Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium
Attraction · Kochi City Centre
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History & overview
The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, commonly known as Kaloor Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Kochi, Kerala, India, currently used for association football. Opened in 1996, initially it had a capacity for 80,000 to 100,000 spectators, gradually reduced to comply with operational safety, and now seating 50,000 spectators, although it got limited further during 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup under FIFA security guidelines. It is the home ground of Kerala Blasters FC of the Indian Super League (ISL) and Forca Kochi FC and hosts various exhibitions, cinema events and political rallies.
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Emergency & help
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Getting here & around
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What's nearby
Within a short walk of Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium.
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Travelling here safely
Safe, normal city careIs Kochi City Centre safe?
Ernakulam, mainland Kochi, is a busy, prosperous Indian city that is safe for visitors with normal urban awareness. Crowded MG Road and Broadway markets and the transport hubs call for the usual big-city care; violent crime against tourists is rare, and the main hazards are traffic and pickpocketing.
- Overall — Prosperous, orderly city; tourist police and 24/7 transport.
- Solo & women — Comfortable with normal city sense; women walk markets freely by day.
- Scams to watch — Auto/taxi overcharging, gold/textile commission pushes, fake “offices”.
- Petty theft — Mind pockets and bags in MG Road, Broadway and at the stations.
- Traffic — Heavy, fast traffic — cross with care, prefer app cabs at night.