EDEN GARDENS

The Eden Gardens is owned by the Cricket Association of Bengal and has a capacity of 66000. It is interesting to know that the gardens hosted the World cup in 1987 after it got renovated to expand its capacity from 40,000 to 94,000. It may shock you to learn that the stadium is now over 150 years old.

You may already know that the Eden Gardens has the largest seating capacity in India and third-largest seating capacity in the world. It is often referred to as “cricket’s answer to the Coliseum. For cricket lovers, this place is a must visit.

Location: Maidan, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700021.

Pricing: There is no entry fee to generally visit the stadium.
(Tickets depend on the season and the matches held in the stadium).

Time: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, every day.

Best Time to Visit: During the afternoon.