{"id":1931,"date":"2026-04-03T11:54:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T06:24:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1931"},"modified":"2026-04-03T11:54:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T06:24:55","slug":"navi-mumbai-cricket-stadium-1-lakh-capacity","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/news\/navi-mumbai-cricket-stadium-1-lakh-capacity\/","title":{"rendered":"Navi Mumbai Cricket Stadium to Have 1 Lakh Capacity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Navi Mumbai Cricket Stadium project has taken a significant step forward, with the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) initiating land acquisition talks for what could become one of the largest cricket venues in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MCA President Ajinkya Naik recently held multiple discussions with CIDCO Managing Director Vijay Singhal, signaling serious intent to bring the ambitious 1,00,000-seater stadium to life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The proposed venue is expected to be located near the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport, a strategic choice aimed at improving accessibility and global appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project aligns with the vision set by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who had earlier assured full government support, including land allocation, if a formal proposal was submitted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His backing has provided a major boost to the initiative, which is now moving into the planning and feasibility stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currently, Mumbai\u2019s iconic Wankhede Stadium has a seating capacity of just over 33,000. While rich in history, the venue often struggles to accommodate the growing demand for high-profile matches, including IPL playoffs and international fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The proposed Navi Mumbai stadium aims to address this gap by offering a significantly larger and more modern facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stadium is expected to rank among the <a href=\"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/largest-cricket-stadiums-in-the-world\/\">largest cricket stadiums in the world<\/a>, becoming the second-largest in India after the Narendra Modi Stadium. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The design is likely to feature advanced fan engagement technologies, premium hospitality sections, and dedicated player development infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a strategic perspective, the move reflects a broader shift in Indian cricket towards high-capacity, revenue-driven venues. It also strengthens Mumbai\u2019s position as a contender for hosting marquee ICC events, including potential finals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":1932,"template":"","tags":[1059,1058,1057],"ppma_author":[493],"class_list":["post-1931","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-devendra-fadnavis","tag-largest-cricket-stadium","tag-mca-stadium-project"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/1931","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1932"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1931"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1931"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=1931"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}