ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026 Eden Gardens

Eden Gardens stands in the heart of Kolkata as one of the most revered addresses in world cricket, a venue where the sport’s history feels as present as its present-day spectacle. Established in 1864, the ground has grown into an enduring symbol of Indian cricket, shaped by generations of players, crowds, and moments that have travelled far beyond its stands. Located beside the Hooghly River in the Maidan area of the city, Eden Gardens has long been associated with scale and atmosphere. With a current seating capacity of around 68,000, it remains one of the largest cricket stadiums in the country, and its reputation for producing some of the most passionate and vocal crowds in the game has become part of cricketing folklore. Over the decades, the ground has hosted cricket across every era and format, serving as a regular stage for Tests, One Day Internationals, and T20 Internationals, as well as major domestic and league fixtures. It has been a venue for multiple ICC events, including matches in several Cricket World Cups, and has frequently been entrusted with high-stakes encounters that reflect its standing in the global game. Eden Gardens is remembered for a catalogue of defining moments. It hosted India’s first day-night Test match in 2019. The ground has also been the setting for iconic performances and dramatic finishes that have helped shape the modern narrative of Indian and international cricket. As the home of the Bengal cricket team and the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, Eden Gardens continues to be a living, breathing part of the sport’s contemporary landscape. On match days, the sea of colour in the stands and the constant surge of sound give the venue a character that few grounds in the world can replicate. Rooted in more than a century and a half of history, Eden Gardens remains a place where the past and present coexist. It is not just a stadium, but a stage on which some of cricket’s most enduring stories have been told.