Narendra Modi Stadium

Narendra Modi Stadium
Interior of the stadium
Full nameNarendra Modi Stadium
Former names
  • Motera Cricket Stadium
AddressSardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave, Motera,
Ahmedabad, Gujarat,
India
LocationAhmedabad, Gujarat, India
Coordinates23°05′29″N 72°35′50″E / 23.09139°N 72.59722°E / 23.09139; 72.59722
Elevation84 m
Public transit Narendra Modi Stadium
Motera Stadium Red Line
Parking13000
OwnerGujarat Cricket Association
OperatorGujarat Cricket Association
Executive suites76
Capacity132,000(total) (2020–present)
Record attendance111,989 (Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour)
Field size160 metres (180 yd) x 140 metres (150 yd)
Field shapeOval
Acreage63 acres (25 ha)
SurfaceBermuda grass
ScoreboardYes
Construction
Broke ground
  • 2016
BuiltSeptember 2015 – February 2020
Opened24 February 2020
Construction cost800 crore (US$95 million)
ArchitectAndrew James (Populous)
BuilderLarsen and Toubro
Structural engineerWalter P Moore Engineers and Consultants
Main contractorsLarsen and Toubro
Tenants
India national cricket team (2020–present)
Gujarat cricket team (2020–present)
India women's national cricket team (2020–present)
Gujarat women's cricket team (2020–present)
Gujarat Titans (2022–present)
Website
GCA official website
Ground information
LocationAhmedabad, Gujarat, India
OperatorGujarat Cricket Association
End names
Adani Pavilion End
Jio End
International information
Last Test9–13 March 2023:
 India v  Australia
Last ODI12 February 2025:
 India v  England
Last T20I1 February 2023:
 India v  New Zealand
Last WODI29 October 2024:
 India v  New Zealand
As of 29 October 2024
Source: Cricinfo

Narendra Modi Stadium is a cricket ground in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. With a total capacity of 132,000, it is the world's largest stadium. It is owned by the Gujarat Cricket Association, and hosts both domestic and international cricket matches. The stadium has hosted several high-profile matches, such as the 2023 One Day International World Cup final. It is named after the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.

It replaced the Sardar Patel Stadium, which hosted domestic and international cricket in the city until its demolition in 2015, including the 1987, 1996, and 2011 Cricket World Cups. In 2014, it was decided that a new stadium should be built on the same plot. The new stadium, originally named Motera Stadium, was designed by the Populous design firm and built by Larsen and Toubro. It took five years to build, at an estimated cost of 800 crore (US$95 million). After completion, the new arena replaced the Melbourne Cricket Ground as the world's largest cricket stadium. The stadium has four dressing rooms, 11 centre pitches, and two practice grounds. The practice grounds can also serve as venues for domestic matches.

The new stadium opened to the public in 2020 amid the Namaste Trump event. In 2021, the stadium was renamed Narendra Modi Stadium in honour of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had previously served as chief minister of Gujarat (2001–2014) and president of the GCA (2009-2014). In 2021, the stadium was inaugurated with Indian President Ram Nath Kovind presiding over the event.

On 24 February 2021, the stadium hosted its first Test match, when home side India played against England. It was also its first day-night test game. On 29 September 2022, the opening ceremony of the 2022 National Games of India was held in the stadium.