DY Patil Stadium

{{Short description|Cricket stadium in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India}}

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{{Infobox cricket ground

| ground_name = DY Patil Stadium

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| image = D Y Patil Sports Stadium.jpg

| caption = DY Patil on matchday of Mumbai City FC in 2015

| country = India

| location = Nerul, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

| website = https://dypatilstadium.com/

| coordinates = {{coord|19|2|31|N|73|1|36|E|type:landmark|display=it}}

| establishment = 2008[http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/5203546.article Six of the best: The architecture of cricket grounds | The Critics | Architects Journal]

| seating_capacity = 45,300{{cite book |title=AFC Asian Cup 2027 Bidding Nation India |date=28 December 2020 |publisher=All India Football Federation |url=https://assets.the-afc.com/migration/e/x/ext-afc-asian-cup-2027-bid-book-india--pdf |access-date=24 July 2023}}

| owner = Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil

| operator = DY Patil Sports Academy

| end1 = Media End

| end2 = Pavilion End

| international = Yes

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| onlywtestdate = 14–16 December

| onlywtestyear = 2023

| onlywtesthome = India

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| firstwt20idate = 9 December

| firstwt20iyear = 2022

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| lastwt20idate = 9 January

| lastwt20iyear = 2024

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| date = 9 January

| year = 2024

| source = https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/ground/343050.html ESPNcricinfo

|othernames=Dr. DY Patil sports academy{{cite web | url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/343050.html | title=Dr DY Patil Sports Academy - Cricket Ground in Navi Mumbai, India }}

| tenants = * Board of Control for Cricket in India (2023–present){{cite web | url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/trends/story/wpl-2023-tickets-go-on-sale-women-to-get-free-entry-to-matches-371863-2023-03-01 | title=WPL 2023 tickets go on sale; women to get free entry to matches | date=March 2023 }}

Mumbai City FC (selected matches)
Mumbai Cricket Association

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The DY Patil Stadium (officially known as Dr. DY Patil Sports Stadium) is a multi-purpose sports arena in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.{{Cite web |title=DY Patil sports academy |url=https://dypatilstadium.com/&ved=2ahUKEwiO_7bT0O_8AhV2xjgGHWH0BH8QFnoECEAQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3Ir0XBw1arlhIlwWfSNra2 |access-date=2023-01-30 |website=DY Patil Sports academy}}{{Cite web |title=DY Patil Stadium Profile Navi Mumbai |website=cricwindow.com |url=https://www.cricwindow.com/Venues/dy-patil-stadium-navi-mumbai.html |access-date=2023-01-10}}

Owned by Marathi politician Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil, it is based in the D.Y. Patil Sports Academy in Nerul. It is primarily a cricket stadium, though it is sometimes used for football, music concerts and other events.

It was inaugurated on 4 March 2008 as the home ground of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians (MI). It has hosted the inaugural IPL season's final in 2008 and the 2010 season final.[http://iplt20.com/fixtures/flash/player.html] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110423110400/http://iplt20.com/fixtures/flash/player.html|date=23 April 2011}} In 2022 season the arena hosted number of games.{{Cite web |agency=PTI|date=Feb 23, 2022 |title=IPL 2022 set to be held in four venues in Mumbai and Pune. Cricket News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-set-to-be-held-in-four-venues-in-mumbai-and-pune/articleshow/89780255.cms |access-date=2022-03-29 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}

The stadium has also hosted international football matches during the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, 2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup and the 2023–24 AFC Champions League.

The capacity of 45,300 makes it the ninth-largest cricket stadium in India. The stadium makes use of bucket seats and cantilever roofs that eliminate the need for columns. This provides the spectators with an unobstructed view of the match from any place within the stands. On the other hand, the stadium has a 120-person capacity air-conditioned media center. The upper level of the viewing galleries has 60 private corporate boxes.{{Cite web |date=2022-03-26 |title=IPL 2022: All you need to know about DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai |url=https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-all-you-need-to-know-about-dy-patil-stadium-mumbai/ |access-date=2022-05-03 |website=CricTracker |language=en}} This stadium also holds an inter-school cricket match for DY Patil International school every year.

The arena is hosting games of the Women's Premier League (WPL) since 4 March 2023. It has hosted the opening game-ceremony and scheduled to host final match.{{Cite news |date=23 January 2023 |title=महिला आयपीएल लिलावात ४००० कोटींची कमाई ! |trans-title=In auction Women's IPL minted 4K Cr ! |pages=6 |work=Lokmat }}

Notable events

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Times Shield

Mumbai Cricket Association Times Shield matches are played at DY Patil. The Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy organised India's first official T20 tournament in 2005. The tournament is hosted annually at the stadium and includes:{{Cite web |title=MCA :: 16th Dr. D.Y. Patil T20 Cup 2020 |url=https://www.mumbaicricket.com/mca/16th_Dr_DY_Patil_T20_Cup_2020.php |access-date=2022-03-29 |website=www.mumbaicricket.com}}

D.Y. Patil 'A'
D.Y. Patil 'B'
Mumbai Customs
Jain Irrigation
Indian Oil
Central Railway
Income Tax
BPCL
Reliance 1
CAG
Indian Navy
Bank of Baroda
Canara Bank
Air India
RBI
Western Railway

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The seventh ODI between India and Australia during Australia's 2009 tour of India was to be played on 11 November 2009, but was cancelled due to heavy rain.{{Cite web |title=IND vs AUS Cricket Scorecard, 7th ODI at Navi Mumbai, November 11, 2009 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-tour-of-india-2009-10-416234/india-vs-australia-7th-odi-416242/full-scorecard |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=India look to salvage pride |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-look-to-salvage-pride-433876 |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Bad weather washes out dead rubber |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bad-weather-washes-out-dead-rubber-433907 |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}

