Kozhikode Corporation EMS Stadium

EMS Stadium
Address	India
Location	Rajaji Road, Kozhikode, Kerala
Owner	Kozhikode Corporation
Operator	Kerala Football Association
Capacity	50,000; 45,000 (future);
Surface	Grass
Construction
Opened	1977
Architect	RK Remesh
Tenants
	India national football team (1987–present); Kerala football team (1960–present); Kerala Premier League; Gokulam Kerala FC; Gokulam Kerala FC (women);

The EMS Stadium, located in Kozhikode, Kerala, India, is a multi-purpose stadium primarily used for football matches. The stadium most recently was home to the I-League team Gokulam Kerala FC, as well as their IWL women's team. Built in 1977, the stadium has the capacity of 50,000 spectators. It is named after the first Chief Minister of Kerala E. M. S. Namboodiripad. The stadium has played host to several important football tournaments, such as Super Cup, Santhosh Trophy, and Sait Nagjee Football tournament. Gokulam Kerala has been playing their home matches at the EMS Stadium since 2017 and has had a successful run at the stadium winning their first I-League home match against East Bengal FC with a score of 2–1. The stadium is considered as a historic and important venue for football in the region.

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