Salt Lake Stadium, Association football venue in Bidhannagar, Kolkata, India
This large multi-purpose sports arena features three tiers of concrete galleries and holds approximately 68,000 spectators for football matches and athletic events throughout the year.
The stadium was inaugurated on January 29, 1984, by Chief Minister Jyoti Basu to provide a modern venue for large sporting events in West Bengal.
The venue has hosted international football stars including Pele, Diego Maradona, and Lionel Messi, drawing record crowds of over 130,000 fans during major tournaments.
Visitors can reach the stadium via the dedicated Salt Lake Stadium metro station opened in February 2020 or by bus from various parts of the city.
The stadium set an attendance record of approximately 131,781 spectators during a Federation Cup semi-final match in 1997, making it one of the most attended venues.
Location: Ward No. 37, Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation
Inception: January 1, 1984
Official opening: 1984
Capacity: 68000
GPS coordinates: 22.56889,88.40917
Latest update: November 28, 2025 15:17
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