Green Park Stadium Stadium
Historic cricket stadium in Kanpur hosting tests
Kanpur's Green Park Stadium hosts domestic and international cricket matches; spectators come for Ranji Trophy and IPL fixtures, plus the local match-day atmosphere.
Green Park Stadium at a Glance#
Address: Green Park Stadium, Lala Lajpat Rai Marg, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Hours: Varies by event
Admission: Varies by event - ticketed for cricket/match days (purchase via box office or official ticketing partners)
About Green Park Stadium#
Green Park Stadium is a cricket ground located in the city of Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is an established venue for domestic and international cricket matches and is used by regional teams and for high-profile fixtures.
The stadium has hosted Test matches, One Day Internationals and domestic first-class cricket over many decades and is a key sports venue in Kanpur. Facilities include spectator stands and the playing pitch conforming to international cricket standards.
The stadium lies within Kanpur city and serves as one of the principal cricket venues in Uttar Pradesh.
- Cricket ground use: Located in Kanpur, the ground hosts domestic first-class cricket and has staged international Test and One Day International matches.
How to Get to Green Park Stadium#
Green Park Stadium is in Kanpur city, Uttar Pradesh. From Kanpur Central railway station a short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride of a few kilometres will get you to the ground; within Kanpur it’s commonly reached by local buses, autos or private car. From Lucknow the city is about 75-90 km east by road (national highways and intercity buses connect Lucknow and Kanpur), and visitors typically travel by bus or car before taking a short local ride to the stadium.
Tips for Visiting Green Park Stadium#
- Check the match schedule well in advance and buy tickets from official outlets - Green Park hosts domestic and international fixtures and matches can sell out or have limited public ticket windows.
- Arrive early on match days to clear security checks and to avoid heavy local traffic; stadium access and roads around the venue typically become congested shortly before start time.
- Use local public transport or pre‑book parking where available - the area around the stadium sees matchday bottlenecks, so planning your arrival and exit times reduces time spent in queues.
Best Time to Visit Green Park Stadium#
Best visited October through March during the cooler, drier months that coincide with the main cricket season and more reliable scheduling.
Weather & Climate near Green Park Stadium#
Green Park Stadium's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in May) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 41°C. Moderate rainfall (896 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 9° - 23° | 16° | 23 mm | mostly sunny | 46% | 1.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.6h |
| February | Ideal | 12° - 27° | 19° | 10 mm | clear | 41% | 1.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.1h |
| March | Ideal | 17° - 33° | 25° | 8 mm | clear | 30% | 1.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 22° - 39° | 31° | 4 mm | mostly sunny | 21% | 1.5 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.7h |
| May | Excellent | 27° - 41° | 34° | 9 mm | mostly sunny | 23% | 1.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.3h |
| June | Very Good | 28° - 39° | 35° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 40% | 1.9 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 27° - 34° | 36° | 246 mm | overcast | 72% | 1.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.5h |
| August | Acceptable | 26° - 33° | 36° | 302 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 1.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.9h |
| September | Good | 25° - 33° | 34° | 157 mm | some cloud | 78% | 1.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 20° - 32° | 26° | 63 mm | clear | 63% | 0.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.4h |
| November | Ideal | 13° - 28° | 21° | 2 mm | clear | 53% | 0.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.7h |
| December | Ideal | 9° - 24° | 17° | 11 mm | clear | 49% | 0.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.4h |