Stadium · Kaloor

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi

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AddressJawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, Banerji Road, Kaloor, Kochi 682017

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Getting thereNearest: J. L. N. Stadium (Kochi Metro), directly in front of the ground

Capacity≈41,000

Upcoming at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi

Forca Kochi FC vs Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC

Fri16Oct

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Forca Kochi FC vs Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC

Fri 16 Oct · 7:30 PMJLN Stadium · Kaloor

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About Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, usually called Kaloor Stadium, is Kochi's main stadium. It is owned by the Greater Cochin Development Authority and was inaugurated in 1996 by President Shankar Dayal Sharma. Its present capacity is listed as about 41,000; a 1997 Nehru Cup match between India and Iraq is recorded as drawing around 100,000 before safety limits were imposed. The ground staged ten one-day cricket internationals between 1998 and 2014 and was one of six venues of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, when attendance was capped at 29,000. Kerala Blasters have played their Indian Super League home matches here since 2014, and Forca Kochi use it for Super League Kerala fixtures in 2026. Exhibitions and public events are also held in the complex.

Frequently asked questions

Which metro station is closest to Kaloor Stadium?

J. L. N. Stadium station on the Kochi Metro is directly in front of the ground. Kaloor station is one stop south.

What is the capacity of Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi?

It is listed at about 41,000. The Indian Super League lists 40,000 for Kerala Blasters matches.

Who plays at the stadium?

Kerala Blasters play their Indian Super League home matches here, and Forca Kochi's 2026 Super League Kerala home fixtures are also scheduled at the ground.

Who owns the stadium?

The Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) owns and operates it.

Tips before you go

Take the metro on matchdays. J. L. N. Stadium station is right outside, and KMRL has run extra late trains after Kerala Blasters games in past seasons; check the day's last-train timing.
Kerala Blasters' 2026–27 home fixtures listed at the time of writing are 25 October, 6, 10 and 14 December 2026 and 16 January 2027. Kick-off times can change, so confirm on the club or league site.
Reach at least an hour early for big games. Gates are allotted by stand, and the queues at security build up close to kick-off.
Parking around Kaloor is very limited on matchdays. If you must drive, park near another metro station and ride in.
Carry a photo ID and as little as possible; bags, bottles and power banks are often refused at the gate.

Around Kaloor

Kaloor is defined by the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the 41,000-capacity bowl owned by the Greater Cochin Development Authority that opened in 1996. Kerala Blasters have played their Indian Super League home matches here s

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