8 Best Sport Complexes & Stadiums in Chandigarh

Some of the Interesting Facts about Punjab Cricket Association Stadium

• This beautiful stadium was designed and constructed by Ambala-based architect and builder Ar. Khixir, and R.S. construction company. It took three years to complete the construction before it opened its doors for visitors in 1993.
• The first-ever match was played in November 1993 between India and South Africa.
• The stadium can accommodate around 27000 spectators at a time.
• The stadium is named after Inderjit Singh Bindra and thus is also known as IS Bindra PCA Stadium.
• The best thing about the stadium is its pitch, as it is helpful for both spins as well as pace bowlers. Also, the ground is perfect for the batsmen to show their batting skills to the spectators.
• The unique thing about the stadium is the height of the floodlights as it is kept lower to avoid any mishap between the lights and the aircraft as the airport is close to the stadium. This strategy turned out to be a great success as it added charm to the beauty of the stadium.
• The most iconic and celebrated match to date remains the match between India and Pakistan in the year 2011. The match was attended by the then of both the countries Mr Manmohan Singh and Mr Yousaf Raza Gillani.
• The match is surrounded by various hotels and markets to ease out the comfort of the spectators from outside the state.
• Till now, the stadium has hosted 25 ODIs, 13 Tests and 5 T20 series. The stadium also has no qualms in flaunting that it has hosted four world cup matches, one in 1996 and three in 2011.
• For regular updates, match schedules, and practice sessions you can always check the PCA Stadium Mohali official website, https://www.cricketpunjab.in.

We hope that now you know why Punjab Cricket Association Stadium Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar Chandigarh is the pride of Tricity. So next time, when anyone asks you about the best things your city has, do not forget to mention your very own PCA stadium Mohali.

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Some of the Interesting Facts about Tau Devi Lal Stadium

• The Tau Devi Lal stadium Panchkula was inaugurated in 2007, and since then has been under lease with the Haryana state government.
• The stadium can accommodate around 7000 spectators at a time.
• The stadium got its recognition when it was chosen as one of the three venues to host the India cricket league. The other two stadiums were Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad and Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium, Hyderabad.
• The stadium is perfect for practice sessions as it has four batting nets with concrete pitches.
• The outfield of the stadium is known to be rough and patchy.
• The stadium has all the facilities to host day and night matches and is well maintained by the state government.
• The Tau Devi Lal Cricket academy is also one of the best academies in Tricity, where many budding cricketers polish their skills before trying their luck in domestic and international cricket. The authorities have recently announced that they will provide free coaching and the sports kits to the deserving players.
• The running track at the stadium is well maintained and one can practice here for various physical exams.

Some interesting facts about the Chandigarh New Cricket Stadium

• The Punjab Cricket Association announced this mega cricket stadium project, Mullanpur in the year 2010.
• The estimated cost of the project is around Rs. 230 crores, and is expected to be spread across 42 acres of land.
• The Project is named after Maharaja Yadavindra Singh of Patiala.
• The stadium is said to designed and constructed according to international standards, to host first-class level matches.
• The estimated competition date of the project was in 2020, but due to the ongoing pandemic and various other issues, the project got delayed and is still under construction.
• The stadium is expected to have a seating capacity of almost 40,000 seats.
• The Mullanpur village is within proximity to both Chandigarh and Mohali.
• Also, with the inauguration of PCA stadium Mullanpur, the door of opportunities for various upcoming players will open as they will get a platform with better infrastructure and facilities.

Everyone has high hopes from this upcoming Chandigarh Cricket stadium, but it seems like we still have to wait a little longer to see what the future hold for the city.

Sports Complex Sector 42 Chandigarh

One of the biggest sports complexes of the Tricity is spread across 90 acres of land. The Sector 42 stadium Chandigarh was established in 1988. The sports complex has a hockey stadium with a capacity of 30,000 spectators. Apart from having a full-fledged hockey stadium, the complex also has provision and coaches for sports like boxing, Judo, Wrestling, Weight lifting, Badminton, Kho-Kho, Handball and bridge.

The indoor hall also has the facility to play basketball and volleyball with synthetic flooring to escape any injury. The complex has a hostel where players of Chandigarh hockey, cricket and football teams stay for on-the-field practice. The hostel is equipped with all the facilities along with the Hi-Tech gym to promote a fitness regime for the players.

