Wankhede Stadium Mumbai
About
The iconic home ground of Mumbai cricket and the Mumbai Indians IPL team. Wankhede Stadium has hosted numerous historic cricket matches including the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Final where India won.
Basic Information
Timings
Match days vary; Stadium tours: Check availability
Entry Fee
Match tickets: Rs 500-15,000 depending on stand and match
Best Time to Visit
October to March (cricket season)
Place Type
Sports
How to Reach
Walk from Churchgate Station (5 min). Located on D Road, near Marine Drive. BEST buses to Wankhede Stadium stop.
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Churchgate (0.7 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Marine Lines (0.6 km away) on the Western Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Wankhede Stadium
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Wankhede Stadium
History
Built in 1974 at the initiative of S.K. Wankhede to provide an alternative to the Brabourne Stadium controlled by the CCI. Renovated in 2011 before the World Cup. It has a capacity of 33,108 spectators.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Match days vary; Stadium tours: Check availability
Entry Fee
Match tickets: Rs 500-15,000 depending on stand and match
Type
Sports
Best Time to Visit
October to March (cricket season)
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
India won the 2011 Cricket World Cup Final at this ground under MS Dhoni's captaincy
Sachin Tendulkar played his 200th and final Test match here in November 2013
The stadium was built in just 13 months at a cost of Rs 1 crore
Book match tickets well in advance through official channels
The North Stand offers the best views of the action
Carry minimal items as security is strict on match days
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