Thrilling times are ahead for cricket enthusiasts in Uttar Pradesh! Ghaziabad will soon receive its first international-standard cricket stadium at Raj Nagar Extension. The project, which has remained in the planning stages and on the backburner for years, is now underway, offering world-class sports infrastructure within the city and a platform for international matches as well as local talent.

The new stadium at Morti near Raj Nagar Extension will have a 55,000-capacity audience. Led by the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA), the project has an estimated budget of ₹450 crore. Upon completion, it will host Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, placing Ghaziabad firmly on the international cricket map.

Recent advancements have provided the project a major impetus. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) in July 2025 to fast-track construction. GDA has now consented to complete the project, overcoming the earlier hurdles of land acquisition and Floor Area Ratio (FAR) approvals. With the obstacles removed, construction is likely to begin very shortly.

The strategic positioning of the stadium in Raj Nagar Extension means that it is easily reachable for cricket lovers in Ghaziabad and the broader Delhi NCR area. Accessibility to major roads and soon-to-open metro stations guarantees that fans can travel easily, making it the perfect place for high-tensity international matches.

In addition to hosting international cricket, the stadium will serve to positively benefit the local community. It will offer a platform to cricketers looking to make a career in the sport, enhance tourism in the area, and aid in the growth of the region’s infrastructure. The project will be a center of sports activity and a driver for economic growth in Ghaziabad.

With the estimated completion date in 2026, the stadium will take Ghaziabad to the forefront of cricket enthusiasts’ cities. Citizens and cricket fans alike are invited to monitor developments by the UPCA and local media as this thrilling project unfolds. Ghaziabad is poised to enter the global field of cricket, and this stadium is a new chapter in the city’s sporting experience.