EKA Arena
EKA Arena (formerly The Arena/TransStadia Arena) is a multi-purpose stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, located near Kankaria Lake. The stadium was completed by and officially opened on 7 October 2016. It was built in a public-private partnership between the Government of Gujarat and SE TransStadia, a company led by entrepreneur Udit Sheth.
Panoramic view of the stadium | |
| Full name | EKA Arena by TransStadia |
|---|---|
| Address | India |
| Location | Kankaria Lake, Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| Coordinates | 23°00′39.7″N 72°35′56.8″E |
| Public transit | Janmarg AMTS |
| Owner | Trans Stadia |
| Capacity | 20,000 (10,000 more with temporary seats on the pitch area) (outdoor) |
| Field size | 105 m × 68 m (344 ft × 223 ft) |
| Surface | Bermuda Grass |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 7 October 2016 |
| Construction cost | US$ 82.15 million |
| Architect | Holmes Miller & DSP Design Associates |
| Tenants | |
| India national football team (2019–present) ARA F.C. Gujarat football team Gujarat Giants Atlético de Gujarat | |
| Website | |
| transstadia | |
The stadium seats 20,000 spectators in its main football configuration. It is capable of being partitioned into an indoor arena, allowing it to host other sporting events (such as kabaddi and table tennis).
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