Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi
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| Location | Kaloor, Kochi, India |
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| Coordinates | 9°59′50″N 76°18′04″E |
| Owner | Greater Cochin Development Authority |
| Operator | Greater Cochin Development Authority |
| Executive suites | 109 |
| Capacity | 75,000 (55,148 limited capacity for ISL matches because of tarps etc.) |
| Record attendance | 68,000 100,000(no official count, India vs Iraq) |
| Surface | Grass |
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| Opened | 1996 |
| Renovated | 2008 |
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India National Cricket Team (1997–present) India National Football Team (1997–present) Kerala Cricket Team (1998–present) Kerala Football Team (1998–present) FC Kochin (1999–2002) Kochi Tuskers Kerala (2011) Chirag United Club Kerala (2011–2012) Kerala Strikers (2012–present) Kerala Blasters F.C.(2014–present) |
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Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium locally known as Kaloor International Stadium is a multipurpose international stadium situated in Kochi, Kerala. The stadium is used mostly for association football (soccer) matches and it has a capacity of approximately 61,000 spectators making it one of the largest stadiums in India. The stadium was built in 1996 by the Government of Kerala with Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA). The stadium is widely touted to be one of the noisiest cricket stadium in the world due to its distinctive architecture, however, it is to be noted here that the stadium was originally built as a football stadium.
The stadium has played host to a number of international cricket and football matches. The extensive grounds of the stadium serve as venue for important exhibitions, cinema events and political rallies in the city. The most innovative aspect of the stadium is its unique lighting towers of 2 kW Floodlights which when switched on fully can provide lighting levels for HD telecast. The Structure of the tower is itself one of a kind in India.Greater Cochin Development Authority leased out the Jawaharlal Nehru International stadium at Kaloor to the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) for a period of 30 years.
The stadium acts as the home ground for teams including Kerala cricket team, Kerala Blasters FC (Indian Super League).
The stadium holds the privilege of having the fifth loudest crowd (128 db), during ISL 2016 final match where Kerala Blasters played against Atletico de Kolkata.
Kochi is selected as one of the six host cities for 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup to be held in India. This stadium will be the venue for matches in Kochi.
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