| 1 | Narendra Modi Stadium – Ahmedabad World's Largest Cricket Stadium | Gujarat Titans Home The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is the world's largest cricket stadium and holds the Guinness World Record for the highest official attendance at a T20 match. On 29 May 2022, a crowd of 101,566 packed the venue for the IPL 2022 Final between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals. Some sources cite the figure as 104,859, the number reported by the organizers and stadium officials. Gujarat Titans won the title in their debut season, defeating Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets, making it an unforgettable occasion. The stadium also hosted the 2023 and 2025 IPL Finals. In IPL 2025, a near-capacity crowd of over 1,00,000 turned up for the Gujarat Titans vs SunRisers Hyderabad fixture, underlining the venue's unmatched drawing power. | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Gujarat Titans | 1982 (rebuilt and reopened 2020) | 29 May 2022 |
| 2 | Eden Gardens – Kolkata The Mecca of Indian Cricket | Kolkata Knight Riders Home Eden Gardens is the oldest and second-largest cricket stadium in India, standing since 1864 with a current seating capacity of 68,000. The 'Mecca of Indian Cricket' is the home ground of the Kolkata Knight Riders and regularly attracts sell-out crowds. In its pre-renovation configuration, the stadium could seat over 98,000 fans, and massive IPL crowds filled the ground during the early seasons of the league. The stadium hosted the IPL 2013 and 2015 Finals, both of which saw close to full-house attendances. Kolkata's passionate fanbase — who create one of the loudest and most intimidating atmospheres in world cricket — routinely fill the 68,000-seat ground for KKR's home matches. Eden Gardens also hosted the IPL 2025 Final. | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Kolkata Knight Riders | 1864 | — |
| 3 | Wankhede Stadium – Mumbai Most IPL Matches Hosted | Mumbai Indians Home Wankhede Stadium is the home of the Mumbai Indians and has hosted more IPL matches than any other venue in the history of the tournament — over 125 matches since the inaugural 2008 season. Located steps from the Arabian Sea in South Mumbai, the 33,000-capacity stadium sells out almost every IPL fixture, creating an electric and intimate atmosphere. The ground hosted the 2011 Cricket World Cup Final where India lifted the trophy on home soil. Mumbai Indians have won all five of their IPL titles with Wankhede as their home base, making it the ground associated with more IPL championship celebrations than any other venue. | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Mumbai Indians | 1974 | — |
| 4 | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) – Chennai The CSK Fortress | Chennai Super Kings Home The MA Chidambaram Stadium, fondly called Chepauk, is one of India's oldest cricket grounds (est. 1916) and serves as the fortress of the Chennai Super Kings. The stadium's capacity is approximately 38,200, though sources vary — some cite up to 50,000. CSK's Yellow Army fans are among the most devoted in all of cricket, and the ground routinely fills to capacity for Chennai Super Kings home games. The spin-friendly surface and the wall of yellow in the stands create one of the most iconic matchday environments in the IPL. Chennai is considered one of the most hostile grounds for visiting teams in the entire competition. | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | Chennai Super Kings | 1916 | — |
| 5 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium – Bengaluru Batting Paradise | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Home The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is the home of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and has hosted more IPL matches than almost any other ground. With a capacity of approximately 35,000–38,000 (reduced from 38,000 to 35,000 after 2025 safety reviews), the stadium is notorious for its short square boundaries of 60 metres and high-scoring pitches — the most batting-friendly surface in IPL history. The ground hosted two IPL Finals and generates some of the loudest and most passionate crowd atmospheres in the tournament. RCB's passionate 'Red Army' is among the most dedicated fanbases in all of cricket. | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 1969 | — |
| 6 | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium – Hyderabad Uppal Cricket Hub | Sunrisers Hyderabad Home The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal, Hyderabad was purpose-built in 2004 and is the home ground of the Sunrisers Hyderabad. With a capacity of approximately 55,000, it regularly draws large and enthusiastic crowds. The Orange Army of SRH supporters create a vibrant matchday atmosphere, and the ground has hosted multiple high-profile IPL playoff fixtures. It is one of the largest purpose-built T20 venues in the country and became the anchor venue for IPL 2025's playoff stages. | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2004 | — |
