The Race Course Stadium | |
Full name | MGR Stadium |
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Location | Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Coordinates | 9°56′26″N 78°08′36″E / 9.94054°N 78.14328°E |
Owner | Sport Development Authority of Tamil Nadu |
Capacity | 10,000[1] |
Surface | Polyurethane |
Construction | |
Opened | 1970 |
Renovated | 2004, 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.