Eden Gardens Stadium Schedule, Pitch Report, Tickets for IPL 2020

Eden Gardens Kolkata is a beautiful, well-maintained cricket stadium located in the city of Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. Eden Gardens is also called the home of cricket. It was established in 1864, the oldest cricket stadium in India and stretched over 50 acres with a capacity to seat about more than 66000 people. It is the third-largest stadium in the world after Sardar Patel Stadium Ahmedabad and Melbourne Cricket Ground Australia. Apart from hosting sports events, it is also a beautiful place for nature lovers. It is the home of the Bengal Cricket Team and Indian Premier League Franchise Kolkata Knight Riders and is also a venue for Test, ODI and T20I matches of the India national cricket team.

Eden Gardens is one of the first cricket stadiums in India where floodlights were installed and Day & Night Cricket was played. It has hosted some most important cricket matches like World Cup Final of 1987, Semi-Final of 1996 World Cup, Hero Cup matches and many more. The stadium also serves as the headquarters of the Cricket Association of Bengal. A saying goes in the world of cricket “ a cricketer’s cricketing education is not complete till he has played in front of a packed Eden Gardens”. 

Upcoming IPL 2020 Matches in Eden Gardens Stadium

Here is the list of Eden Gardens Stadium upcoming IPL 2020 matches. As it is the home ground of Kolkata Knight Riders, KKR is going to play half of their matches at Eden Gardens.

Eden Gardens Stadium IPL 2020 Ticket Price

Tough Eden Garden Stadium is the oldest but it is a very well maintained stadium in India. Eden Gardens Stadium IPL Ticket Price is considerably low as compared to the other IPL teams and stadiums. The estimated Eden Gardens IPL 2020 Ticket Price is

• Rs. 400 — Block C1,D1,F1,G1,H1,K1.
• Rs. 500 — Block B1,D,E,F1,G,H,J,L1
• Rs. 900 — Block F
• Rs. 1000 — Block C & K
• Rs. 1800 — Block L
• Rs. 2100 — Block B
• Rs. 3000 — Block CLUB HOUSE UPPER
• Rs. 9000 — Block CLUB HOUSE LOWER

For those who do not want to go to Eden Gardens Stadium counter, Eden Gardens BookMyShow is a good option for them. They can book IPL 2020 Tickets online on BookMyShow.

Hotels Near Eden Gardens Kolkata

It is a big question for an IPL fan who comes from another city or country. Where to stay during the IPL in Kolkata? Here we list some best hotels near Eden Gardens Stadium Kolkata which can make your stay comfortable and you can enjoy all IPL matches at Eden Gardens Stadium.

The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata

This a 5 star hotel The Oberoi Grand has been an icon on the landscape of Kolkata for more than a century; with a reputation for taking care of its guests like no other. Eden Gardens Stadium is a 13 min walk from there. s in the city center and near a metro station. Victoria Memorial and Howrah Bridge are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit New Market and South City Mall. Here are the contact details of The Oberoi Grand.

Address: The Oberoi Grand, 15 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata 700013, India

Phone: +91 33 22492323

Email- [email protected]

Hotel Heera International

Hotel Heera International is located just one mile away from Eden Gardens so this can be a good hotel to stay during IPL 2020.Rooms in the hotel are available in Single Standard, Single Deluxe, Standard Deluxe, Executive Deluxe, Semi Suit and Suit categories. All the air-conditioned guest rooms are spacious and appointed with essential amenities like satellite TV and direct dial phone.Rooms in the hotel are available in Single Standard, Single Deluxe, Standard Deluxe, Executive Deluxe, Semi Suit and Suit categories. All the air-conditioned guest rooms are spacious and appointed with essential amenities like satellite TV and direct dial phone. Here are the contact details of Hotel Heera International.

Address:115, Muzaffar Ahmed Street (Ripon Street), Adjacent to Park Street, Kolkata 700016

Phone: +91 124 620 1323

Hotel Cecil

Hotel Cecil is a good budget hotel to stay during IPL matches 2020.It is just 0.2 miles away from Eden Gardens Stadium.Hotel Cecil is a family friendly hotel. Guest rooms offer amenities such as air conditioning, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the guest house. Hotel Cecil features room service and a concierge, to help make your stay more enjoyable. Here are the address and contact details of Hotel Cecil Kolkata.

Address: 52/1/1, College St, Lalbajar, Bowbazar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700073, India

Phone: +91 33 2241 9335

Eden Gardens Stadium Wiki

Here is the address and contact details of Eden Gardens Stadium Kolkata.

Address: Maidan, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700021, India
Directions: Google Maps
Phone: +91 33 2248 0411
Location of Eden Gardens Stadium:
The Eden Gardens stadium is located in Kolkata’s B. B. D. Bagh Area, very near to the State Secretariat and opposite to the Calcutta High Court.

Eden Gardens Stadium Facts

• Owner: Cricket Association of Bengal
• Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
• Home: Club Bengal
• Establishment 1864 (156 years ago)
• Capacity 66,000
• Tenants India national cricket team, Bengal cricket team, Kolkata Knight Riders
• Ends: High Court End, Pavilion End

Eden Gardens Stadium Seating Capacity

As Eden Gardens is the third largest cricket stadium in the world after Melbourne Cricket Ground Australia and Sardar Patel Stadium Ahmedabad, it has a seating capacity of 68000 people.

Eden Gardens Stadium Pitch Report

Eden Gardens pitch is considered as one of the better batting surfaces although spinners tend to come into action as the match wears on. Spinners have enjoyed bowling here in IPL matches as well. As the pitch at Eden Gardens favors batting, this stadium is heaven for IPL games and for hard hitter batsmen also.

