MGR Race Course Stadium

MGR Stadium
The Race Course Stadium
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Full nameMGR Stadium
LocationMadurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates9°56′26″N 78°08′36″E / 9.94054°N 78.14328°E / 9.94054; 78.14328
OwnerSport Development Authority of Tamil Nadu
Capacity10,000[1]
SurfacePolyurethane
Construction
Opened1970
Renovated2004, 2012

The MGR Race Course Stadium (also known as the MGR Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Madurai, India. It hosts several sporting events, including national and international kabaddi championships. It has a seating capacity of 10,000 and features a 400m synthetic athletic track. Constructed in 1970 in an area of 26 acres (11 ha), the stadium is the main sports venue of Madurai that has facilities to host over 12 sport disciplines.

  1. ^ "Amaravati Sports Hub PIM" (PDF). crda.ap.gov.in. Archived (PDF) from the original on 4 May 2020. Retrieved 4 May 2020.