ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026 Arun Jaitley Stadium

Arun Jaitley Stadium stands in the heart of New Delhi as one of Indian cricket’s oldest and most storied venues. Owned and operated by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA), the ground is located beside the historic Feroz Shah Kotla fort, from which it drew its original name for more than a century. Established in 1883, it is widely regarded as one of the oldest functional international cricket stadiums in India. Over the decades, it has witnessed the evolution of the game across eras, hosting Test matches, One Day Internationals, and T20 Internationals, along with domestic and league fixtures that have shaped generations of cricketers. Renamed in 2019 in honour of Shri Arun Jaitley, the former Union Minister and long-serving president of the DDCA, the stadium’s modern identity reflects a period of significant redevelopment and renewal. Among its more recent additions is the Virat Kohli Pavilion, named after one of Delhi’s most celebrated cricketing sons, a player whose journey from the city’s junior ranks to the pinnacle of international cricket mirrors the ground’s own enduring connection to the capital’s sporting life. The stadium also carries a strong sense of legacy within its stands. Several sections are named after some of Indian cricket’s most respected figures, including Bishan Singh Bedi, Mohinder Amarnath, and Gautam Gambhir, while the team dressing rooms honour the memory of Raman Lamba and Prakash Bhandari, both closely linked to Delhi’s cricketing tradition. Through World Cup matches, landmark international fixtures, and high-profile IPL encounters, Arun Jaitley Stadium has retained its place as a central stage in Indian cricket. Steeped in layers of history and the constant energy of the capital, it remains a venue where the past and present of the game continue to meet under one skyline.