Eden Gardens Seating Guide
Where to sit & the best seats
“The Mecca of Indian Cricket” · “The Cauldron”
Where to sit at Eden Gardens
Straight blocks toward the Club House end
A straight view down the pitch for batting and bowling.
Upper-tier lettered blocks
Cheaper seats with a complete elevated view.
Lower-tier blocks in the main bowl for an IPL or international
The heart of Eden Gardens' famous noise.
Open lower blocks in the afternoon sun
Little shade in the Kolkata heat and humidity.
About Eden Gardens
Eden Gardens is one of the great cathedrals of cricket, a roughly 68,000-seat three-tier bowl famous for its deafening, passionate crowds. The B.C. Roy Club House holds the members on the western side, while the lower and upper tiers are arranged in lettered public blocks and stands renamed for Bengal cricket greats. Straight blocks behind the bowler's arm give the best batting views, the upper tiers are the best value, and covered rows offer shade. It hosts India home Tests, one-day and T20 internationals and Kolkata Knight Riders IPL matches.
One of the world's oldest and largest cricket grounds, a vast three-tiered bowl beside the Maidan. The B.C. Roy Club House sits on the western side, and a renovation before the 2011 World Cup reduced capacity from around 100,000 to today's roughly 68,000 while modernising the stands.
Eden Gardens in photos
3 outside · 1 inside the venue
Seating map
View the official Eden Gardens seating plan
We don't have a live ticketing map for Eden Gardensyet. The venue's official website has the current seating chart and event-specific layouts.
How the venue is set up
Test / international cricket (day)
India home Tests and day internationals with famously huge, passionate crowds.
ODI / T20 (day-night)
Limited-overs internationals under lights, where the noise is among the loudest in world cricket.
IPL
Kolkata Knight Riders home games turn the ground into a sea of purple and gold.
Seating levels explained
B.C. Roy Club HouseMembers' Club House blocks
The members' pavilion housing the Cricket Association of Bengal, on the western side.
Pros: The best facilities and a shaded members' view.
Cons: Members and pass access only.
Lower tier lettered blocksBlocks (for example B, C, D, F, G)
The lower ring of lettered public blocks around the ground.
Pros: Close to the boundary and the roaring crowd.
Cons: Sun exposure and very high demand.
Upper tierHigher lettered blocks
The top ring wrapping the ground.
Pros: An elevated full view and the best value.
Cons: Distance from the pitch in such a large ground.
Named standsSections renamed 2017
Stands renamed after Bengal cricket figures during a 2017 refurbishment.
Pros: Modernised sections.
Cons: Sightline quality varies by location relative to the pitch.
Best seats at Eden Gardens
Behind the bowler's arm
Straight blocks toward the Club House end
A straight view down the pitch for batting and bowling.
Best value
Upper-tier lettered blocks
Cheaper seats with a complete elevated view.
Atmosphere / the cauldron
Lower-tier blocks in the main bowl for an IPL or international
The heart of Eden Gardens' famous noise.
Shade
Covered upper rows and the Club House side
Roofed sections and the western side offer relief from the Kolkata sun.
Square of the wicket
Side blocks around the Ganguly and Pankaj Roy stands
A side-on view of footwork and line.
| For | Sections | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Behind the bowler's arm | Straight blocks toward the Club House end | A straight view down the pitch for batting and bowling. |
| Best value | Upper-tier lettered blocks | Cheaper seats with a complete elevated view. |
| Atmosphere / the cauldron | Lower-tier blocks in the main bowl for an IPL or international | The heart of Eden Gardens' famous noise. |
| Shade | Covered upper rows and the Club House side | Roofed sections and the western side offer relief from the Kolkata sun. |
| Square of the wicket | Side blocks around the Ganguly and Pankaj Roy stands | A side-on view of footwork and line. |
Seats to avoid & obstructed views
Open lower blocks in the afternoon sun: Little shade in the Kolkata heat and humidity.
Low front rows behind boundary boards and fencing: An obstructed near boundary.
Deep corner blocks at fine-leg angles: A very square view of the pitch.
Highest rows in distant upper blocks: A long way from the action in such a large ground.
Accessibility & companion seating
Accessible provision at Eden Gardens is more limited than at newer grounds; some ground-level access and designated areas exist. Spectators needing assistance should contact the Cricket Association of Bengal or the ticket seller well in advance.
Where: Limited ground-level accessible positions; confirm with the venue before booking.
Getting there
Transport
Eden Gardens railway and metro stations serve the ground, a short ride from central Kolkata. Traffic is heavy on match days, so the metro is the best option.
The area
In the B.B.D. Bagh area beside the Maidan, near the State Secretariat (Writers' Building) and Calcutta High Court, in the historic heart of Kolkata by the Hooghly.
Eden Gardens · Kolkata, India
Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of Eden Gardens?
Around 68,000 today, down from close to 100,000 before the 2011 World Cup renovation.
How old is Eden Gardens?
It was established in 1864, making it one of the oldest cricket grounds in the world.
Which team plays there?
It is the home of the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, of Bengal cricket, and a regular India international venue.
Where are the best seats to watch batting?
Straight blocks behind the bowler's arm toward the Club House end give the best view down the pitch.
What is the atmosphere like?
Eden Gardens is famous for enormous, passionate crowds and is one of the loudest grounds in world cricket.
How do I get there?
Eden Gardens railway and metro stations are nearby; the metro is best given heavy match-day traffic.
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