New Delhi, India · Capacity: 41,000
Arun Jaitley Stadium is a major stadium in New Delhi, India, with regular global sports and entertainment events.
The Arun Jaitley Stadium is the home of the Delhi Capitals in the IPL, a historic Test ground in the heart of the Indian capital that fills with colour and noise on a franchise-cricket night.
It's in Old Delhi near the spice markets and the monuments of a layered, millennia-old city.
Below are the Delhi stays, restaurants and bars fans use around the stadium.
Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the stadium first.
A grand colonial-era palace hotel on Janpath with world-class art collections and the legendary 1911 Bar. Cricket and football fans choose this iconic Delhi landmark for its unrivaled old-world elegance and proximity to India Gate.
Delhi's most opulent hotel in the Diplomatic Enclave, inspired by Lutyens' Delhi architecture. International cricket teams and sports delegations choose The Leela Palace for its proximity to Arun Jaitley Stadium and its world-class Le Cirque restaurant.
Ultra-luxury hotel in central Delhi where every room features a private plunge pool. Just 15 minutes from Arun Jaitley Stadium, it's the preferred stay for visiting cricket dignitaries and fans seeking the finest accommodation in the capital.
Ultra-luxury hotel overlooking the Delhi Golf Club with impeccable service and award-winning restaurants. The hotel of choice for international cricket boards during major series, with the Arun Jaitley Stadium just a short drive away.
Elegant bar at The Imperial hotel on Janpath, dripping with colonial-era charm and serving classic cocktails. Named after the year Delhi became India's capital, it's a favorite gathering spot for cricket journalists and sports officials during test matches at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
A craft beer hub in Hauz Khas Village pouring Indian microbrews alongside global taps in a heritage building. Cricket fans from nearby Feroz Shah Kotla and IPL visitors discover India's booming craft beer scene over hoppy pints and bar snacks.
Intimate live music venue in Hauz Khas Village with craft cocktails and nightly performances ranging from blues to indie rock. A favorite late-night haunt for visiting IPL players and cricket fans celebrating a Delhi Capitals victory.
Connaught Place's circular colonnaded shopping district contains several of Delhi's best sports bars, including Howzat! and other venues dedicated to cricket watch parties during IPL and international series. The mix of Delhi's cosmopolitan crowd and intense cricket passion creates a uniquely charged atmosphere on match evenings. Craft Indian beers and grilled kebabs from the surrounding restaurants fuel marathon watch parties.
Vibrant Caribbean-themed bar in Hauz Khas Village serving rum cocktails and craft beers to a reggae soundtrack. Popular among young Delhi cricket fans for post-match celebrations after IPL games at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Social in Hauz Khas Village is Delhi's hippest hybrid café-bar-workspace and becomes a roaring cricket den during IPL matches and international Test series, with Delhi Capitals fans taking over every screen. The creative cocktail menu includes Indian-inspired twists, and the rustic-industrial setting in one of Delhi's most atmospheric heritage villages makes it a genuine fan destination. Weekend IPL watch parties here turn the terrace into one of the city's most electric social spaces.
Old Delhi's legendary street food lane serves the best parathas, jalebis, and chaat in India — essential cricket-fan fuel dating back to the Mughal era.
Legendary restaurant at ITC Maurya famous for its Dal Bukhara and enormous naan, served without cutlery. A must-visit that has hosted heads of state, cricket legends, and Bollywood stars — every international cricket team dining here during Delhi Test matches is practically tradition.
One of India's most acclaimed restaurants, reinventing traditional Indian cuisine with global techniques and seasonal ingredients. Located in The Lodhi hotel, it's where visiting cricket teams and VIPs dine during Test matches at nearby Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Legendary Delhi restaurant near Jama Masjid serving Mughlai cuisine since 1913, famous for seekh kebabs, nihari, and mutton burra. A must-visit for cricket fans heading to Arun Jaitley Stadium, offering flavors that have delighted generations of food lovers.
Paranthe Wali Gali in Chandni Chowk is one of Delhi's most celebrated food streets, where generations of cricket fans have fueled their match-day energy with stuffed parathas — filled with everything from potato and paneer to banana and rabri — before heading to Feroz Shah Kotla. The narrow lane's centuries-old paratha shops compete fiercely for the title of best in the city, and the surrounding Chandni Chowk market provides an overwhelming sensory experience unique to Delhi. Eating here before an IPL evening game is as quintessentially Delhi as the sport itself.
Walk the grand Rajpath boulevard to India Gate, Delhi's war memorial — cricket celebrations erupt here after major Indian victories, lighting up the capital.
Visit one of the oldest cricket grounds in India, home to the Delhi Capitals IPL franchise and steeped in Test cricket history dating back to 1883. The 41,000-seat stadium sits adjacent to the ruins of Feroz Shah Kotla fort, creating a unique backdrop where medieval Tughlaq-era architecture meets modern cricket.
Experience cricket at the historic Arun Jaitley Stadium, home of the Delhi Capitals IPL franchise and one of the oldest cricket grounds in India, dating to 1883. The 41,000-seat venue has hosted legendary Test matches and IPL clashes, with the ruins of a Mughal-era fort visible just beyond the boundary.
Formerly known as Feroz Shah Kotla, the Arun Jaitley Stadium is one of cricket's great historic grounds, home to the Delhi Capitals in the IPL and a regular Test match venue. The stadium's long history includes Anil Kumble's famous 10-wicket haul against Pakistan in 1999. Tours take cricket fans through the pavilion, the players' dressing rooms, and the media center above the iconic ground.
Visit India Gate, the 42-meter war memorial at the heart of New Delhi's grand Kartavya Path boulevard. The monument honors 70,000 soldiers and is a gathering point during national celebrations and major sporting victories. The surrounding lawns come alive in the evenings with families, street food vendors, and cricket fans.
During the IPL season, Delhi's parks and public spaces host official fan parks with giant screens, games, and food stalls where tens of thousands watch Delhi Capitals matches. The energy rivals the stadium itself, with entire families making the fan park visit an annual cricket ritual. Street food vendors selling chaat and chole bhature cater to the cricket crowds.
Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi is tracked across 0 events and seats 41,000 fans. Here's how fans build a trip around it:
Structured facts on this page (capacity, opening year, architect, ownership) are compiled from public reference databases and verified against venue coordinates.
Virat Kohli have been spotted at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Arun Jaitley Stadium has a capacity of 41,000 people.
Arun Jaitley Stadium opened in 1883.
Delhi Capitals plays home games at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
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