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Chepauk & Chinnaswamy: Pitch Report, Records & Stadium Guide

Comprehensive match-day guide for Chepauk (Chennai), Chinnaswamy (Bengaluru), and Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad). Gates, stands, metro directions, and stadium rules.

CSK FORTRESS

M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai

Wallajah Road, Chepauk, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005

38,000Capacity
1916Established
Spin TurnPitch Type

๐ŸŸ๏ธ Stand Selection & Seating Guide

C, D, E Lower Stands โ‚น2,000

The loudest, most electrifying Whistle Podu fan zone. In close proximity to player dugouts and boundary ropes. Best value for raw match-day energy.

I, J, K Upper & Lower Stands โ‚น3,500 โ€“ โ‚น4,700

Rebuilt modern stands with unobstructed straight-down-the-ground sightlines. Excellent breeze from Marina Beach in the evening.

KMK Terrace โ‚น8,000

The dearest public stand at Chepauk, with elevated terrace seats and a wide view of the field.

๐Ÿš‡ Public Transport & Metro Route

  • Chepauk MRTS Train Station: Just 100 meters walking distance from Gate 1 and 2 (direct connectivity from Chennai Beach to Velachery).
  • Government Estate Metro Station (Blue Line): Approximately 800m away on Anna Salai. Free shuttle buses often run on match days.
  • Bus Connectivity: Regular MTC buses halt at Bells Road and Wallajah Road stops right outside the ground.

๐Ÿšช Gate Allocation & Entry Directions

Gates 1, 2, 3 (Bells Road)
Access to Anna Pavilion, KMK Terrace, VIP Box, and Press Enclosure.
Gates 4, 5, 6 (Wallajah Road)
Entry for Lower C, D, E stands and corporate hospitality ticket holders.
Gates 7, 8, 9, 10 (Victoria Road)
Entry for I, J, K stands and general public upper tier passes.

๐Ÿšซ Prohibited Items at Chepauk

โŒ Backpacks & Large Bags โŒ Power Banks โŒ Water Bottles & Cans โŒ Professional Cameras โŒ Helmets & Coins โŒ Cigarettes & Lighters

Booking Chepauk Match Tickets?

Official CSK home tickets are sold exclusively via District by Zomato and Chennai Super Kings Official App.

View Chepauk Booking Guide โž”
RCB HEARTLAND

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

MG Road, near Cubbon Park, Shivaji Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001

35,000Capacity
1969Established
~900mAltitude

๐ŸŸ๏ธ Seating & Stand Highlights

Lounges, P1 Annexe & Grand Terrace โ‚น4,000 โ€“ โ‚น10,000

The step up from the general stands: the Rahul Dravid Platinum Lounge, Javagal Srinath P1 Annexe, Executive Lounge and Sun Pharma Grand Terrace.

P Corporate, P4 & GR Vishwanath P2 โ‚น25,000 โ€“ โ‚น42,000

The most expensive seats in the ground, in the pavilion-side P stands named after Syed Kirmani, Venkatesh Prasad and GR Vishwanath.

๐Ÿš‡ Namma Metro Free Travel Benefit

For RCB's 2026 home games, the QR code on the match ticket also worked as a Namma Metro pass on match days. This was a 2026 arrangement, so check RCB's and BMRCL's official announcements before relying on it for 2027.

  • Cubbon Park Metro Station (Purple Line): Only 200m walk from Gate 1 to Gate 8.
  • MG Road Metro Station: 400m walk, ideal for fans exiting toward Brigade Road or Church Street dining after night matches.

๐Ÿšช Gate Entry Points

Cubbon Road Gates (Gates 1 - 7)
Primary pedestrian entrance directly accessible from Cubbon Park Metro station.
Link Road & Queens Road (Gates 8 - 14)
Access to Pavilion Terrace, Grand Terrace, and Media Box facilities.

Booking Chinnaswamy Match Tickets?

RCB home match passes are sold strictly via the official Royal Challengers Bengaluru Website and Mobile App.

View Bengaluru Booking Guide โž”
WORLD'S LARGEST CRICKET STADIUM

Narendra Modi Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad

Stadium Road, Motera, Sabarmati, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380005

132,000Capacity
63 AcresCampus Area
IPL FinalsPlayoffs Host

๐ŸŸ๏ธ Grandeur & Sightlines

The Narendra Modi Stadium holds the world record for the largest spectator attendance in cricket history. Built without a single pillar obstruction, all 132,000 seats offer 360-degree panoramic sightlines.

  • Motera Stadium Metro Station (Red Line): Seamless entry straight from the metro concourse into Gate 1.
  • Clubhouse & Facilities: A 55-room clubhouse with an Olympic-size swimming pool, 76 corporate boxes and 4 dressing rooms.
  • Home of the 2023 IPL Final: Where CSK defeated Gujarat Titans in a rain-hit reserve-day final that finished after 1:30 AM to claim their 5th title. RCB won their 2025 and 2026 titles here too.

๐Ÿ’ก Insider Tips for Big Matches

Arrive 3 Hours Early
Security checks for crowds of 100,000+ take time. Gates open well before the start, so check the gate time on your ticket.
Digital Parking Pass Required
Vehicle entry requires pre-booked parking slot vouchers on the ShowMyParking app.
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