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Matches, Marathons & Fitness Events in Chennai

25 events coming up across Chennai — mostly sports (25).

Sport in Chennai starts at Chepauk. The M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, which seats about 38,000, is home to Chennai Super Kings during the IPL and hosts international cricket and the Tamil Nadu Premier League. Chennaiyin FC play Indian Super League football at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium beside Chennai Central, and Tamil Thalaivas play Pro Kabaddi at the indoor stadium next door. Tennis returns to the SDAT Tennis Stadium in Nungambakkam with the Chennai Open WTA 250 on 2–8 November 2026, and international hockey is played at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Egmore. For participants, the Freshworks Chennai Marathon is on Sunday 3 January 2027, and 5K and 10K runs, cyclothons and triathlons fill weekend mornings from November to February. Surf schools operate at Kovalam on the ECR.

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Saturday

17 October · 3 events

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Aarai Trekfitcamp

17 Oct – 18 Oct · 1:00 PMDecathlon Sports · Nolambur

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Mindspace REIT Chennai Night Run 2026 Powered by SIMS

Sat17Oct

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Mindspace REIT Chennai Night Run 2026 Powered by SIMS

Sat 17 Oct · 7:00 PMIsland Grounds · Park Town & Periamet

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Sip & Smash

Sat 17 Oct · 6:00 PMM Square Badminton/Squash · T. Nagar

₹599+ Details →

Sunday

18 October · 1 event

Sun18Oct

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Run for the Heroes with Pride 2026

Sun 18 Oct · 5:00 AMOlcott Memorial Higher Secondary School · Besant Nagar

₹299+ Details →

Thursday

22 October · 2 events

Thu22Oct

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Indian Racing Festival 2026

Thu 22 Oct · 12:00 PMMadras International Circuit · Irungattukottai

₹300+ Details →

Thu22Oct

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Indian Racing Festival 2026 – Round 3

22 Oct – 23 Oct · 12:00 PMMadras International Circuit

₹300 Details →

Saturday

24 October · 1 event

State Level Kids & Junior Athletic Championship

Sat24Oct

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State Level Kids & Junior Athletic Championship

Sat 24 Oct · 9:30 AMTSP 2 Battalion Parade Ground · Avadi

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Sunday

25 October · 2 events

Pephands Run For Life - 6K Breast Cancer Awareness Marathon

Sun25Oct

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Pephands Run For Life - 6K Breast Cancer Awareness Marathon

Sun 25 Oct · 4:00 AMPhoenix Marketcity · Velachery

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Sun25Oct

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Rave Run Chennai

Sun 25 Oct · 4:30 AMUrban Square · Porur & Poonamallee

₹800 Details →

Saturday

31 October · 1 event

State Level Inter School Athletic Championship 2026

Sat31Oct

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State Level Inter School Athletic Championship 2026

Sat 31 Oct · 9:00 AMSDAT Nehru Park

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Sunday

1 November · 3 events

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Anti Drug Marathon

Sun 1 Nov · 5:15 AMBesant Nagar

₹599 Details →

Sun1Nov

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DFO Dhanya 10K Run 2026

Sun 1 Nov · 5:00 AMPeriyar Nagar West · Thiruvanmiyur

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Sun1Nov

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Six Yards Strong Saree Run

Sun 1 Nov · 6:00 AMKancheepuram Varamahalakshmi Silks · Adyar

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Saturday

14 November · 1 event

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Children's Day Chess Tournament

Sat 14 Nov · 8:30 AMOrchids The International School · Nandambakkam

₹399 Details →

Sunday

15 November · 2 events

Sun15Nov

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Chennai Fitness Run 2026

Sun 15 Nov · 5:00 AMOlcott Memorial Higher Secondary School · Besant Nagar

₹399+ Details →

Sun15Nov

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Chennai Juniorthon 2026 - 5th Edition

Sun 15 Nov · 7:30 AMNehru Park · Sastri Nagar

₹599 Details →

Sunday

29 November · 1 event

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Chennai Half Marathon 2026

Sun 29 Nov · 5:00 AMIsland Grounds · Park Town & Periamet

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Saturday

12 December · 2 events

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Big Bash League

Sat 12 Dec · 2:40 PMM.A. Chidambaram Stadium · Chepauk & Triplicane

₹2,000+ Details →

Big Bash League Opening 2026: Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers

Sat12Dec

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Big Bash League Opening 2026: Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers

Sat 12 Dec · 2:40 PMM.A. Chidambaram Stadium · Chepauk & Triplicane

₹1,500 Details →

Sunday

13 December · 1 event

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Run for Our National Heroes 2026

Sun 13 Dec · 5:00 AMOlcott Memorial Higher Secondary School · Besant Nagar

₹649+ Details →

Sunday

20 December · 2 events

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Kid's Santa Walkathon Season 2

Sun 20 Dec · 8:00 AMFootball Turf At Decathlon Mogappair · Anna Nagar

₹299 Details →

Sun20Dec

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Kids Santa Walkathon Season 2

Sun 20 Dec · 8:00 AMFootball Turf at Decathlon Mogappair · Anna Nagar

₹299 Details →

Sunday

21 February · 1 event

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Rugged Rush

Sun 21 Feb · 7:00 AMVenue to be announced

₹2,500 Details →

Sunday

28 February · 1 event

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SBI Green Marathon S7

Sun 28 Feb · 5:00 AMVenue to be announced

₹1,062 Details →

Sunday

21 March · 1 event

World Women's Day Run – Namma Chennai 2027

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World Women's Day Run – Namma Chennai 2027

Sun 21 Mar · 5:00 AMOlcott Memorial Higher Secondary School · Besant Nagar

₹599 Details →

Frequently asked questions

When is the Chennai Open 2026?

The WTA 250 Chennai Open is scheduled for 2–8 November 2026 at the SDAT Tennis Stadium, Nungambakkam.

How do I get to Chepauk for a match?

Take the MRTS to Chepauk station, beside the ground, or the metro to Government Estate and walk about a kilometre. Roads around the stadium are closed on match days.

When is the Chennai Marathon?

The 15th Freshworks Chennai Marathon is on Sunday 3 January 2027, with 10 km, half marathon, 32 km and full marathon categories.

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