Kanchenjunga Stadium

The Kanchenjunga Stadium, also known as Kanchanjungha Krirangan, is a multi-purpose stadium in Siliguri, India.^[2][3] It is mainly used for cricket and football matches. Built in the 1980s, the stadium holds a capacity of 30,000,^[1] and currently the home ground of Siliguri Premier League side Kanchenjunga FC. It also hosted two Kolkata Derby matches in 2016 I-league.^[4]

Kanchenjunga Stadium, Siliguri

The stadium on a matchday in 2019
Location	Siliguri, West Bengal
Establishment	1980s. The older name of this ground was Tilak Maidan donated by Tilak Bahadur Chhetri to the school children for the playing purpose.
Capacity	30,000^[1]
End names
Bidhan Road
As of 12 September 2012

The stadium at night

In January 2014, a plan to upgrade the stadium at a cost of Rs 1.7 crore was announced.^[5]

Ranji Trophy Cricket

The stadium has hosted 11 Ranji Trophy matches to date.^[when?] The first ever Ranji Trophy played on this ground was between Bengal and Punjab in 2010.

Federation Cup 2012

This stadium has hosted Federation Cup 2012 matches of India. The first ever Federation Cup played on this ground was between Mohun Bagan AC and Churchill Brothers S.C. in 2012. Air India FC and Qualifier-I, while group C would consist of East Bengal FC, Sporting Clube de Goa, ONGC FC and Qualifier-II.n all, ten group matches will be played in Siliguri, the majority of which will be played under lights. In the opening match, Mohun Bagan AC will cross swords with Churchill Brothers FC.

Celebrity Cricket League

The stadium has hosted two Celebrity Cricket League matches till date of Third season. The first ever Celebrity Cricket League played on this ground was between Veer Marathi vs Karnataka Bulldozers and Telugu Warriors vs Bengal Tigers in 2013.

Santosh Trophy

The final matches of the 2013–14 Santosh Trophy were played at the stadium in March 2014, including the final on 9 March 2014. Mizoram won the championship.^[6]

I-League 2nd division

The stadium hosted seven rounds of 2015 I-League 2nd Division. This was the first leg of the league.^[7]

SAFF Women's Championship

The stadium hosted 2016 SAFF Women's Championship. All matches were played in the Kanchenjunga Stadium in Siliguri, West Bengal.^[8]

References

1. "Bengal government takes over Kanchenjunga Stadium in Siliguri".
2. "Kanchenjunga Stadium in Siliguri". World Stadiums. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
3. . Goalie365.com. 7 June 2015. Archived from the original on 16 September 2018. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
4. . iLoveSiliguri. ILS. 24 March 2016. Archived from the original on 10 June 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
5. "Mamata Banerjee stresses on unity in Darjeeling hills and plains". The Indian Express. 22 January 2014. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
6. . Samay Live. 10 March 2014. Archived from the original on 10 March 2014. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
7. "Second division league venues finalized". The All India Football Federation. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
8. "SAFF Women´s Championship To Be Held In Siliguri". goalie365.com. 11 November 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2017.