Capacity 10,000 Establishment 1964 | Phone 098874 51236 | |
Location Sigra, Varanasi Uttar Pradesh Operator Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association Tenants Uttar Pradesh cricket team Address Vidyapeeth Rd, BC Tower,Near Nagar Nigam, Chhittupura, Sigra, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221010 Owner Government of Uttar Pradesh Tenant Uttar Pradesh cricket team Similar Dr Sampurn Sports St, NE Railway Stadium | ||
Dr Sampurnanand Sports Stadium, nicknamed Sigra Stadium, is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The stadium is the main stadium in the city where first-class cricket matches are held since 1964 to 2003.
History
The ground is managed by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. This stadium is a multi-dimensional sports facility with excellent support features. The ground was host to a varied set of state and national level events; this complex has volleyball, football and Kabaddi grounds. Also known as Sigra Stadium, this facility hosts a range of cultural and entertainment events of the locality as well. Training sessions of different events are held here on a daily basis and lot of youngsters from the area are the beneficiaries. A conspicuous landmark in the region, this sports facility should not be missed in a trip to the enchanting city of Varanasi.