnataka Congress (@INCKarnataka) October 19, 2025
Social media buzz reflects excitement over the 80,000 capacity and potential for multi-events, though some criticize past delays.
With over 12.82 lakh hectares affected by recent floods, the project underscores the government’s push for balanced development, promising thousands of jobs and a hub for women’s sports.
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