About Green Park Stadium
Green Park Stadium is an international cricket stadium located in Civil Lines, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1945, it is the home ground of the Uttar Pradesh cricket team and is operated by the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association. With a capacity of around 32,000, it is known as one of India's historic Test venues and is the only stadium in India with a dedicated Student Gallery.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large international cricket stadium with multiple stands, pavilion, media centre, floodlights and a well-maintained outfield on the banks of the Ganga river area in central Kanpur. On match days, the venue hosts domestic and international cricket with spectator seating, food stalls and facilities. On non-match days, access is restricted and generally requires prior permission, with exterior viewing and photography from outside the gates being the main visitor experience.
Key highlights
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International Test, ODI and T20 cricket venue established in 1945
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Home ground of the Uttar Pradesh cricket team operated by Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association
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Only cricket stadium in India with a dedicated Student Gallery
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Capacity of approximately 32,000 spectators with floodlights for day-night matches
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Hosted India's first Test match at the venue in 1952 against England
History of Green Park Stadium
Green Park Stadium was established in 1945 and is owned by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. It hosted its first Test match in January 1952 between India and England. It has since hosted numerous Test, ODI and T20I matches and is noted for its historic Student Gallery and as a long-standing venue for domestic cricket including Ranji Trophy matches for Uttar Pradesh.
Culture & Context
The stadium is a major centre of cricket culture in Uttar Pradesh and Kanpur, serving as the home ground for the Uttar Pradesh cricket team and a venue for international cricket that draws large local crowds. It holds significance for cricket fans as one of India's oldest and most recognized cricket grounds.
Route
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