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{{Short description|Football stadium in Kolkata, India}}
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{{infobox venue
| name = Mohun Bagan Ground
| name = Mohun Bagan Ground
| logo_image = Mohun Bagan Ground - Mohun Bagan Athletic Club - Kolkata 2014-06-08 4894-4896 Compress.JPG
| image = Mohun Bagan Ground and gallery 09.jpg
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| caption = Mohun Bagan Ground on a matchday
| image_size = 275px
| location = [[Kolkata]], [[India]]
| location = [[Kolkata]], [[India]]
| coordinates = {{Coord|22.562035|88.342223|format=dms|type:landmark_scale:3000|display=it}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|22.562035|88.342223|format=dms|type:landmark_scale:3000|display=it}}
| publictransit = {{rint|kolkata|bus}} Esplanade Bus Terminus<br>{{rint|kolkata|s}} [[Eden Gardens railway station|Eden Gardens]]<br>{{rint|kolkata|m}} {{rint|kolkata|ewm}} [[Esplanade metro station|Esplanade]]
| opened = 1963 <ref name=":1"/>
| opened = 1872<ref name=e>{{cite web|url=http://einfodemolink.com/CCFC/history|title=History|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819105949/http://einfodemolink.com/CCFC/history|archive-date=19 August 2020}}</ref>
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| owner = [[Mohun Bagan AC]]
| owner = [[Eastern Command (India)]]
| operator = [[Indian Football Association]]
| surface = Grass
| surface = Grass
| dimensions = 100 x 60 metres <ref name=":1"/>
| dimensions = 100 x 60 metres<ref name=e/>
| architect =
| architect =
| services engineer =
| services engineer =
| main_contractors =
| main_contractors =
| construction_cost =
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| former_names =
| former_names = Calcutta FC Ground
| capacity = 22,000
| capacity = 20,000 <ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=https://www.discoverworld.com/India/West-Bengal/Kolkata/Mohun-Bagan-Ground:In-depth#Why-Visit|title=Mohun Bagan ground}}</ref>
| suites =
| suites =
| scoreboard = Yes (manual)
| tenants = [[Mohun Bagan]] (1963–present) <br> [[ATK Mohun Bagan FC]] (2020-present)
| tenants = [[Calcutta Cricket and Football Club|Calcutta FC]] (1872–present)<br/>[[Mohun Bagan Super Giant|Mohun Bagan]] (1963–present)
}}
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'''Mohun Bagan Ground''' is a football stadium located in the [[Maidan (Kolkata)|maidan]] region of central [[Kolkata]], just opposite the [[Eden Gardens]] stadium.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mohunbaganac.com/about|title=Mohun Bagan Athletic Club|website=mohunbaganac.com|accessdate=28 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151108012139/http://www.mohunbaganac.com/about|archive-date=8 November 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> The stadium is owned by [[Mohun Bagan]] who use the stadium as their training ground. The stadium has a capacity of 20,000 spectators at present. The club offices of Mohun Bagan are adjacent to the stadium. This ground is mainly used by Mohun Bagan for [[Calcutta Football League]] matches against smaller and local Kolkata sides.
'''Mohun Bagan Ground''', also known as '''Mohun Bagan–Calcutta FC Ground''',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://footballnewsindia.in/2015/08/04/calcutta-football-league-officers-choice-blue-title-sponsor/|title=CALCUTTA FOOTBALL LEAGUE – OFFICER'S CHOICE BLUE TO BE THE TITLE SPONSOR|location=Kolkata|website=Football News India|date=4 August 2015|access-date=7 October 2022|archive-date=10 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221010165728/http://footballnewsindia.in/2015/08/04/calcutta-football-league-officers-choice-blue-title-sponsor/}}</ref> is a [[association football|football]] stadium located in [[Maidan (Kolkata)|Maidan]], [[Kolkata]], just opposite [[Eden Gardens]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mohunbaganac.com/about|title=Mohun Bagan Athletic Club|website=mohunbaganac.com|access-date=28 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151108012139/http://www.mohunbaganac.com/about|archive-date=8 November 2015|url-status=usurped}}</ref> Due to certain restrictions by the [[Indian Armed Forces]], who own all the land surrounding [[Fort William, India|Fort William]], the ground is legally leased to [[Mohun Bagan AC]] for their operations. The ground is mostly used as training facilities for the senior football team of Mohun Bagan, but also acts as the home ground in regional tournaments like [[Calcutta Football League]] where reserve team participates. The stadium has a capacity of 22,000 spectators with separate VIP box and press box. The ground is also a shared home venue of [[Calcutta Cricket and Football Club|Calcutta CFC]], who were the earliest tenants of the ground.


