Mumbai to Get 100,000-Capacity Cricket Stadium by 2030, Confirms CM Fadnavis

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Mumbai, long considered the heartland of Indian cricket, is set to get a massive new cricket stadium by the year 2030. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis made the announcement during a special ceremony at Wankhede Stadium on Friday, May 16.

The event was organized to unveil three newly named stands-honouring India's current ODI captain Rohit Sharma, legendary former skipper Ajit Wadekar, and veteran cricket administrator Sharad Pawar.

Speaking at the ceremony, CM Fadnavis stated that the Maharashtra government is ready to allocate land to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) for the construction of a new cricketing facility, provided they present a formal proposal. He proposed that the new stadium should be completed within five years, in time to commemorate Wankhede Stadium's 100th anniversary in 2030.

The Wankhede Stadium, which was originally built in 1975, is celebrating its 50th year in 2025. It underwent a complete reconstruction ahead of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, culminating in India's iconic win under MS Dhoni's leadership.

That final, where India triumphed over Sri Lanka, remains one of the most memorable moments in Indian cricket. The ground has also hosted some of the sport's greatest events, including Sachin Tendulkar's farewell Test match, Virat Kohli's record-breaking 50th ODI century, and multiple World Cup semifinals in 1987 and 2023. Additionally, it hosted matches during the 2016 ICC T20 World Cup.

Mumbai has historically been home to multiple international cricket venues. The city's very first international match took place at the Gymkhana Ground, although it only hosted a single game. For several decades, the Brabourne Stadium-located close to Wankhede-was the primary cricket venue in the city.

Currently, Wankhede has a seating capacity of about 34,000, while the nearby Brabourne Stadium can accommodate around 20,000 spectators. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, with a capacity of 45,000, has hosted numerous IPL fixtures and women's internationals.