Varanasi International Cricket Stadium, Ganjariवाराणसी अंतरराष्ट्रीय क्रिकेट स्टेडियम, गंजारी
A 30,000-seat stadium at Ganjari, Rajatalab, designed around Shiva motifs: trishul-shaped floodlights, a damru-shaped canopy, crescent forms. Foundation laid 23 September 2023 at about ₹450 crore. At the District Magistrate's inspection on 16 August 2026 the pavilions and media centre were complete and external works over 80% done, with all construction targeted for 15 October 2026; the opening is expected late in 2026.
Timeline
Foundation 23 September 2023 · pavilions complete, external works >80% (16 August 2026) · construction targeted for 15 October 2026 · opening expected late 2026
How to reach
- 17.4 km from Varanasi Junction (Cantt) station in a straight line
- 24.9 km from Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport in a straight line
- 17.9 km from Godowlia crossing, where cars stop for the old city in a straight line
Straight-line distances; by road through the lanes it is further.
Sources: The Tribune (ANI) — Varanasi DM inspects under-construction International Cricket Stadium in Ganjari, directs speeding up works (16 Aug 2026) · Wikipedia — Varanasi Cricket Stadium · Kashi Official Web Portal — Varanasi International Cricket Stadium