==History==
==History==
[[File:Mohun Bagan Ground and gallery 03.jpg|thumb|Mohun Bagan Club gallery]]
[[File:Mohun Bagan Ground and gallery 03.jpg|thumb|Mohun Bagan Club gallery]]


The first ground of the club was inside the famous marble palace, owned by Kirti Mitra of the Mitra family and known as [[Mohun Bagan]] Villa. It was situated in Fariapukur lane of north [[Kolkata]]. As a football ground however, this ground was not sufficiently large.
The first ground of the club was inside the famous marble palace, owned by Kirti Mitra of the Mitra family and known as Mohun Bagan Villa. It was situated in Fariapukur lane of north [[Kolkata]]. As a football ground however, this ground was not sufficiently large.
It is believed that Mohun Bagan played the first match on this very ground against the students of Eden Hindu hostel. In 1891, with the help of the Maharaja of Shyampukur, Durga Charan Laha, the club ground was relocated to his ground in Shyampukur. That place is now known as Shyampukur Laha Colony. Later, with the help of Mr. Harry Lee, the chairman of [[Kolkata Municipal Corporation]], the ground was again shifted to Shyam Square. The ground was shared with the [[Aryan F.C.]] and Bagbazar Club.
It is believed that Mohun Bagan played the first match on this very ground against the students of Eden Hindu hostel. In 1891, with the help of the Maharaja of Shyampukur, Durga Charan Laha, the club ground was relocated to his ground in Shyampukur. That place is now known as Shyampukur Laha Colony. Later, with the help of Mr. Harry Lee, the chairman of [[Kolkata Municipal Corporation]], the ground was again shifted to Shyam Square. The ground was shared with the [[Aryan F.C.|Aryans]] and Bagbazar Club.


In 1900, Mohun Bagan became the partner of Presidency College and shared the same ground in [[Maidan (Kolkata)|Kolkata maidan]]. Mohun Bagan continued to play here for 15 years. Then in 1915, Mohun Bagan got the ground of National AC. On this ground, Mohun Bagan played till 1963. In 1915, that ground was stretched east–west. But afterwards, it became north–south stretched like the other club grounds in Kolkata. Presently, that ground is occupied by one of the oldest clubs of Kolkata, Aryan F.C., who shares the ground with [[East Bengal F.C.|East Bengal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mohunbaganclub.com/history/history-1889-1909/ |title=The Beginning: 1889-1909 |website=mohunbaganclub.com |accessdate=12 May 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150505103851/http://www.mohunbaganclub.com/history/history-1889-1909/ |archivedate=5 May 2015 }}</ref>
In 1900, Mohun Bagan became the partner of Presidency College and shared the same ground in [[Maidan (Kolkata)|Kolkata maidan]]. Mohun Bagan continued to play here for 15 years. Then in 1915, Mohun Bagan got the ground of National AC. On this ground, Mohun Bagan played till 1963. In 1915, the ground was expanded east–west, before becoming north–south stretched like the other grounds in Kolkata.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mohunbaganclub.com/history/history-1889-1909/ |title=History of Mohun Bagan – Presented by MohunBaganClub.com {{*}} The Beginning: 1889–1909 |website=mohunbaganclub.com |access-date=12 May 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150505103851/http://www.mohunbaganclub.com/history/history-1889-1909/ |archive-date=5 May 2015 |location=Kolkata }}</ref>


