Best Sports Venues in Bengaluru

Built in the year 1970, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is a very famous cricket stadium in India that has stood testament to the Indian team's grit and winning spirit. A number of historic matches have been played here. The grounds have even hosted fixtures of the 'Cricket World Cup,' namely the 1987 Reliance World Cup and the 1996 Wills World Cup. It is one of the country's larger stadiums and covers vast grounds within its premises. To facilitate entry and also to manage the crowd better, there are separate gates for the 'Invitees,' 'Executives' or the 'Members.' Various stands called the 'Pavilion End' and the 'BEML End' can be reached through these gates. This stadium is located near Cubbon Park, which is located just across the road. The cricket matches played here are still fresh in the minds of the people of a cricket crazy nation.

Located in Sampangiramanagar, the Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium is a sterling facility just like the Sree Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium besides which it stands. The roughly oval-shaped stadium is government-owned and primarily hosts sporting events organized by the local sporting authority of the state. The well-equipped stadium boasts a seating capacity of 4000 spectators along with excellent lighting, VIP rooms, media rooms and other facilities. The stadium has hosted a number of international tournaments and has a regular fixture of state-level basketball and badminton tournaments. Apart from this, the stadium is also available for private and cultural events on non-sporting days.

A massive stadium nestled in the center of the city, Sree Kanteerva Outdoor Stadium is a part of the huge Sree Kanteerva Sports Complex. The 25,810 capacity venue is the inevitable choice for any grand event or happening in Bengaluru. Reserved mostly for sports activities, the stadium is a regular host to Athletic events and Sports championships. International Football Championships are a regular occurring here. Administered by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, the stadium offers ample of facilities like eating outlets, changing rooms, VIP and VVIP lounges, and a dormitory. The stadium also extends accommodation facilities to important personnel and sportspersons, when required.

Centrally located in Bengaluru, this multi-purpose stadium is one of the best sports facilities in the city. Primarily used for hosting football fixtures, the stadium packs in a capacity of 15000 spectators though it was originally meant for a much higher capacity of 90000. The well-maintained stadium is home to the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Sporting Club, Bengaluru FC and hosts a number of their fixtures as well as other tournaments throughout the year. Opened in 1969, the stadium has good facilities and is currently in the works for upgrading to international standards.

Located at Langford Gardens, Bengaluru's Hockey Stadium is one of the best facilities for field hockey, a sport which enjoys a considerable following among the masses though probably not as much as cricket. With a capacity of 5000 seats, the stadium is equipped with excellent facilities for hosting national and international competitions. The stadium is the home ground of Karnataka Lions, the state team in the World Hockey Series competition. The great facilities at the stadium make it a venue of choice for hosting major hockey events by the local sports council.