Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium Stadium

Address: Indraprastha, Bhetapara, Guwahati, Assam, India

The Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium is a multi-purpose sports stadium in the Sarusajai area of Guwahati, Assam. It is one of the largest stadia in the northeastern region of India with a seating capacity of approximately 35,000.

The stadium contains a full athletics track surrounding a natural grass pitch and continuous spectator stands on all sides, making it suitable for both football and track-and-field events. Spectators attend league and cup football matches, athletics meets and occasional concerts or large public events.

The venue was constructed in the 2000s and has been upgraded for major regional competitions and national-level fixtures since opening. Upgrades have included extensions to spectator seating and improvements to player and media facilities to meet event standards.

The stadium sits in the Sarusajai neighborhood on the western side of Guwahati city, Assam, and is accessible from the city by road.

• Capacity: Seating capacity is approximately 35,000, with a full athletics track around the playing surface.
• Primary uses: Located in the Sarusajai area of Guwahati, it is used for both football matches and track-and-field events and has hosted regional multi-sport competitions.

Located in the Sarusajai area of Guwahati, the stadium is reachable by local buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws from Guwahati city centre and Guwahati Railway Station (roughly 10-15 km depending on route). Allow time during major events for traffic delays.

• If attending a match, arrive early-the stadium is large and entry gates can bottleneck.
• Combine a visit with a walk in the nearby Nehru Park or alternative city green spaces in Guwahati.
• Check event calendars; the stadium hosts football, athletics and cultural events that attract large crowds.