Cricket has always held a special place in the hearts of Indian fans. As it is known that there is a cricketer or there is always one person at each Indian household who loves to play the game or wants to become a cricketer. Thus, there are numerous stadiums across the country.

These stadiums across the country are as famous as the cricket players and almost all of these stadiums have witnessed some of the best cricket matches and today we are going to talk about the top 10 smallest cricket stadiums in India and this list will be according to their seating capacity.

Thus, here is the list of the smallest stadiums across the country which has conducted countless matches in the crickets history with many houseful audiences in their stands. Here we go.

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List of Top 10 Smallest Cricket Stadiums in India – 2025

Name of the Stadium	City	Seating Capacity
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium (HPCA Stadium)	Dharamshala	23,000
Sawai Mansingh Stadium	Jaipur	23,185
DR YSR Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium	Visakhapatnam	27,500
Holkar Cricket Stadium	Indore	30,000
Chandigarh Cricket Stadium	Chandigarh	30,000
Green Park Stadium	Kanpur	32,000
Moti Bagh Stadium	Vadodara	28,000
IS Bindra Stadium	Mohali	26,000
Captain Roop Singh Stadium	Gwalior	30,000
Brabourne Stadium	Mumbai	20,000

Though the above list of stadiums have the least seating capacity, each of them are special and have a special place in the hearts of cricket players as well as fans. Let’s have a look at them one by one.

1.  Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala

City	Dharamshala
Seating Capacity	23,000
Ground Length	Straight Boundaries: 63 MetersSquare Boundaries: 68 Meters
Location	Cricket Stadium, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association, Tehsil, Distt, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh 176215

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium is situated in Dharamshala and was inaugurated in the year 2003. The stadium has a seating capacity of 23,000 people in its stands which is a small number if compared to many other stadiums around the country.

The stadium has conducted a number of ODIs and an IPL match with a houseful audience as it has the advantage of scenic beauty with views of Himalayan ranges around. The place’s natural beauty makes it one of the most visually appealing cricket venues in the world and has attracted tourism to the state also. And because of this it has become one of the most sought after venues for the audiences and players too.

2.  Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

City	Jaipur
Seating Capacity	23,185
Ground Length	Straight Boundaries: 75 MetersSquare Boundaries: 72 Meters
Location	VRV3+H8X, Janpath, Jaipur Nagar Nigam, Lalkothi, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302005, India

Sawai Mansingh Stadium also known as SMS Stadium is situated in the pink city of Jaipur. It was inaugurated in the year 1969 and since then the stadium has witnessed numerous international matches including some of the World Cup matches.

Some of the best cricketers in history have shown their game play on the field of SMS stadium in the past and now also many matches are organised in the stadium. It has a seating capacity of 23,185 people in its stands. The ground of the stadium is comparatively big but when it comes to the seating capacity of the stadium then it is a bit compact.

3.  DR YSR Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam

City	Visakhapatnam
Seating Capacity	27,500
Ground Length	Straight Boundaries: 70 to 76 meters approximatelySquare Boundaries: 57 to 65 meters approximately
Location	10-134, NH16, Pothinamallayya Palem, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530041, India

DR YSR Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium is situated in Visakhapatnam and was established in the year 2003. The stadium has a seating capacity of 27,500 people and has a ground length of approximately 155 meters. This stadium is known for its great pitch conditions for both batters and bowlers.

The DR YSR Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium is known for its scenic coastal location which has made it one of the most sought-after stadiums in the country for organising domestic matches along with the ODIs and T20s. The stadium is known for providing excellent viewing experience to the fans and also has modern facilities for players and visitors.

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4. Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

City	Indore
Seating Capacity	30,000
Ground Length	Straight Boundaries: 68 metersSquare Boundaries: 56 meters
Location	IDA Building, Race Course Rd, Near Janjeerwala Square, New Palasia, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452001, India

The Holkar cricket Stadium of Indore, was established in the year 2003. The stadium has a seating capacity of 30,000 people and is famous for its small boundaries and because of this reason it is known as one of the most-scoring fields in the country. In other words it can be said that the stadium is a paradise for batters and the games on this field are mostly high scoring games.

It has quickly become a favourite among players. The stadium has hosted numerous international matches and domestic tournaments and thrilling performances from the batsmen side have been recorded on the pitch. Its modern infrastructure and enthusiastic crowd support contribute to an electrifying atmosphere during matches.

