Rabindra Sarobar Stadium, Multi-purpose stadium in Lake Gardens, Kolkata, India.
Rabindra Sarobar Stadium is a multi-purpose sports facility in Lake Gardens with a grass field and tiered seating for around 26,000 spectators. The venue hosts football matches, track and field events, and various other sporting competitions.
The stadium opened in 1961 under the West Bengal government as a modern sports center for Kolkata and the surrounding region. Since its founding, it has developed into an important venue for football and athletic events.
The stadium remains closely tied to local football clubs, especially Mohammedan Sporting Club and Mohun Bagan, which play their home matches here regularly. These teams draw passionate crowds that give the place its sporting character.
The stadium is easily accessible by public transportation, with several bus routes and metro stations serving the Lake Gardens area. Visitors should plan to arrive early on event days to allow time for travel and finding parking.
The stadium served as a temporary home for ATK football club during the Indian Super League in 2017 while Salt Lake Stadium was being upgraded for the FIFA U-17 World Cup. This role shows how important it remains to regional football.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