==About==
==About==


The stadium has galleries on three sides and a rampart on the fourth side. The north side gallery is the member's gallery and is the most modern gallery of the stadium, having bucket seats installed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.feverpitch.in/news.php?newsid=3026&news=Mohun-Bagan-To-Refurbise-Club-Ground|title=Mohun Bagan refurbise club ground|website=feverpitch.in|accessdate=12 May 2016}}</ref> The east side and south side galleries are mainly made of steel & concrete structure and are designated for non-member supporters. The playing pitch is about 100m x 60m in dimension. Just adjacent the stadium, the club tent and main office are located. The club tent consists of a beautiful lawn, with benches known as the Mohun Bagan lawn.
The stadium has galleries on three sides and a rampart on the fourth side. The north side gallery is the member's gallery and is the most modern gallery of the stadium, having bucket seats installed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.feverpitch.in/news.php?newsid=3026&news=Mohun-Bagan-To-Refurbise-Club-Ground|title=Mohun Bagan refurbise club ground|website=feverpitch.in|access-date=12 May 2016|archive-date=13 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513090233/http://www.feverpitch.in/news.php?newsid=3026&news=Mohun-Bagan-To-Refurbise-Club-Ground|url-status=live}}</ref> The east side and south side galleries are mainly made of steel & concrete structure and are designated for non-member supporters. The playing pitch is about 100m x 60m in dimension. Just adjacent the stadium, the club tent and main office are located. The club tent consists of a beautiful lawn, with benches known as the Mohun Bagan lawn.


In 1977 Mohun Bagan became the first club in maidan to have floodlights installed in their stadium. The floodlights operated till the mid-1990s, after which they became fully dysfunctional. The lights were later repaired and renovated and were inaugurated on 25 February 2016 with an [[IFA Shield]] match between Mohun Bagan U19s and DSK Liverpool academy.<ref name=floodlights>{{cite web|url=http://www.mohunbaganac.com/news-detail/newly-installed-floodlights-inaugurated-at-the-mohun-bagan-ground-5019|title=Newly installed floodlights inaugurated at the Mohun Bagan ground|website=mohunbaganac.com|accessdate=12 May 2016}}</ref>
In 1977, Mohun Bagan became the first club in maidan to have floodlights installed in their stadium. The floodlights operated till the mid-1990s, after which they became fully dysfunctional. The lights were later repaired and renovated and were inaugurated on 25 February 2016 with an [[IFA Shield]] match between Mohun Bagan U19s and DSK Liverpool academy.<ref name=floodlights>{{cite web|url=http://www.mohunbaganac.com/news-detail/newly-installed-floodlights-inaugurated-at-the-mohun-bagan-ground-5019|url-status=dead|title=Newly installed floodlights inaugurated at the Mohun Bagan ground|website=mohunbaganac.com|access-date=12 May 2016|archive-date=10 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310142242/http://www.mohunbaganac.com/news-detail/newly-installed-floodlights-inaugurated-at-the-mohun-bagan-ground-5019}}</ref>


For the [[2015 Indian Super League season|2015 ISL season]], Kolkata-based franchisee [[Atlético de Kolkata]] used the ground as a training ground.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/indian-super-league-2015-atletico-de-kolkata-train-mohun-bagan-ground-648184|title=Atletico de Kolkata to train at Mohun Bagan ground|website=ibtimes.co.in|accessdate=12 May 2016}}</ref>
For the [[2015 Indian Super League season|2015 ISL season]], Kolkata-based club [[Atlético de Kolkata]] used the ground as a training ground.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/indian-super-league-2015-atletico-de-kolkata-train-mohun-bagan-ground-648184|title=Atletico de Kolkata to train at Mohun Bagan ground|website=ibtimes.co.in|access-date=12 May 2016|archive-date=3 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603193253/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/indian-super-league-2015-atletico-de-kolkata-train-mohun-bagan-ground-648184|url-status=live}}</ref>
From the [[2016–17 Mohun Bagan A.C. season|2016–17 season]], Mohun Bagan has decided to pitch for hosting [[I-League]] matches at their home club ground, especially with modern facilities like bucket seats and properly functional floodlight towers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2010/02/15/1792131/i-league-aiff-officials-inspect-mohun-bagan-ground-as-a-possible-|title=AIFF Officials Inspect Mohun Bagan Ground As A Possible Venue For I-League|website=goal.com|accessdate=12 May 2016}}</ref>
From the [[2016–17 Mohun Bagan A.C. season|2016–17 season]], Mohun Bagan has decided to pitch for hosting [[I-League]] matches at their home club ground, especially with modern facilities like bucket seats and properly functional floodlight towers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2010/02/15/1792131/i-league-aiff-officials-inspect-mohun-bagan-ground-as-a-possible-|title=AIFF Officials Inspect Mohun Bagan Ground As A Possible Venue For I-League|website=goal.com|access-date=12 May 2016|archive-date=10 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010231624/http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2010/02/15/1792131/i-league-aiff-officials-inspect-mohun-bagan-ground-as-a-possible-|url-status=live}}</ref>


In July 2019, the interiors of the stadium were renovated for making the stadium well equipped to host I-League matches. The dressing room in particular was given a major upgrade.
In July 2019, the interiors of the stadium were renovated for making the stadium well equipped to host I-League matches. The dressing room in particular was given a major upgrade.

