5 upcoming cricket stadiums in India approved in 2025

India’s cricketing perspective underwent a major change in 2025 as cricketing bodies, in partnership with various state governments, approved plans to develop several new stadiums across the country. These projects are a broader vision to strengthen sporting infrastructure and take cricket forward. The focus was not only on hosting international matches, but also on creating multipurpose venues equipped with modern training facilities, advanced technology, and fan-friendly amenities.

With new designs, improved seating, better pitch conditions, and eco-friendly construction, the upcoming stadiums are expected to meet global standards. Furthermore, they are expected to play an important role in nurturing grassroots talent by providing young cricketers access to top-class practice facilities.

Here are 5 new stadiums approved in India in 2025

5. International Stadium in Kochi

The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has approved the construction of an international cricket stadium in Kochi, in collaboration with the State Government. The proposed 40,000-seater stadium will come up on 30 acres of land at Chengamanad near the Kochi airport, with an estimated cost of INR 450 crore, fully funded by the BCCI. The project is expected to be completed within three years, subject to final government clearances.

Planned in two phases, the first will focus on the cricket stadium, followed by the ambitious Kochi Sports City, seen as India’s first carbon-neutral sports city. The complex will feature world-class training facilities, sports academies, a sports medicine centre, and eco-friendly recreational zones. The KCA has ensured the project avoids environmental concerns by selecting abandoned, converted paddy land, recording a long-awaited boost for fans in central and northern Kerala.