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Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium Guwahati: Visitor Guide

Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium is a Guwahati sports venue for football and athletics. Here’s what to know about its location, access and facilities before an event.

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By Evelyn Carmichael

Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati is a sports venue for football and athletics. Its facilities include competition and practice tracks, and road access is available. Check event details before setting out.

  • Location: Guwahati Ward No. 27
  • Listed capacity: 30,000
  • Events: football and athletics
Where Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium is

Where Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium is

Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium is in Guwahati Ward No. 27, and road access is available. The venue is one of the Sports Authority of Assam’s sports facilities.

From Royal Heritage, the stadium is about 23 minutes by car. You can find rooms at this hotel in Guwahati.

What events take place at the stadium?

What events take place at the stadium?

The stadium hosts football and athletics and has a capacity of 30,000.

For athletics, the competition setup includes an eight-lane synthetic track with two D areas. Four high-mast lighting arrangements are also part of the stadium infrastructure.

What should you check before an event?

What should you check before an event?

Event-specific details can vary, so check the official site before you go. The stadium has a daily rental tariff; confirm event arrangements directly rather than assuming rental rates apply to tickets.

For a particular match or athletics event, confirm its schedule and entry arrangements with the event organiser. The stadium’s role as a sports facility does not by itself establish public access for every event.

What transport and facilities are available around the venue?

What transport and facilities are available around the venue?

The stadium has a separate six-lane synthetic track with one D area for practice. Its layout also includes 27 staircases: one VVIP staircase, 10 for VIPs, media and officials, and 16 others.

Facilities include VVIP and VIP lounges, pantries and media rooms. The venue also has first-aid rooms and a dope-test room, along with 58 toilets: three VVIP, 10 VIP and 45 others.

FAQs

Is Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium used for football?

Yes. Football is one of the events held at the stadium.

Does the stadium have a track for practice?

Yes. Its practice setup includes a six-lane synthetic track with one D area.

Is road access available to the stadium?

Yes. Road access is available.

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