The Maharashtra government has proposed building a world-class cricket stadium near Navi Mumbai with a planned seating capacity of around 1,00,000 spectators, positioning it among the largest cricket venues in India and the world.
The proposal was discussed in a meeting involving the Mumbai Cricket Association and City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO), with support from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The initiative aims to significantly strengthen sports infrastructure in Maharashtra and create a landmark venue in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
The stadium is expected to host international and domestic cricket matches, including IPL fixtures and major ICC tournaments. With its scale and modern facilities, it will cater to the region’s large cricket fan base and reduce pressure on existing venues.
At a capacity of one lakh seats, the new stadium will be considerably larger than Dr. D. Y. Patil Sports Stadium (approximately 45,300 seats) and Wankhede Stadium (approximately 33,500 seats). It will rank second in India by capacity, after the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Under the proposed plan, the Maharashtra government will allocate land and facilitate development, while the Mumbai Cricket Association is expected to oversee construction and operations. Officials are targeting completion within the next few years, aligning the project timeline with the association’s centenary celebrations.
Once completed, the stadium is set to elevate India’s cricket infrastructure further, attract global sporting events, and offer fans in the region a state-of-the-art matchday experience.
