For an electrifying experience at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens

We are in a country where cricket is more than a sport. It is a religion to many. In India, the love for cricket is not just limited to watching a match in the stadium, it runs way deeper than that. From live telecasts at workplaces to cricket-themed weddings, it’s a crazy world, and in a good way. And it all started from the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

The Eden Gardens is India’s oldest cricket ground, and the second largest too. It was established in 1864, with the first Test match in 1934 between England and India, and its first One Day International in 1987 between India and Pakistan.

Eden Gardens is most known for being one of the most iconic and historic cricket stadiums in the world. It has a rich cricketing heritage and has witnessed several historic moments in the sport.

Did you know that the Eden Gardens is often referred to as the home of Indian cricket and the "Mecca of Indian cricket"?

Tourists can visit Eden Gardens on non-match days too. Some may even say the experience is enriching. Visitors can explore the stadium, take guided tours, and learn about its rich cricketing history. The stadium offers guided tours that allow visitors to walk around the ground, see the media center, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the facilities. Most of these tours require permission from Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB).


Eden Gardens is open from 9 AM to 6 PM on all days of the week. Entry is free.


Did you also know that Eden Gardens is the home ground of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)? The passionate fan base and the electrifying atmosphere during KKR matches at Eden Gardens is something to experience at least once.