M. A. Aziz Stadium

MA Aziz Stadium
during the local cricket match at M.A. Aziz Stadium
Ground information
LocationChittagong
Capacity30,000
OwnerChittagong Division
OperatorBangladesh, Chittagong Abahani, Chittagong Mohammedan
TenantsChittagong Abahani (Football)
End names
Pedrollo End
Ispahani End
International information
First Test15–19 November 2001:
 Bangladesh v  Zimbabwe
Last Test6–10 January 2005:
 Bangladesh v  Zimbabwe
First ODI27 October 1988:
 Bangladesh v  India
Last ODI26 January 2005:
 Bangladesh v  Zimbabwe
Source: M. A. Aziz Stadium, Cricinfo

The MA Aziz Stadium (Bengali: এম এ আজিজ স্টেডিয়াম; also known as Chittagong Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Chittagong, Bangladesh. The local cricket and football teams play there and it is sometimes used by the Bangladesh national football team.[1] Its total capacity is 30,000.[2] On a historical note, this stadium was used as headquarters during the war for independence in 1971. The stadium serves as the main football venue of Chittagong as main cricket venue of the port city has been shifted to the Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. It is the home venue of Chittagong Abahani in Bangladesh Premier League (football). Since 2015, the stadium is hosting Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup, country’s only international club football tournament organised by Chittagong Abahani.

  1. ^ "Bangladesh national football team statistics and records: attendances". 11v11.com. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  2. ^ "A full house watches BPL matches in Chittagong". The Independent. Dhaka. 29 January 2013. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013.