Nov 14: 5 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadiums across India

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai (1993):

The stadium that can host 40,000 people is the home ground of former ISL champions Chennaiyin FC. | Facebook/Chennaiyin FC

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai

The complex also houses an indoor stadium that can reportedly accommodate 5,000 people. Despite Chepauk's presence, JLN became the venue for 9 Test matches as of 2017, a report showed. | Chennaiyin FC

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi (1983):

This stadium in the national capital is India's fourth largest and 27th in Asia in terms of seating capacity. | PTI

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi

capacity. It can host 60,250+ people and was renovated for holding the 2010 Commonwealth Games. It was the home ground of the former ISL team Delhi Dynamos. | Twitter

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong (1972):

Locally mentioned as 'Polo Grounds', this picturesque stadium can reportedly host as many as 27,000 people. Home to I-League's Shillong Lajong FC, it also hosts the Shillong Premier League. The ground was renovated in 2011 and an astroturf was laid out, a report said. | Insta @i.the.me

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi (1996):

Often mentioned as the 'Kaloor Stadium', Kochi JLN is famous for being the home turf of "Manjappada" -- the fan group of ISL team Kerala Blasters FC. | Facebook/KBFC

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi

A renovation in 2017 saw the capacity of the stadium crossing 80,000-mark but not more than 41,000 are generally allowed during games here, reports said. It was former IPL side Kochi Tuskers Kerala's home turf and was among the venues of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. | KBFC

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Ghaziabad (1990)

Although not among India's top-tier sports complexes, this UP stadium has hosted six first-class games. The Nepal men's team, ranked 15th in ICC ODI and T20I rankings, have played here. According to reports, the stadium hosted all the matches of the 2023 Legends Cricket Trophy. | Twitter