The Netaji Indoor Stadium (officially Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Indoor Stadium) is a multi-purpose indoor sports arena located in Kolkata, West Bengal, right next to the iconic Eden Gardens.

With a seating capacity of 12,000, the stadium was originally built to host the 1975 World Table Tennis Championship, aiming to provide a world-class facility for the event. Since then, it has evolved into a central hub for sports and cultural activities in Kolkata.

Over the years, the stadium has hosted numerous national and international sporting events, including table tennis, basketball, tennis, and kabaddi, making it an integral part of Kolkata’s rich sporting history.

Today, it serves as the home ground of the Bengal Warriors, the Kolkata-based franchise in the Pro Kabaddi League.

History of Netaji Indoor Stadium

The Netaji Indoor Stadium was primarily constructed in 1975 to host the World Table Tennis Championship. To successfully organize such a major international event, there was a need for a modern and spacious indoor facility.

The stadium was built by the then Government of West Bengal, with a design that could accommodate a wide range of indoor sports and large-scale events. Its architecture and engineering were tailored to meet the standards of the time, ensuring ample space for spectators and the provision of all essential amenities required for high-level sporting competitions.