Kanchenjunga Stadium
| Ground information | |
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| Location | Siliguri, West Bengal |
| Coordinates | 18°30′08″N 73°51′20″E / 18.50222°N 73.85556°ECoordinates: 18°30′08″N 73°51′20″E / 18.50222°N 73.85556°E |
| Establishment | 1969 |
| Capacity | 45,000 |
| End names | |
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Bidhan Road | |
| Domestic team information | |
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Bengal (1969 – present) Mohun Bagan AC, East Bengal FC (1975 – 2001) | |
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As of 12 September 2012 Source: [] | |
Kanchenjunga Stadium, formerly known as Kanchenjunga Krirangon, is a multi-purpose stadium in Siliguri, India. It is mainly used for cricket and football matches. The stadium was built in 1969 and holds a capacity of 45,000. Prayag United S.C. are the tenants.
Ranji Trophy Cricket
The stadium has hosted 11 Ranji Trophy matches till date . The first ever Ranji Trophy played on this ground was between Bengal cricket team and Punjab cricket team in 2010.
Federation Cup
This stadium has hosted Federation Cup matches of India . The first ever Federation Cup played on this ground was between Mohun Bagan AC and Churchill Brothers FC in 2012. Air India FC and Qualifier-I, while group C would consist of East Bengal FC, Sporting Clube de Goa, Oil and Natural Gas Commission FC and Qualifier-II.n all, ten group matches will be played in Siliguri, the majority of which will be played under lights. In the opening match, Mohun Bagan AC will cross swords with Churchill Brothers FC.
Celebrity Cricket League
The stadium has hosted 2 Celebrity Cricket League matches till date of Third season. The first ever Celebrity Cricket League played on this ground was between Veer Marathi vs Karnataka Bulldozers and Telugu Warriors vs Bengal Tigers in 2013.