Ekana Sports City

Ekana Sportz City is a major sports-inspired integrated township and infrastructure project in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh that blends world-class sports facilities with residential, commercial, leisure and lifestyle amenities. It’s one of the city’s most ambitious developments, aimed at boosting sports culture, tourism and quality of life in the region. 

• Spread across about 137 acres on the southern banks of the Gomti River in Gomti Nagar Extension, Ekana Sportz City is designed as India’s first sports-inspired community under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, developed in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh government, NCC Ltd., and GCC Pvt. Ltd. 
• The project combines sports infrastructure with residential, commercial, hospitality, educational, and healthcare facilities, creating a multifunctional hub rather than just a sports venue.

World-Class Sports Facilities

At the heart of Ekana Sportz City are top-tier sporting venues intended to support athletes and host major events:

• Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana International Cricket Stadium

• An ICC and BCCI-approved stadium designed for international and domestic cricket with a seating capacity of approx. 50,000.
• Equipped with corporate boxes, VIP lounges, media facilities, physiotherapy areas, gymnasiums, and a sports academy.

• Indoor Multi-Sport Stadium

• Purpose-built venue for sports like badminton, squash, table tennis, basketball, kabaddi, boxing and more. 

• Football and Athletics Grounds

• Includes a football stadium with seating for over 20,000 and a synthetic track suitable for field and track events.

• Lawn Tennis Facilities

• Top-class tennis courts designed for both training and national/international competition standards. 

Lifestyle and Community

Beyond sports, Ekana offers a full-fledged community experience:

• Residential complexes including apartments, villas and luxury homes.
• Commercial spaces with retail, entertainment (multiplexes) and offices.
• Hotels and hospitality facilities for visitors and event attendees.
• Education, health and wellness facilities integrated into the township.

Sports and Events

The stadium and facilities have hosted and continue to host major sporting and entertainment events. For example:

• The UPT20 League, a prominent state-level T20 cricket tournament, has been held at the Ekana Stadium. 
• Large-scale events like the Free Fire MAX India Cup 2025 esports finale are also scheduled at Ekana’s indoor venue.

Environment & Urban Integration

Ekana Sportz City sits in a largely green setting and has spurred related urban developments like efforts to rejuvenate nearby wetlands near the stadium, improving both ecology and visitor experiences.

In summary, Ekana Sportz City is more than a sports complex — it’s a visionary township promoting sports excellence, quality urban living, and community engagement, positioning Lucknow as a key destination for national and international sporting and lifestyle experiences.