The Wankhede Stadium is located in Mumbai. A victory parade was arranged at the the Wankhede Stadium on July 4, 2024 with the Indian cricket team winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Championship. The Wankhede Stadium opened the entry gates for free for fans to see the victory parade.
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The Wankhede Stadium is operated by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). It is the home ground of Nita Ambani’s IPL Team – Mumbai Indians. Established in 1974, the stadium was built in 13 months. It started operations in 1975 with the India – West Indies final test match. The stadium was named after S K Wankhede, secretary of the MCA.
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How to reach the Wankhede Stadium ?
By air: The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai is the nearest airport that is connected to different parts of the country and the world.
By road: If you opt for the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport (BEST), you have to get down at the following bus stops
- Marine Lines
- Marine Drive
- Churchgate
- Churni Road
By Mumbai local: You can get down at Churni Road Railway Station, Churchgate Railway Station, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) etc. to reach the Wankhede Stadium.
Wankhede Stadium : Key details
- The stadium was established in 1864.
- The stadium can accommodate around 32,000 people.
- There are 6 outer gates at the Wankhede Stadium .
- A life size statue of Sachin Tendulkar was unveiled at the Wankhede stadium on November 1, 2023.
Wankhede Stadium : Map
Source: Google Maps
Wankhede Stadium Mumbai: Impact on real estate
The Wankhede Stadium is located in Churchgate, a posh locality in Mumbai that has residential, commercial and educational establishments. Churchgate enjoys excellent connectivity to other parts of Mumbai through robust local train and BEST bus services. The Mumbai coastal road, once operational will cut down travel time from here to western suburbs of Mumbai- Kandivali from 2 hours to 40 min. According to Housing.com, cost of a 2 BHK with a built-up area of 980 sqft is around Rs 6.5 crore and a 3 BHK with a built-up area of 2,000 sqft is Rs 10 crore.
Wankhede Stadium : World Cup matches to be held
| Date | Matches |
| October 21, 2023 | England vs South Africa |
| October 24, 2023 | South Africa vs Bangladesh |
| November 2, 2023 | India vs Sri Lanka |
| November 7, 2023 | Australia vs Afghanistan |
| November 15, 2023 | First semi-final |
Wankhede Stadium: Contact information
Address: D Rd, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra- 400020
Contact number: 022 22795500
FAQs
How many matches of the ICC World Cup will be held at the Wankhede Stadium?
Five ICC World Cup matches will be held at the Wankhede Stadium.
What is the capacity of the Wankhede Stadium ?
The Wankhede Stadium has a capacity of holding around 32,000 people.
When did the Wankhede Stadium start operations?
The Wankhede Stadium started operations in 1975.
Which is the oldest stadium in India?
The Eden Garden in Kolkata is the oldest cricket stadium in India.
What is the new infrastructure that is being developed near the Wankhede Stadium?
The Mumbai Coastal Road is being developed near the Wankhede Stadium.
Which part of Mumbai is the Wankhede Stadium located?
The Wankhede Stadium is located in South Mumbai.
Which IPL Cricket team’s home ground is the Wankhede Stadium?
The Wankhede Stadium is the home ground of the Mumbai Indians.
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