Contact Number: 76966 65005

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Sports Complex Sector 7 Chandigarh

One of the oldest sports complexes of Chandigarh, Sector 7 sports complex was established in 1960 and is spread across 6 acres of land. The complex has successfully hosted various national and international level events and has also organized the North Zone Athletic meet of 1997. The complex is the host of various sports like athletics, gymnastics, with flood-lighted basketball and volleyball courts. Recently, a multipurpose hall was constructed in the vicinity but till now only badminton is being played there.

Timings: 5.30 AM to 7.30 PM
Contact Number: 0172-2750005

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Sector 43 Sports Complex Chandigarh

One of the recent additions in the sports arena of Chandigarh is the Sector 43 Sports complex Chandigarh. The complex is the extended part of Govt. Model High School-43 was later taken over by the sports department. The sports complex is the latest addition has all the modern infrastructure with the provision of a swimming pool, table tennis, squash and badminton.

Timings: 5.30 AM to 7.30 PM
Contact Number: 0172-2676035

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Sports Complex Manimajra Chandigarh

The sports complex Manimajra Chandigarh is not yet fully constructed and thus is not open to the public. However, it is said to be spread across 15 acres of land with facilities like Swimming, Squash, Badminton, Table-Tennis, and Athletic activities. There is no confirmation from the department regarding its opening date.

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Sports Complex Sector 50 Chandigarh

The sports complex Sector 50 Chandigarh is not yet fully operational. The three complexes in Sector 38, 50, and 56 were expected to open soon but due to unknown reasons, these complexes are yet to welcome the students. However, there have been guidelines from the department to allow students from the nearby colleges to use the complex between 9.30 AM to 3.30 PM but there has been no confirmation.

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Sports complex Sector 34 Chandigarh

The sports complex of Sector 34 is a part of Govt. Model High School-34. However, it is run and managed by the sports department. It has facilities like Swimming Pool, Table-Tennis, Squash and Badminton. The complex also has an indoor hall where coaching for Judo and Wrestling is provided.

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Lake Sports Complex Chandigarh

Established in 1961, it is one of the oldest sports complexes of the Tricity. Initially, it was known as Lake club but later transformed into lake sports complex Chandigarh. It is spread across 10 acres of land and is the hub of various sports. The complex has the infrastructure to play various sports like Table Tennis, Billiards, Archery, Swimming, and Squash. Till now, the complex has hosted various national and international level championships. The latest addition in the complex was made in 2006 with Hi-Tech Gym and kids pool. The talks are on to construct a hall to initiate sports like badminton, basketball, gymnastics and wrestling, but due to some legal hassles, the proposal is still pending.

Timings: 6.30 AM to 8.30 AM & 4.30 PM to 7.30 PM
Contact Number: 9914374389

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Here are some of the key highlights of the CLTA Tennis Stadium Chandigarh

• The stadium has almost 20 courts to ensure multiple training sessions for the students.
• Hostel facility for the students from different states.
• The academy has both clay and turf courts to ensure that students get to practice on both.
• The stadium also has the provision of a cafeteria, gym, yoga centre, conference hall and media room for the students.
• As the game can be physically strenuous, the centre also has a provision of a physiotherapist.

The coaches provide specialized training in the camp to ensure that players perform to their full potential. The academy also hosts tournaments with adequate space to accommodate a reasonable number of spectators. The fee structure varies for the package you opt for, for detailed information you can contact on the information given below or can log in to their website www.clta.in

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Some of the Interesting Facts about Sector 16 Cricket Stadium

• The Chandigarh cricket stadium was inaugurated in 1966 and was known to be one of the prized possession of the Tricity residents.
• The stadium can accommodate around 30,000 spectators at a time.
• Many iconic players like Kapil Dev, Yograj Singh, and Chetan Sharma have played and practised on the fields of Sector 16 cricket stadium, and have brought laurels for the state and the country.
• So far the stadium hosted only four international matches, three ODIs, and one test match. The last match played on the grounds of Sector 16 Chandigarh cricket stadium in the year 2007 was between India and Australia.
• The stadium has an appropriate pitch for the practice sessions and is the perfect place for budding players to test their skills.

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For details about the practice sessions and the academies, you can always contact the given number.

Sector 16 cricket stadium Chandigarh contact number: 7696829734