Concerts

On 16 November 2019, Dua Lipa and Katy Perry headlined the One Plus Music Festival.{{Cite web|url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/katy-perry-dua-lipa-ritviz-head-mumbai-oneplus-music-festival-weekend/|title=Katy Perry, Dua Lipa, Ritviz and More Head To Mumbai For The OnePlus Music Festival This Weekend -|date=13 November 2019|language=en-US|access-date=22 March 2020}}

In September 2019, U2 announced a concert in the stadium on 15 December as part of the Joshua Tree Tour 2019.{{cite web | url = https://www.u2.com/news/title/live-in-mumbai | title = 'MUMBAI - LET'S ROCK THE HOUSE!'| publisher=U2.com | access-date = 18 September 2019}}{{Primary source inline|date=March 2024}}

On May 10th 2017, Justin Bieber performed here as part of his Purpose World Tour.

In December 2017, the World's Biggest Guestlist Festival, 2-day event was held, organised by Shailendra Singh and Guestlist4Good, with Hardwell, W&W, Nucleya, Adnan Sami, Shaan, Mithoon, KillTheBuzz, Suyano, Aditi Singh Sharma, Armaan Malik performing.{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/music/dj-hardwell-and-shailendra-singh-to-release-festival-anthem-today/articleshow/64494186.cms|title=DJ Hardwell and Shailendra Singh to release festival anthem today|newspaper=The Times of India |date=8 June 2018 |publisher=The Times Group|access-date=22 September 2019}} 75,000 fans were in attendance on the second day, United we Are by Hardwell, and the event supported the education of 100,000 underprivileged Indian children through Magic Bus.{{Cite web |date=2017-12-30 |title=Hardwell Succeeds at World's Biggest Guestlist and 'United We Are' |url=https://www.uslmag.com/2017/12/30/hardwell-succeeds-worlds-biggest-guestlist-festival-aims-educate-100000-children-united/ |access-date=2022-12-05 |website=USL Magazine |language=en-US}}

In December 2015, Hardwell was invited by Shailendra Singh to perform for the World's Biggest Guestlist event at the venue, waiving his personal appearance fee in favour of donating all of the proceeds to charity. Guestlist4Good opened 75,000 spots on Hardwell's personal guestlist for over 125,000 pre-registered fans, while also accepting pledges and donations to provide educational aid for 2,800 children from age 8 to 18.{{Cite web|url=https://www.guestlist4good.com/hardwell.html|title=Hardwell|website=www.guestlist4good.com|access-date=27 October 2018}}{{Cite news |title=DJ Hardwell and Shailendra Singh unite at the DY Patil Stadium on Sunday in Mumbai - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/dj-hardwell-and-shailendra-singh-unite-at-the-dy-patil-stadium-on-sunday-in-mumbai/articleshow/50187884.cms |access-date=2022-12-05 |website=The Times of India |date=16 December 2015 |language=en}}{{Cite news |title=Shailendra Singh teams up with DJ Hardwell to raise funds for education - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/music/news/shailendra-singh-teams-up-with-dj-hardwell-to-raise-funds-for-education/articleshow/50025267.cms |access-date=2022-12-05 |website=The Times of India |date=4 December 2015 |language=en}}

On 25 November 2023, the American rapper, 50 Cent, performed here in his The Final Lap Tour.

On 19 September 2024, British rock band Coldplay announced two concerts on 18, 19 January 2025 as part of their Music of the Spheres World Tour. {{cite web | url=https://youtube.com/shorts/wIMmwyYoJ5Y?feature=shared | title=✨ 2025 ABU DHABI, MUMBAI, HONG KONG & SEOUL DATES ANNOUNCED - see the official site for info! | website=YouTube }} Due to the overwhelming demand for tickets, an additional show was added on 21 January 2025. While fans stated it could have been a perfect evening, there was criticism towards poor planning and communication, which created several hurdles.{{Cite news |last=Rodrigues |first=Fabian |date=2025-01-20 |title=Coldplay in Mumbai: A concert hampered by chaotic management |url=https://www.thehindu.com/incoming/coldplay-in-mumbai-a-concert-hampered-by-chaotic-management/article69118744.ece |access-date=2025-01-20 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}

World record

The Guinness World Records lists the "largest health awareness lesson (single venue)" as 51,861 participants, achieved by Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan at the stadium on 20 December 2013.{{Cite web |url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-health-awareness-lesson-(single-venue)|title=Largest health awareness lesson (single venue) |publisher=Guinness World Records |access-date=4 December 2016}}{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/The-health-awareness-and-check-up-camp-held-at-DY-Patil-Stadium-Nerul-on-Friday-has-been-recognized-as-the-latest-record-breaking-event-and-officially-marked-its-entry-in-the-Guinness-Book-Of-World-Records-The-camp-organized-by-Dr-Nanasaheb-Dharmadhikari-Prathishthan-saw-participating-from-over-1-5-lakh-people-from-Navi-Mumbai-Mumbai-Thane-Pune-and-other-adjacent-cities-/articleshow/27692114.cms |title=The health awareness and check-up camp held at DY Patil Stadium, Nerul on Friday has been recognized as the latest record-breaking event and officially marked its entry in the Guinness Book Of World Records. The camp, organized by Dr. Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Prathishthan, saw participating from over 1.5 lakh people from Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, Thane, Pune, and other adjacent cities. |first=Sumitra |last=Debroy |work=Times of India |date=20 December 2013 |access-date=4 December 2016}}