Birsa Munda Athletic Stadium


Birsa Munda Athletic Stadium is a stadium in Rourkela, Odisha, India. It is used mostly for football matches and athletics. It has seating capacity of 9000 spectators, including accessible seating.

History

On 10 March 2023, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the Birsa Munda Athletic Stadium Complex in Rourkela, Odisha. This facility is part of a broader initiative to develop Sundargarh district, which has a strong reputation for producing national and international athletes.

Facilities

The Birsa Munda Athletic Stadium Complex is a state-of-the-art facility designed to host athletics and football events. The stadium includes a 400-meter synthetic athletics track and a natural turf football field, equipped with floodlights to facilitate nighttime events. It has a seating capacity of more than 9,000 spectators, including accessible seating for differently abled individuals. The complex spans 11 acres and was developed with a total project cost of over ₹148 crore.

Events

The stadium hosts the home matches of Nita Football Academy in the Indian Women's League.