The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium is located in Ekana Sportz City, Gomti Nagar Extension, Lucknow. Operated by Ekana Sportz City, a joint venture between Nagarjuna Construction Company and GC Construction & Development Industries, the stadium was earlier known as the Ekana cricket stadium. This is the fifth largest international cricket stadium in India.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium: Key details
- The stadium has been constructed at a cost of around Rs 360 crore.
- Construction of the project under the Public Private Partnership model started in 2014.
- The Ekana Cricket Stadium opened in 2017.
- The stadium was renamed in 2018 after the late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the 10th Prime Minister of India.
- The stadium can accommodate around 50,000 people.
- The stadium has five gates of which Gate 3 is for the VIPs and the players. The stadium has ample four-wheeler and two-wheeler parking places available.
How to reach the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium?
By air: The Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport or Lucknow Airport is the nearest airport.
By road: If you opt for public transport like the LCTSL Bus, you have to get down at one of the mentioned stops
- Ekana Stadium Bus Stop
- SUDA office Bus Stop
By metro: The Indira Nagar Metro Station on the Lucknow Metro’s Red Line is the nearest metro to reach the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. From here, you may need to take public transport or feeder buses to reach the stadium.
See also: World’s largest cricket stadium: Narendra Modi Stadium, Motera
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium: Map
Source: Google Maps
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium: Impact on real estate
Presence of a sports stadium brings along commercial and residential development. The Ekana Sportz City has around 66 acre to develop real estate projects on a 99 year lease that is very close to where the stadium has been developed.
This place is developing infrastructure wise and realty wise. Projects like the Ekana Mall are being developed which will add convenience to people.
See also: Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium: Facts, map, real estate impact
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium: World Cup matches to be held
| Date | Matches |
| October 12, 2023 | Australia vs South Africa |
| October 16, 2023 | Australia vs Sri Lanka |
| October 21, 2023 | Netherlands vs Sri Lanka |
| October 29, 2023 | England vs India |
| November 6, 2023 | Afghanistan vs Netherlands |
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium: Contact information
Sector 7, Amar Shaheed Path,
Gomti Nagar, Lucknow,
Uttar Pradesh 226010
Phone: 05222982088
FAQs
When is the next match going to be held at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium?
ICC World Cup 2023’s Australia vs South Africa match is going to be held at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on October 12, 2023 starting at 2 PM.
What is the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium formerly known as?
The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium was formerly known as the Ekana Cricket Stadium.
What is the capacity of the Ekana Cricket Stadium?
The Ekana Cricket Stadium has a capacity of holding around 50,000 people.
When did the Ekana Cricket Stadium open?
The Ekana Cricket Stadium opened in 2017.
Which is the nearest metro station to go to the Ekana Cricket Stadium?
The Indira Nagar Metro Station on the Red Line of the Lucknow Metro is the nearest metro station. From here, you may have to take public transport or feeder buses to get to the stadium.
Who is owner of Ekana Stadium?
The Ekana Stadium is a joint venture between Nagarjuna Construction Company and GC Construction & Development Industries.
In which state Ekana Stadium is situated?
The Ekana Stadium is in Uttar Pradesh.
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