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EKA Arena
4 upcoming events — next: EKA Na Garba (15 Oct – 19 Oct · 8:00 PM).
AddressEKA Arena by TransStadia, near Kankaria Lake, Maninagar, Ahmedabad 380022
Getting thereNearest: Kankaria East (Blue Line), then a short auto ride; Maninagar railway station is also close
Capacity≈20,000 in football configuration
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About EKA Arena
EKA Arena, formerly The Arena by TransStadia, is a multi-purpose stadium beside Kankaria Lake, built as a public-private partnership between the Government of Gujarat and SE TransStadia. It opened on 7 October 2016 and was formally inaugurated by the Prime Minister in June 2017. The bowl seats about 20,000 for football, and part of it can be partitioned into a covered indoor arena for kabaddi, table tennis and stage shows. It staged the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup, is the Pro Kabaddi home of the Gujarat Giants, hosted the 2019 Intercontinental Cup and football at the 2022 National Games, and held the 70th Filmfare Awards on 11 October 2025. The venue is also hired for concerts, exhibitions and large corporate and stage events.
Frequently asked questions
Where is EKA Arena?
It is next to Kankaria Lake in Maninagar, in the south-east of Ahmedabad. Kankaria East on the Blue Line is the nearest metro station.
How many people does EKA Arena hold?
About 20,000 in its main football configuration. Indoor events use a smaller, partitioned section of the venue.
What kind of events happen at EKA Arena?
Pro Kabaddi League matches of the Gujarat Giants, football, award shows such as the 2025 Filmfare Awards, concerts and large stage shows.
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