The biggest cricket stadiums in the world feature a mix of places with a rich cricketing history and recently built venues.
Each stadium’s unique characteristics can affect cricket betting markets, from the playing surface to the atmosphere generated by the crowd.
12 Largest Cricket Stadiums in the World, Ranked
| Rank | Stadium | City | Capacity |
| 1 | Narendra Modi Stadium | Ahmedabad | 132,000 |
| 2 | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Melbourne | 100,024 |
| 3 | Eden Gardens | Kolkata | 68,000 |
| 4 | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium | Naya Raipur | 65,000 |
| 5 | Perth Stadium | Perth | 61,266 |
| 6 | Gwalior International Cricket Stadium | Gwalior | 60,000 |
| 7 | Adelaide Oval | Adelaide | 53,500 |
| 8 | Singapore National Stadium | Kallang | 52,000 |
| T-9 | The Sports Hub Trivandrum | Thiruvananthapuram | 50,000 |
| T-9 | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium | Lucknow | 50,000 |
| T-9 | JSCA International Cricket Stadium | Ranchi | 50,000 |
| T-9 | Brabourne Stadium | Mumbai | 50,000 |
What Are the Biggest Cricket Venues Worldwide?
1. Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Named after India’s Prime Minister, the Narendra Modi Stadium is by far the largest cricket stadium in the world. It opened in 2020 and hosted the 2023 World Cup final.
Frequently used for India’s matches, it is also the home venue of Gujarat in domestic cricket and the Gujarat Titans in the IPL.
2. Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
For several decades before the opening of the Narendra Modi Stadium, the MCG was the largest cricket ground in the world. It remains the largest stadium of any kind in the Southern Hemisphere.
Victoria play their state cricket at the MCG, and the Melbourne Stars use the venue in the Big Bash. The MCG is famous for hosting the Boxing Day Test.
3. Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Eden Gardens is not only considered the home of Indian cricket. It has also hosted matches in five different men’s World Cups, including the second-ever 50-over World Cup final.
In 2019, it was the venue for India’s first-ever day/night Test match.
4. Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Naya Raipur
Despite its massive capacity, Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium was first used by India in 2023. IPL matches have been played at the stadium for over a decade.
Sunil Gavaskar regards Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium as one of India’s best stadiums. Viv Richards and Kapil Dev have also praised the venue.
5. Perth Stadium, Perth
Perth Stadium is the successor to the iconic WACA. A multi-sport venue, it’s far more modern than its predecessor, but lacks some of the charm.
Over 85% of the seats are covered by the roof, which helps to protect the crowds from the soaring temperatures in the Australian summer.
6. Gwalior International Cricket Stadium, Gwalior
Gwalior hasn’t traditionally been a city where India have played international matches, aside from Sachin Tendulkar’s historic ODI double century in 2010.
India returned to the city in 2024 thanks to the newly built Gwalior International Cricket Stadium.
7. Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Australia have three of the seven largest cricket stadiums in the world. The Adelaide Oval has been open since 1871, but has undergone significant redevelopment over the last 15 years.
Along with cricket, the stadium also hosts Australian rules football, soccer, rugby league, rugby union, and tennis.
8. Singapore National Stadium, Kallang
A massive domed structure, the Singapore National Stadium is used for cricket, soccer, rugby, and athletics.
The capacity is 55,000 for soccer and rugby.
T-9. The Sports Hub Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram
Construction of Thiruvananthapuram’s stadium was complete in 2015, but the city had to wait three years to host an international match.
In addition to being used occasionally by India’s soccer team, it is also home to Kerala’s state cricket team.
T-9. Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Best known for hosting the Lucknow Super Giants, Ekana Cricket Stadium was also used as Afghanistan’s home ground in 2019.
It hosted five matches during the 2023 World Cup.
T-9. JSCA International Cricket Stadium, Ranchi
Seven Test centuries and four ODI centuries have been scored at JSCA International Cricket Stadium. There have also been three five-wicket hauls in Test cricket.
It is the home stadium of former India captain MS Dhoni.
T-9. Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
After hosting international matches between 1946 and 1972, there was a long period when no international cricket was played at Brabourne Stadium.
The turn of the 21st century saw the return of India, with Brabourne Stadium hosting the first T20 international in the country a year after being used in the ICC Champions Trophy.
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