Stadium questions test whether you can match a venue to its city and sport. This is a focused list of the famous stadiums that actually appear in exams, led by the record-holders.
| Stadium | City | Mainly known for |
|---|---|---|
| Narendra Modi Stadium | Ahmedabad | Cricket (world’s largest cricket stadium) |
| Eden Gardens | Kolkata | Cricket (one of the oldest and largest) |
| Wankhede Stadium | Mumbai | Cricket |
| M. A. Chidambaram Stadium | Chennai | Cricket |
| M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | Bengaluru | Cricket |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium | Delhi | Cricket |
| Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium | Hyderabad | Cricket |
| Salt Lake Stadium (VYBK) | Kolkata | Football (one of the largest by capacity) |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium | New Delhi | Athletics / Football |
| Dhyan Chand National Stadium | New Delhi | Hockey |
Facts examiners like
- Largest cricket stadium in the world: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (formerly Motera).
- Dhyan Chand National Stadium is named after the hockey legend and is a traditional hockey venue.
- Several stadiums were renamed — Feroz Shah Kotla became Arun Jaitley Stadium; Motera became Narendra Modi Stadium. Both old and new names can appear in questions.
- Salt Lake Stadium (Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan) in Kolkata is one of India’s largest football stadiums.
Tip: focus on the record-holders (largest cricket, major football and hockey venues) and the renamed stadiums, as those carry the most marks. Link each venue to its city on a mental map of India for faster recall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the largest cricket stadium in the world?
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad (formerly Motera) is the largest cricket stadium in the world by capacity.
Where is the Eden Gardens stadium located?
Eden Gardens is in Kolkata and is one of the oldest and most famous cricket stadiums in India.
Which stadium was formerly known as Feroz Shah Kotla?
The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi was formerly known as the Feroz Shah Kotla ground.