5. Chandigarh Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh

City	Chandigarh
Seating Capacity	30,000
Ground Length	Straight Boundaries: 75 metersSquare Boundaries: 55 meters
Location	547, Jan Marg, Sector 16 D, Sector 16C, Chandigarh, 160015, India

Chandigarh Cricket Stadium was established in the year 2006 and has a seating capacity of approximately 30,000 people. The stadium is situated in the heart of the city with all the facilities at hand for both spectators and players.

The stadium has hosted various national matches and international games which has got an important place in Indian cricket. Its design has things to offer like comfort and accessibility for all and also offers a ground for maintaining excellence in competitive games.

6. Green Park Stadium, Kanpur

City	Kanpur
Seating Capacity	32,000
Ground Length	Straight Boundaries: 74 metersSquare Boundaries: 65 meters
Location	15/66, Green Park Stadium, Civil Lines, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208001, India

Green Park Stadium of Kanpur is one of the oldest stadiums of India with 32,000 seating capacity in their stands. It was established in the year 1945 and since then it has conducted many historic matches in these years.

Since it is the oldest stadium, thus it can be said that it has been constructed in a traditional way unlike the modern ones but is very famous. It is the dream of most of the young cricketers to play at this historic stadium and it also has green outfields which make it one of the dreamiest places for both cricketers and fans.

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7.  Moti Bagh Stadium, Vadodara

City	Vadodara
Seating Capacity	28,000
Ground Length	Straight Boundaries:  59.43 metersSquare Boundaries: 53 to 55 meters approximately
Location	75QV+85M, Moti baug kothar, near Vadodara, Moti Baug, Vadodara, Gujarat 390001, India

Moti Bagh Stadium is one of the oldest stadiums of Gujarat and is situated in Vadodara. It was opened in 1982 and has a seating capacity of 28,000 people. It is known for hosting numerous domestic as well as international matches since its establishment.

It is one of the most important venues for cricket in Gujarat and is built traditionally with all the amenities for players as well as fans. The stadium is situated on the Laxmi Vilas Palace grounds and is notable for its scenic and historical setting. This stadium is the home ground for the Baroda cricket team and has given chance to many local talented cricketers in the past years.

8. IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali

City	Mohali
Seating Capacity	26,000
Ground Length	Straight Boundaries: 75 metersSquare Boundaries: 68.58 meters
Location	Bindra Stadium I.S, Sukhna Path, Sector 63, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Lamba, Punjab 160062, India

IS Bindra Stadium is situated in Mohali and has a seating capacity of 26,000 people which makes it one of the smallest cricket stadiums in India. It was inaugurated in the year 1993 and has been used to organise various domestic and international matches in the past few years.

In IS Bindra Stadium many of the World Cup matches have also been conducted as its grounds are great for organising competitive matches between the teams. The stadium is also known for its great viewing angles for the viewers.

9. Captain Roop Singh Stadium, Gwalior

City	Gwalior
Seating Capacity	30,000
Ground Length	Straight Boundaries: 74 metersSquare Boundaries: 64*65 meters
Location	655M+VCP, Raksha Vihar, Lashkar, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh 474002, India

Captain Roop Singh Stadium is situated in Gwalior and has a seating capacity of approximately 30,000 people in its stands. It was inaugurated in the year 1980 and since then it has been used for conducting domestic and international cricket matches in the past years.

The location of the stadium provides a touch of natural beauty as it is surrounded with greenery all around and is one of the best stadiums in Madhya Pradesh. Though the pitch and ground of the stadium is quite big, the seating capacity qualifies it in the list of top 10 smallest cricket stadiums in India.

10.  Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai

City	Mumbai
Seating Capacity	20,000
Ground Length	Straight Boundaries: 65 to 70 meters approximatelySquare Boundaries: 58 meters
Location	Stadium House, Block No 3, 1st Floor, Veer Nariman Rd, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020, India

Brabourne Stadium is one of the most famous and oldest stadiums of the country as it was established in 1937. The stadium has a seating capacity of around 20,000 people and the grounds are sufficient for organising all types of matches from T20s, Test, ODIs, and IPL matches too.

Brabourne Stadium is mainly known for its historic pavilion and clubhouse which adds to its charm. The grounds of the stadium are a heaven for the batters as it is one amongst the highest scoring grounds in India. And with less seating capacity it comes in the list of top 10 smallest cricket stadiums in India (2025).

Conclusion

All the above stadiums are some of the first-class stadiums of the country with the least seating capacities. All these stadiums have been used for conducting both domestic and international matches. Though the seating capacities of these stadiums are lower, then also the energy of the matches has never faded in these stadiums and that is only because of their compact sizes.