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M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk)

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AddressM. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Victoria Hostel Road, Chepauk, Chennai 600005

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Getting thereChepauk (MRTS) is beside the stadium; Government Estate (Blue Line) is about 1 km away

Capacity≈38,000

Official sitewww.tnca.in

Upcoming at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk)

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About M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk)

M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, universally called Chepauk, is Chennai's international cricket ground and the home of Chennai Super Kings. Established in 1916 and owned by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association, it hosted its first Test in February 1934 and was the scene of India's first Test win, against England in 1952, and the tied Test against Australia in 1986. A reconstruction before the 2011 World Cup added three stands; a further rebuild, with a new stand inaugurated in March 2023, took capacity to about 38,000. It has staged IPL finals in 2011, 2012 and 2024, matches at the 2023 World Cup and seven games of the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup. The ground sits between Wallajah Road, Bells Road and Victoria Hostel Road, a few minutes from Marina Beach.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the nearest station to Chepauk stadium?

Chepauk station on the MRTS line is right beside the ground. The nearest Chennai Metro station is Government Estate on the Blue Line, about 1 km away.

What is the capacity of M. A. Chidambaram Stadium?

About 38,000 after the rebuild that was completed in 2023.

Who plays at Chepauk?

It is the home ground of Chennai Super Kings in the IPL and of Tamil Nadu's state teams, and it hosts India's international matches and the Tamil Nadu Premier League.

Who owns the stadium?

The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA), which has its offices at the ground.

Tips before you go

Check your ticket for the stand and gate before you leave. The gates open onto different roads (Wallajah Road, Bells Road and Victoria Hostel Road) and walking around the ground on a match night is slow.
Take the train. Chepauk MRTS station is next to the ground and Government Estate metro is about a kilometre away. In recent IPL seasons Chennai Metro has run late services on match nights and CSK match tickets have doubled as metro tickets; confirm the current arrangement before you travel.
Roads around the stadium are closed or diverted on match days and there is no public parking at the ground, so do not plan to drive to the gate.
Security is strict at international and IPL matches. Read the banned-items list on your ticket; bags, power banks and outside food are commonly refused.

Around Chepauk & Triplicane

Chepauk means cricket. The M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, established in 1916 and now seating about 38,000, is home to Chennai Super Kings and hosts Tests, one-dayers and the Tamil Nadu Premier League; it staged seven matche

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