The Indian city of Bengaluru could soon be home to the country’s second largest stadium and a world-class sports complex.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar took to X (formerly Twitter) to unveil the ambitious project that promises to transform Bengaluru’s sporting landscape.
The Hindustan Times said the new mega sports complex will be developed on 75 acres of land in Surya City, Bommasandra, and is designed to seat 80,000 spectators, making it the second-largest stadium in the country.
The stadium will cost ₹1,650 crore ($187 million) to build. Once completed it will be behind only the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in terms of capacity.
“Bengaluru’s big leap into global sports!” DK Shivakumar posted, sharing key details of the mega project, which aims to elevate the city’s sports infrastructure to international standards.
According to his post, the upcoming facility will feature indoor and outdoor arenas, Olympic-size swimming pools, a state-of-the-art gym and advanced training centres.
It will boast a range of amenities including guest houses, hostels, hotels, and even a convention hall suitable for hosting global sporting and cultural events.
DK Shivakumar described the ambitious project as a “major boost” to Bengaluru’s sporting culture and urban growth, bringing much-needed infrastructure to nurture talent and attract international tournaments.
The location in Surya City, Bommasandra, an emerging corridor, also aligns with the city’s expansion and development goals.
With construction expected to begin soon, the mega complex could reshape Bengaluru’s position in India’s sporting ecosystem, offering athletes, fans, and event organisers a modern space built to global benchmarks.
The BCCI recently inaugurated its new National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.
The new NCA features three world-class playing grounds, 45 practice pitches, indoor cricket pitches, an Olympic-size swimming pool, and state-of-the-art training, recovery and Sports Science facilities.
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