Panchkula to Build New International Cricket Stadium with Multi-Sport Complex in Nangal

Panchkula is set to get its first international cricket stadium with the municipal corporation planning a new sports complex in Nagal village, Amar Ujala reported.

Urban Challenge Fund backing

The municipal corporation has prepared project drawings and sent them to the Urban Local Bodies department for government approval. The central government will cover up to 25 percent of the stadium’s construction cost through the Urban Challenge Fund scheme.

Nagal site offers ample space and lower traffic

Municipal Commissioner Vinay Kumar said the Nagal site has sufficient land available after a recent location adjustment expanded the surrounding open area. The commissioner said that spectator seating can be developed following land acquisition.

“We are going to write to the state government in this regard,” Kumar told Amar Ujala, pointing out that neighboring cities already feature major venues.

“We hope to build such an international stadium on this side of the tricity,” Kumar told Amar Ujala, highlighting the location’s advantages of lower traffic and ample space.

Nagal Sports Complex will feature multisport infrastructure

Officials planned practice pitches, a pavilion, dressing rooms, a media center, and modern seating arrangements designed to support day-night matches. The Nagal Sports Complex will also host infrastructure for volleyball, basketball, badminton, athletics, table tennis, and swimming.

Tricity stadium landscape

The tricity’s primary international cricket venue is currently the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. Opened in 2021 with a capacity of roughly 38,000, it serves as the home ground for Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League.

That venue replaced the historic Sector 16 stadium in Chandigarh and the IS Bindra PCA Stadium in Mohali, while the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula does not meet international standards.

Project approval timeline

The municipal corporation will formally write to the Haryana government to request administrative clearance and financial cooperation for the Nagal village development.