The stadium has seating capacity of approximately 50,000 audience, making it one of the larger cricket stadiums in India. It offers a variety of seating options, including corporate boxes, VIP stands, and general seating. Inaugurated in 2017, with the first international cricket match held on November 6, 2018. The stadium was named in honor of the late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Prime Minister of India and a prominent political figure who had strong ties to Lucknow.
The Joint Commissioner announced from afternoon 12 until the conclusion of the match, which is on the way to its end the underpasses at Maleshemau Division, Pink Booth (near Ekana stadium), and Palassio Mall will operate as one-way routes. These underpasses will facilitate traffic heading towards Ekana and Shaheed Path as per Instructed by Commisioner.
ICC World Cup Match2023, South Africa Vs Australia is on the half its way to end. Being played today at Ekana Stadium in lucknow, entries are permitted 3 hrs before from begining of match. Arrangements were made to ease traffic to Ekana Stadium and others. The road to Palassio Mall starting from water tank tiraha will be strictly referred to as no-parking zone. The JCP (L&O) highlighted that any vehicles left parked, will be towed away. The other no parking areas include the space in front of Ekana stadium, Palassio Mall, Service Lane of G-20 Tiraha and PHQ at Ahimamau Divide.
According to a Hindustan Times report, Upendra Kumar Agarwal, Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order), stated that vehicles heading from Kamta intersection towards Kanpur will be directed straight to Shaheed Path via Ahimamau stretch after 12pm.
Ekana Stadium, is known as Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, is a prominent sports facility located in the city of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. This stadium is a modern and state-of-the-art venue that has gained recognition for hosting international and domestic cricket matches, as well as other sporting and non-sporting events. It is a significant addition to the sports infra of the region and is known for its world-class amenities.
