Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai
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About Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is Chennai's main football and athletics stadium, a 40,000-seat bowl on Sydenhams Road beside Chennai Central. The original Corporation Stadium, built here in 1946, hosted nine cricket Tests between 1956 and 1965, including the match that sealed India's first series win over England in 1962. It was rebuilt in its present form in the early 1990s and is owned by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Chennaiyin FC have played their Indian Super League home matches here since 2014, when fans know it as the Marina Arena, and it also stages state football, athletics meets and the occasional large concert or public function. It hosted events at the Khelo India Youth Games in January 2024.
Frequently asked questions
Which metro station is nearest to Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai?
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central, the Blue and Green Line interchange at Chennai Central, about a 10–15 minute walk away.
How many people does the stadium hold?
About 40,000.
Which team plays at Nehru Stadium, Chennai?
Chennaiyin FC have used it as their Indian Super League home ground since 2014. Tamil Nadu's state football teams also play here.
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