| 7 | Arun Jaitley Stadium (Feroz Shah Kotla) – Delhi Delhi's Cricket Heart | Delhi Capitals Home The Arun Jaitley Stadium, formerly known as Feroz Shah Kotla, is India's second-oldest cricket ground (est. 1883) and the home of Delhi Capitals in the IPL. With a capacity of approximately 41,820, it has been a regular host of IPL matches since the inaugural 2008 season. Delhi's cricket-passionate crowd regularly fills the stands, and the stadium has hosted multiple playoff fixtures over the years. The ground has a unique historical character — its pitch is known for offering variable bounce and assisting spin bowling in the later stages of matches. | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Delhi Capitals | 1883 (second oldest cricket ground in India) | — |
| 8 | Ekana Cricket Stadium – Lucknow Home of the Super Giants | Lucknow Super Giants Home The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is the home ground of the Lucknow Super Giants, who joined the IPL in 2022. With a capacity of approximately 50,000, the ground has quickly established itself as one of the louder and more passionate venues on the IPL circuit. LSG qualified for the playoffs in their first two seasons, and Lucknow's cricket-hungry fanbase has embraced the team with genuine intensity, filling the stadium for home fixtures at Ekana. | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | Lucknow Super Giants | 2017 | — |
| 9 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium – Jaipur Rajasthan Royals Fortress | Rajasthan Royals Home The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur is the traditional home ground of the Rajasthan Royals, the inaugural IPL champions of 2008. The stadium has a capacity of approximately 30,000 and the Pink City's cricket fans have built a reputation for creating a warm and energetic match atmosphere. The ground has witnessed many memorable IPL fixtures over the years, and Rajasthan Royals fans have celebrated historic moments here including the team's runner-up finishes and their famous 2008 inaugural championship. | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | Rajasthan Royals | 1969 | — |
| 10 | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium – Mullanpur Punjab's New Home | Punjab Kings Home The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh is the new home ground of the Punjab Kings from IPL 2024 onwards, replacing the historic PCA Stadium in Mohali. Opened in 2021 with a capacity of approximately 38,000, the stadium offers modern facilities and fast, bouncy pitches that suit pace bowlers. The ground is already making its mark on IPL history — KKR were bowled out for just 95 here in 2025, and the venue is rapidly developing its own reputation and crowd identity in the league. | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, ... | Punjab Kings | 2021 | — |
| 11 | HPCA Stadium (Dharamsala) The Himalayan Fortress | Punjab Kings Alternate Home The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala is one of the most visually stunning cricket grounds in the world, set against the backdrop of the Himalayan snow-capped peaks. With a capacity of approximately 23,000–25,000, it is one of the smaller IPL venues but creates a unique and intimate atmosphere. The ground sits at high altitude, which affects the ball's behaviour in the air, and has served as a popular alternate home for Punjab Kings. The scenery and crowd atmosphere make it one of the most beloved venues on the IPL circuit. | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala | Punjab Kings (alternate home) | 2003 | — |
| 12 | Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium – Visakhapatnam Steel City Cricket | Delhi Capitals Alternate Home The Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam serves as an alternate home venue for Delhi Capitals and has hosted several IPL matches over the years. With a capacity of approximately 25,000–27,000, the stadium sits alongside the Bay of Bengal and offers a distinctive coastal setting. Vizag's passionate cricket fans have welcomed the IPL with enthusiasm whenever matches have been hosted here. | ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam | Delhi Capitals (alternate home) | 2003 | — |
| 13 | Barsapara Cricket Stadium – Guwahati Northeast India's IPL Home | Rajasthan Royals Alternate The Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Cricket Stadium (Barsapara) in Guwahati, Assam is one of the newer IPL venues, bringing the league to Northeast India. The stadium has a capacity of approximately 40,000 and serves as the alternate home for Rajasthan Royals during select IPL fixtures each season. The enthusiastic crowd from Assam and the wider Northeast region gives the venue a unique and festive atmosphere. The IPL's presence in Guwahati has done much to grow cricket in the northeastern part of India. | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | Rajasthan Royals (alternate home) | 2012 | — |