Best Sports Venues in Chennai"
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"Best Sports Venues in Chennai" Realizzata per : Cityseeker 4 Posizioni indicati SDAT Tennis Stadium "Tennis Stadium" Commonly known as SDAT, the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu Tennis Stadium has witnessed matches featuring international legends like Boris Becker and Patrick Rafter. India's super duo of Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes have often graced the floodlit center court with their scintillating performances. Built in 1995 by the Government of by #96 Tamil Nadu, this court accommodates around 5800 spectators. +91 44 2817 0381 Off Corporation School Road, Lake Area, Chennai M. A. Chidambaram Stadium "Nail-biting Finishes!" Built in 1916, Chennai's M. A. Chidambaram Stadium was formerly known as the Chepauk Stadium. With a seating capacity of 50,000 spectators, this cricket stadium has hosted a number of thrilling encounters, to say the least. The first ever test match was played here on 10th February, 1934, and ever since, there has been no looking back! With each passing year, more and more games were played including One Day Internationals (ODI), and more recently, the IPL matches which are supposedly the most exciting of them all. This stadium is the home ground to the IPL team, Chennai Superkings led by the dashing Indian cricket team captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni. If in Chennai during any cricket championship, a visit to the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium promises to remain with you forever. +91 44 2858 8889 (Tickets) 1 Bells Road, Chepauk, Chennai Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium "Be a Sport" This gigantic stadium complex in Chennai is a major sporting destination in South India. The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium maintains international standards and regularly hosts soccer and other athletic events. However, the indoor stadium within this complex is the real highlight. With a staggering capacity of over 7000 cheering spectators, major volleyball and badminton tournaments have been held here in the past. The complex has excellent parking facilities and a cafe serving light refreshments inside. This is certainly a must visit for sports enthusiasts especially if there is a match on. +91 44 2536 8709 Raja Muthiah Road, Chennai Guindy Race Course "Historical Racecourse" Established in 1777, the Guindy Race Course is undoubtedly one of the oldest track in the country, which hosts races even today. The track is only open during the winter season, when there are a lot of races that take place regularly. As of today, the club has 525 horses in the stables, which are up for grabs during the race season. They follow strict rules laid down by Libelul by the Mr. G Jayaraman. Race Course Road, Opposite Guindy Railway Station, Chennai UNIRSI A NOI A : cityseeker.com Termini e condizioni | INFORMATIVA SULLA PRIVACY | API | CONTATTATECI | Diritto d'autore 2020 CITYSEEKER Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org).