In 2022, after the latest rebranding of football division after [[RPSG Group]], the club renovated the stadium in the lines of [[Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan]] with [[artificial turf]] and upgraded amenities so that it can be used for their future home matches in Indian Super League and other big tournaments when required. Since then, the first match that the team played was a friendly fixture against [[Chennaiyin FC|Chennaiyin]] in August 2022. The ground is used in [[Durand Cup]] and is currently being used as the home ground of [[Mohun Bagan Super Giant Reserves and Academy|reserve team]] and training ground of [[Mohun Bagan Super Giant|senior team]].


==Matches==
==Matches==


The Mohun Bagan Ground hosted a lot of historic matches. It was witness to the 2–2 draw of Mohun Bagan against [[FC Ararat Yerevan]] in the 1978 IFA Shield final. The first ever match under floodlight in maidan was held in this ground when Mohun Bagan faced [[Pakhtakor Tashkent FK]] in an exhibition game on 10 February 1977.<ref name=floodlights /> In the 1960s and 1970s majority of the matches in Kolkata football were held in the Mohun Bagan Ground.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eastbengalvsmohunbagan.blogspot.in/2013/06/east-bengal-5-0-mohun-bagan-ifa-shield.html|title=East Bengal 5-0 Mohun Bagan : IFA Shield Finals 1975|website=blogspot.in|accessdate=12 May 2016}}</ref>
The Mohun Bagan Ground hosted a lot of historic matches. It was witness to the 2–2 draw of Mohun Bagan against [[FC Ararat Yerevan]] in the 1978 [[IFA Shield]] final. The first ever match under [[floodlights]] in maidan was held in this ground when Mohun Bagan faced [[Pakhtakor Tashkent FK]] in an exhibition game on 10 February 1977.<ref name=floodlights /> In the 1960s and 1970s majority of the matches in Kolkata football were held in the Mohun Bagan Ground.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eastbengalvsmohunbagan.blogspot.in/2013/06/east-bengal-5-0-mohun-bagan-ifa-shield.html|title=East Bengal 5-0 Mohun Bagan : IFA Shield Finals 1975|website=blogspot.in|access-date=12 May 2016|archive-date=3 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603095800/http://eastbengalvsmohunbagan.blogspot.in/2013/06/east-bengal-5-0-mohun-bagan-ifa-shield.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
===I-League Matches===


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


{{Mohun Bagan Super Giant}}
{{Football stadiums in India}}
{{Football stadiums in India}}


[[Category:Mohun Bagan Super Giant]]
[[Category:Sports venues in Kolkata]]
[[Category:Sports venues in Kolkata]]
[[Category:Football venues in West Bengal]]
[[Category:Football venues in West Bengal]]
[[Category:1872 establishments in India]]
[[Category:Sports venues completed in 1872]]

Latest revision as of 17:43, 4 September 2024

Mohun Bagan Ground
Mohun Bagan Ground on a matchday
Map
Former namesCalcutta FC Ground
LocationKolkata, India
Coordinates22°33′43″N 88°20′32″E / 22.562035°N 88.342223°E / 22.562035; 88.342223
Public transit Esplanade Bus Terminus
Eden Gardens
Esplanade
OwnerEastern Command (India)
OperatorIndian Football Association
Capacity22,000
Field size100 x 60 metres[1]
SurfaceGrass
ScoreboardYes (manual)
Opened1872[1]
Tenants
Calcutta FC (1872–present)
Mohun Bagan (1963–present)

Mohun Bagan Ground, also known as Mohun Bagan–Calcutta FC Ground,[2] is a football stadium located in Maidan, Kolkata, just opposite Eden Gardens.[3] Due to certain restrictions by the Indian Armed Forces, who own all the land surrounding Fort William, the ground is legally leased to Mohun Bagan AC for their operations. The ground is mostly used as training facilities for the senior football team of Mohun Bagan, but also acts as the home ground in regional tournaments like Calcutta Football League where reserve team participates. The stadium has a capacity of 22,000 spectators with separate VIP box and press box. The ground is also a shared home venue of Calcutta CFC, who were the earliest tenants of the ground.

