Mumbai, India · Capacity: 33,000
Wankhede Stadium is a major stadium in Mumbai, India, with regular global sports and entertainment events.
The Wankhede Stadium is where India won the 2011 Cricket World Cup — Dhoni's six into the night still echoes — and where Sachin Tendulkar played his farewell Test. Home to the Mumbai Indians in the IPL, it sits in the heart of cricket-obsessed Mumbai.
It's near Marine Drive and the Arabian Sea, in India's pulsing financial and film capital.
Below are the Mumbai stays, restaurants and bars fans use around Wankhede Stadium.
Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the stadium first.
Mumbai's most iconic hotel overlooking the Gateway of India, a symbol of the city since 1903. International cricket teams, IPL franchises, and sports dignitaries stay at the Taj when playing at Wankhede Stadium, located just minutes away along Marine Drive.
Five-star luxury hotel at Nariman Point with panoramic views of the Arabian Sea and Marine Drive. International cricket teams frequently stay here during Mumbai Test matches, with Wankhede Stadium visible from the upper floors.
Overlooking Marine Drive and the Arabian Sea, the Trident at Nariman Point is within walking distance of Wankhede Stadium. Cricket fans book rooms with sea-facing views and can practically hear the crowd roar from their balconies during test matches and IPL games. The rooftop pool is a bonus.
Mumbai's most celebrated rooftop bar atop the Four Seasons Hotel in Worli, offering sweeping Arabian Sea views and craft cocktails. IPL cricketers, Bollywood stars, and sports fans celebrate here after matches at nearby Wankhede Stadium.
Inside the legendary Taj Mahal Palace Hotel overlooking the Gateway of India and the Arabian Sea, Harbour Bar is Mumbai's most storied watering hole. Cricket legends, Bollywood stars, and fans celebrating IPL victories have been raising glasses here since 1933. The sunset views are extraordinary.
Colaba's legendary Leopold Café has been a gathering point for international visitors and cricket fans since 1871, particularly during Test matches at the Wankhede nearby. The walls bear bullet holes from the 2008 terrorist attacks, and the institution's survival and continued vibrancy is a source of pride for Mumbaikars. Cricket fans from England, Australia, and the subcontinent converge here during Test series.
Trendy gastropub in Khar that doubles as a co-working space by day and a buzzing cocktail bar by night. Mumbai Indians fans pack this place during IPL season to watch matches on big screens while sipping inventive cocktails.
Trendsetting bar-restaurant in Lower Parel reimagining Indian ingredients in creative cocktails alongside modern regional cuisine. Cricket fans celebrate IPL victories here with drinks like the Gondhoraj Gimlet while enjoying live jazz performances.
A cozy Colaba gastropub with exposed brick walls, craft beer on tap, and elevated bar food. Cricket fans watching IPL matches on the screens and music festival visitors enjoy one of South Mumbai's most reliably good pub experiences.
Iconic late-night street food stall behind the Taj Mahal Palace serving legendary seekh kebabs and chicken tikka rolls since 1946. Bollywood celebrities and cricket stars regularly queue up here after IPL matches at Wankhede Stadium just down Marine Drive.
In Mumbai's Fort district, Britannia & Co. has been serving legendary Parsi cuisine since 1923. The signature berry pulao with tart Iranian barberries and tender mutton is an unmissable Mumbai experience. Cricket fans combine a Wankhede test match with lunch at this beloved institution.
Open since 1923 and run by the Kohinoor family for four generations, Britannia & Co. in Ballard Estate is one of Mumbai's most beloved institutions and a mandatory stop for cricket fans visiting the city between Wankhede Test matches. The Berry Pulao, a spiced rice dish with imported Iranian barberries, is the signature, and the elderly owner's passionate cricket opinions are offered freely with every meal. Arriving early is essential — the queue is part of the experience.
A Colaba landmark covered in Mario Miranda's iconic murals, serving burgers, beer, and all-day breakfasts since the 1930s. IPL cricket fans and concert-goers at nearby venues have made this jukebox-playing cafe their unofficial Mumbai headquarters.
A Colaba institution since 1871, Leopold Cafe has been featured in the novel Shantaram and is one of Mumbai's most iconic gathering spots. The menu spans Indian and Continental dishes, cold Kingfisher beer flows freely, and the atmosphere buzzes with travellers, locals, and cricket fans heading to nearby Wankhede Stadium.
Mumbai's most famous seafood restaurant near Kala Ghoda, legendary for its butter garlic crab. Bollywood stars, cricket legends, and IPL team owners are regulars at this South Mumbai institution, a short ride from Wankhede Stadium.
Go behind the scenes of the world's largest film industry with a guided Bollywood studio tour in Mumbai's Film City complex in Goregaon. Tours include visits to active sets, dance sequence demonstrations, and the chance to see where blockbuster films and celebrity cricket league content are produced.
Experience the electric atmosphere of Wankhede Stadium, where India won the 2011 Cricket World Cup Final and the Mumbai Indians dominate the IPL. The 33,000-seat arena on Mumbai's Marine Drive is one of cricket's most iconic venues, with the Arabian Sea breeze and passionate Mumbai crowds creating an unforgettable match-day experience.
The Cricket Club of India's colonial-era Brabourne Stadium is one of cricket's most beautiful historic grounds, with its elegant pavilion and intimate atmosphere contrasting sharply with the modern Wankhede nearby. Ranji Trophy and domestic cricket here attracts Mumbai's most knowledgeable cricket aficionados. The CCI's membership traditions and institutional history make a guided tour essential for serious cricket travelers.
Founded in 1933 and home to the Brabourne Stadium, the Cricket Club of India is one of the most hallowed institutions in the sport's history — a venue where Don Bradman played and where Indian cricket's modern era was forged. The club's museum and pavilion preserve decades of photographs, trophies, and memorabilia, while Brabourne Stadium itself remains one of the most atmospheric cricket grounds in the world. Visiting during a Ranji Trophy match offers an intimate look at the game's grassroots in India.
The Cricket Club of India's Brabourne Stadium is one of Asia's most elegant sports venues, a grand colonial-era ground that hosted Test cricket before Wankhede was built and continues to stage Ranji Trophy matches, women's internationals, and the occasional IPL fixture. The CCI's magnificent clubhouse, its history of hosting the world's great cricketers, and the old-world gentlemen's club atmosphere make it one of sport's most quietly distinguished institutions. Non-member access through match tickets offers a rare glimpse inside one of Mumbai's most exclusive sporting establishments.
Mumbai's iconic 1924 archway overlooking the Arabian Sea is where cricket fans celebrate World Cup victories — the emotional heart of Indian sports culture.
Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is tracked across 0 events and seats 33,000 fans. Here's how fans build a trip around it:
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Sachin Tendulkar have been spotted at Wankhede Stadium.
Wankhede Stadium has a capacity of 33,000 people.
Wankhede Stadium opened in 1975.
Mumbai Indians plays home games at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
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