Ekana Cricket Stadium Stadium

Address: Ekana Sports City, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Hours: Open during events; stadium offices by appointment

Admission: Ticketed events only (match-day tickets vary)

Ekana Cricket Stadium is a large international cricket ground in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It is a modern purpose-built stadium used for domestic and international matches with a capacity close to 50,000 spectators.

The venue offers a full bowl of seating surrounding a broadcast-standard playing surface, practice facilities and spectator amenities that support international fixtures. Matches at the stadium attract large crowds for national and franchise fixtures.

The stadium opened in the late 2010s as part of a broader sporting complex development in Lucknow and has hosted international and Indian Premier League matches since its inauguration. It was constructed to meet contemporary standards for international cricket venues.

Situated in the Ekana Sports City area on the western side of Lucknow, the stadium is connected to the city by major roads and is within the urban extent of Uttar Pradesh’s capital region.

• Capacity and use: The stadium has a seating capacity of around 50,000 and is used for international and domestic cricket fixtures, including IPL matches.
• Setting: Located within a larger sports complex, it is one of Uttar Pradesh’s main international-standard cricket venues and is served by road links from central Lucknow.

Ekana is on the outskirts of central Lucknow near the city’s expressway corridors. By road it’s approximately 20-30 minutes from Lucknow Railway Station and the airport depending on traffic. On event days local authorities usually provide guidance on parking, shuttle buses and ride-share drop-off points.

• Match-day entry is by ticket only - buy in advance via official cricket boards or ticketing partners to avoid scalpers.
• If visiting on a non-match day, check with stadium management about availability for stadium tours or private hires.
• Traffic around the stadium can be heavy on event days; arrive early and use designated parking or a rideshare drop-off.