Thrissur Municipal Corporation Stadium Explained

Thrissur Corporation Stadium
Stadium Name:TMC Stadium
Nickname:Palace Stadium
TMC Stadium
Location:Thrissur, Kerala, India
Opened:1978[1]
Owner:Thrissur Municipal Corporation
Surface:artificial turf
Architect:T. J. Antony
Capacity:15,000
Tenants:FC Kerala (2014–present)
FC Thrissur (2016–present)

Thrissur Corporation Stadium is a football stadium owned by Thrissur Municipal Corporation. Situated in Thrissur city, it is also known as Palace Stadium. It is one of the oldest stadiums in Kerala, India and has capacity to hold 15,000 people. After renovation, and it has been lifted to international standards.[2] [3] The stadium has first synthetic football turf in Kerala state and FIFA 2 star certification.[4]

History

Municipal Corporation Stadium was the venue for the largest and highest temporary stadium in the world according to Guinness World Records, which can hold 35,000 spectators at a height of 70 feet. The stadium was constructed for the Federation Cup (India).It was also the venue for Federation Cup in April 1990.[5]

I-League 2nd Division

FC Kerala used it to play their home matches for 2017–18 I-League 2nd Division.

Synthetic turf

The stadium has first synthetic football turf in Kerala state, and FIFA 2 star certification. The turf was imported from FieldTurf, United States, and installed by Great Sports Infra Pvt Ltd. The 2 star certification was issued after a series of tests conducted by FIFA approved laboratory. The stadium was renovated by Government of Kerala for National Games of India in 2015. Football turf has an approximate area of 7,150 square metres. Renovated stadium has eight-lane synthetic tracks surrounding the football ground. Synthetic track and football ground.[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

Kerala Premier League

Kerala Premier League teams F.C. Kerala and FC Thrissur plays their home matches on the stadium.

Events held

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Municipal Stadium . espncricinfo.com. 2014-09-16.
  2. Web site: Major stadiums of Southern India . Soccer IndiaNet.com. 2011-01-23.
  3. Web site: Make or mar match for Mahindras . The Indian Express. 2011-01-23.
  4. Web site: Thrissur corporation stadium to host Women’s football at 35th national games. City Journal . 2014-01-25.
  5. Web site: Thrissur’s Guinness gallery . Manoramaonline.com. 2014-01-17.
  6. Web site: FieldTurf Executes India’s only FIFA 2-Star Football Field for National Games, Kerala. Money Life. 2014-09-22.
  7. Web site: FieldTurf Executes India's only FIFA 2-Star Football Field for National Games, Kerala. IANS. 2014-09-22.
  8. Web site: Corporation Stadium, Thrissur, India. https://web.archive.org/web/20140212161150/http://quality.fifa.com/en/Football-Turf/FIFA-recommended-pitches-wordwide/#/index/2381. dead. 12 February 2014. FIFA. 2014-09-22.
  9. Web site: Thrissur corporation stadium to host Women’s football at 35th national games. City Journal . 2014-01-25.
  10. Web site: Construction work at Thrissur Corporation stadium opposed. https://web.archive.org/web/20110530003227/http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/25/stories/2011052560990300.htm. dead. 2011-05-30. The Hindu. 2011-05-25. 2014-01-25.
  11. News: Synthetic turf for stadium. 24 November 2012. The Hindu . 2 March 2019.
  12. Web site: List of Winners/Runners-Up of the Santosh Trophy: . Indian Football. 2014-01-28.

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