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List of IPL Venues with Most Matches Hosted

A comprehensive ranking of the cricket stadiums that have hosted the highest number of Indian Premier League games since 2008.

10 itemsUpdated Mar 26, 2026

Since its inception in 2008, the IPL has transformed these venues into iconic landmarks of T20 cricket. The 'Original Five' stadiums—Wankhede, M. Chinnaswamy, Eden Gardens, MA Chidambaram, and Arun Jaitley—consistently lead the charts. These venues have not only hosted their respective home franchises but have also been the stage for neutral playoffs and grand finals, solidifying their status as the busiest hubs in the league's history through the 2026 season.

#	Name	Notable Event	Matches Hosted	Primary Tenant
1	Wankhede Stadium Mumbai, Maharashtra The heart of Mumbai cricket, this venue has hosted the most matches due to frequent playoff and final appearances by MI.	2011 WC Final Venue	85+	Mumbai Indians
2	M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru, Karnataka A high-altitude, high-scoring ground that has been a staple of every IPL season for RCB fans.	Gayle's 175* Venue	82+	Royal Challengers Bengaluru
3	Eden Gardens Kolkata, West Bengal Known for its massive crowd capacity, it remains one of the busiest and most atmosphere-heavy stadiums in the league.	Highest T20 Chase Venue	81+	Kolkata Knight Riders
4	MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai, Tamil Nadu Commonly known as Chepauk, this spin-friendly fortress has seen consistent action thanks to CSK's dominance.	2024 Final Venue	79+	Chennai Super Kings
5	Arun Jaitley Stadium New Delhi, Delhi A centrally located venue that has hosted numerous high-scoring encounters for the Delhi franchise.	Pant's fastest 100 venue	77+	Delhi Capitals
6	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Hyderabad, Telangana The home of SRH, which has seen a surge in matches hosted during their championship-winning years.	2019 Final Venue	74+	Sunrisers Hyderabad
7	Sawai Mansingh Stadium Jaipur, Rajasthan The original fortress of the Rajasthan Royals, consistently hosting home games since the inaugural 2008 season.	Inaugural Home Venue	58+	Rajasthan Royals
8	Punjab Cricket Association Stadium Mohali, Punjab A traditional venue for the Punjab franchise, though match counts are split with the new Mullanpur stadium.	High-scoring hub	56+	Punjab Kings
9	Dubai International Cricket Stadium Dubai, UAE The most-used neutral venue outside of India, hosting matches during the 2014, 2020, and 2021 seasons.	2020 & 2021 Final Venue	46	Neutral (UAE Leg)
10	Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad, Gujarat Rapidly climbing the list since 2022 as the home of the Gujarat Titans and a preferred venue for finals.	2022 & 2023 Final Venue	35+	Gujarat Titans

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 26, 2026.

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