Umaid Singh Stadium | |
Capacity: | 20,000 |
Scoreboard: | Yes |
Operator: | Government of Rajasthan |
Surface: | Grass |
Owner: | Rajasthan Government |
Opened: | 1932 |
Built: | 1932 |
Location: | Jodhpur, India |
Fullname: | Maharaja Shri Umaid Singh Stadium |
Tenants: | R-League A Division |
Maharaja Umaid Singh Stadium, formerly known as the Umaid Sports Stadium, is a multipurpose stadium situated in the Paota suburb of Jodhpur, Rajasthan.The sports complex is built in 1932 headed by Maharaja of Jodhpur Umaid Singh as a sports ground. It is mostly used for political rallies, cultural activities and sporting events.[1]
Maharaja Umaid Singh Stadium was built by that time Maharaja Umaid Singh in 1932 as a sports ground. It is the oldest stadium in the city of Jodhpur.
Rajasthan Government announced 2 crore budget to renovate the stadium and make a shooting range. Currently a state level association football academy is running the stadium.[2]
A football club from Jaipur, AU Rajasthan FC borrowed the stadium for their I-League 2nd division matches.[3] Now it is owned by Govt of Rajasthan which uses it for various purposes.[4] [5]