Eden Gardens Stadium Weather Details in April and May 2020

During IPL 2020, weather conditions of relevant cities are very important as it decides whether a match is going to play or not. The climate in Kolkata in April can be summarized as very hot and reasonably dry. The month of April is Spring in Kolkata and the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal. 

And during May, the climate of Kolkata can be summarized as very hot, humid and damp. May is the warmest month of the year and Daytime maximum temperatures average around a stifling 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal. Also, May is the 6th Wettest month of the year in Kolkata with around 4.3 inches of rain. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

Eden Gardens Stadium Records and Statistics

Matches Hosted

• Test — 41
• ODI — 30
• T20I — 7

Records

• The Most Runs in Test Matches: V.V.S Laxman scored 1217 runs at Eden Gardens in test matches.
• The Most Wickets in Test Matches: Harbhajan Singh has taken 46 wickets.
• The Most Runs in ODI’s: Sachin Tendulkar scored 496 runs in One Day Internationals.
• The Most Wickets in ODI’s: Anil Kumble and Kapil Dev have both taken 14 Wickets here.
• The Highest Ever Individual Score: Rohit Sharma scored 264 against Sri Lanka in 2014.
• The Highest Runs Ever in IPL:  On 28 April 2019, Kolkata Knight Riders scored 232/2 against Mumbai Indians.

How to Reach Eden Gardens Stadium Kolkata

Eden Gardens Stadium is situated in the heart of the city Kolkata, it is very easy to reach at the stadium by simply taking a local bus, cab, auto-rickshaw or an Uber ride. The nearest Metro Station from Eden Gardens is Park Street. From the metro station, the stadium is within walking distance.

Eden Gardens Kolkata Entry Permits

One can visit Eden Gardens Stadium only on match days but if someone wants to visit it on no match day, he needs a permit from the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB).

Entry Fee of Eden Gardens Stadium Kolkata

There is no specific entry fee of Eden Gardens Stadium but entry to the stadium is only permitted during matches with match tickets only.

Best Time to Visit Eden Gardens Stadium Kolkata

As Kolkata’s weather is very dry and hot during the daytime during Summer, it is recommended to visit Eden Gardens in the evening.

Eden Gardens Stadium Stands

The stands in Eden Gardens Stadium Kolkata are named after some famous cricketers and some martyred War heroes. In January 2017,2 stands were named after former captain Sourav Ganguly and Pankaj Roy while 2 others were after cricket administrators BN Dutt and Jagmohan Dalmiya. Jagmohan Dalmiya also served as ICC president from 1997 to 2000. In April 2017, 4 stands were named after Indian soldiers Colonel Neelakantan Jayachandran Nair, Havildar Hangpan Dada, Major Dhan Singh Thapa, and Subedar Joginder Singh Shanan.

Since Kolkata Knight Riders are the IPL franchise which is owned by famous Bollywood Actor Shahrukh Khan, some fans think which stand should I choose in Eden Gardens, Kolkata, which is close to celebrities? SRK and all the KKR owners are at the hospitality box in D block. The visiting team owners generally occupy the boxes at L block. All the other celebrities occupy positions between D and L block i.e. B, B Premium and C. If you wish to look at celebrities choose those blocks And if you want to enjoy the match, choose top of Clubhouse or block F.

For catching sixes, choose Block D, G or H.

Eden Gardens Stadium Hospitality Box

Watching cricket in comfort is expensive for a common man, there are VIP boxes available at Eden Gardens Stadium but they are too costly for a common person. KKR opened a hospitality box at Eden Gardens for the Indian Premier League 2016 for the general public. The box is situated in the B Block of the stadium right below the main corporate box where team owners and guests get together to cheer their favorite teams. With a seating capacity of 850, this box had a price of 5500 plus tax for each seat. Apart from a great view of the stadium, the audience will be getting food and beverages along with KKR official merchandise.

Eden Garden Stadium Cricket World Cup Matches

Eden Gardens Stadium is an iconic stadium that has privileged to host 15 prominent cricket world cup matches across formats and Men’s and Women’s cricket. Eden Gardens hosted 6 World Cup Matches in 1987, 1996 and 2011. The stadium hosted 5 T20I matches during the 2016 ICC World Twenty20. Also, it is hosted by two Women’s Cricket World Cup matches. One in 1978 and another in 1997. During the 2016 ICC Women’s World Twenty20 Tournament, it also hosted one T20I.

Eden Gardens Stadium Map and Layout

Here is a graphical representation of the Stadium map, layout, and gates.

Eden Gardens Stadium Parking

During IPL matches, there is a great difficulty to park your vehicles near the stadium. But the Kolkata Traffic Police found a solution for it. Now you can park your vehicle near the Eden Gardens, Kolkata without any hassle, during the IPL matches with the help of Smart Parking App’s newly added feature – ‘IPL Parking’. Tap the ‘IPL Parking’ button and select your parking sticker. Then easily navigate to the respective Sticker Parking Area.

Download Smart Parking App from Playstore- https://goo.gl/aB2DJb. Smart Parking App is available for iOS users also- https://goo.gl/15qqUy.

Eden Gardens Kolkata Timings

Here are the Eden Gardens Stadium Visiting Hours.

Eden Gardens Stadium Entry Rules

When we plan to watch an IPL match at the stadium, a question pops up to our mind that what is permitted and what is prohibited at the stadium? So here are the items that are permitted in Eden Gardens Stadium.

• Wallet
• Cell phone
• Small purse 
• Flags without stick
• Jersey

And here are the items which are strictly prohibited inside,

• Eatables (Not even any mouth-freshener )
•  Water bottles
•  Coins
•  Power bank
•  Bags
•  Motorcycle helmets
•  Cameras
•  Electronic gadgets.
•  Ear Phones