History

[edit]
Mohun Bagan Club gallery

The first ground of the club was inside the famous marble palace, owned by Kirti Mitra of the Mitra family and known as Mohun Bagan Villa. It was situated in Fariapukur lane of north Kolkata. As a football ground however, this ground was not sufficiently large. It is believed that Mohun Bagan played the first match on this very ground against the students of Eden Hindu hostel. In 1891, with the help of the Maharaja of Shyampukur, Durga Charan Laha, the club ground was relocated to his ground in Shyampukur. That place is now known as Shyampukur Laha Colony. Later, with the help of Mr. Harry Lee, the chairman of Kolkata Municipal Corporation, the ground was again shifted to Shyam Square. The ground was shared with the Aryans and Bagbazar Club.

In 1900, Mohun Bagan became the partner of Presidency College and shared the same ground in Kolkata maidan. Mohun Bagan continued to play here for 15 years. Then in 1915, Mohun Bagan got the ground of National AC. On this ground, Mohun Bagan played till 1963. In 1915, the ground was expanded east–west, before becoming north–south stretched like the other grounds in Kolkata.[4]

About

[edit]

The stadium has galleries on three sides and a rampart on the fourth side. The north side gallery is the member's gallery and is the most modern gallery of the stadium, having bucket seats installed.[5] The east side and south side galleries are mainly made of steel & concrete structure and are designated for non-member supporters. The playing pitch is about 100m x 60m in dimension. Just adjacent the stadium, the club tent and main office are located. The club tent consists of a beautiful lawn, with benches known as the Mohun Bagan lawn.

In 1977, Mohun Bagan became the first club in maidan to have floodlights installed in their stadium. The floodlights operated till the mid-1990s, after which they became fully dysfunctional. The lights were later repaired and renovated and were inaugurated on 25 February 2016 with an IFA Shield match between Mohun Bagan U19s and DSK Liverpool academy.[6]

For the 2015 ISL season, Kolkata-based club Atlético de Kolkata used the ground as a training ground.[7] From the 2016–17 season, Mohun Bagan has decided to pitch for hosting I-League matches at their home club ground, especially with modern facilities like bucket seats and properly functional floodlight towers.[8]

In July 2019, the interiors of the stadium were renovated for making the stadium well equipped to host I-League matches. The dressing room in particular was given a major upgrade.

In 2022, after the latest rebranding of football division after RPSG Group, the club renovated the stadium in the lines of Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan with artificial turf and upgraded amenities so that it can be used for their future home matches in Indian Super League and other big tournaments when required. Since then, the first match that the team played was a friendly fixture against Chennaiyin in August 2022. The ground is used in Durand Cup and is currently being used as the home ground of reserve team and training ground of senior team.

Matches

[edit]

The Mohun Bagan Ground hosted a lot of historic matches. It was witness to the 2–2 draw of Mohun Bagan against FC Ararat Yerevan in the 1978 IFA Shield final. The first ever match under floodlights in maidan was held in this ground when Mohun Bagan faced Pakhtakor Tashkent FK in an exhibition game on 10 February 1977.[6] In the 1960s and 1970s majority of the matches in Kolkata football were held in the Mohun Bagan Ground.[9]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b "History". Archived from the original on 19 August 2020.
  2. ^ "CALCUTTA FOOTBALL LEAGUE – OFFICER'S CHOICE BLUE TO BE THE TITLE SPONSOR". Football News India. Kolkata. 4 August 2015. Archived from the original on 10 October 2022. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Mohun Bagan Athletic Club". mohunbaganac.com. Archived from the original on 8 November 2015. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
  4. ^ "History of Mohun Bagan – Presented by MohunBaganClub.com  • The Beginning: 1889–1909". mohunbaganclub.com. Kolkata. Archived from the original on 5 May 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  5. ^ "Mohun Bagan refurbise club ground". feverpitch.in. Archived from the original on 13 May 2016. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  6. ^ a b "Newly installed floodlights inaugurated at the Mohun Bagan ground". mohunbaganac.com. Archived from the original on 10 March 2016. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  7. ^ "Atletico de Kolkata to train at Mohun Bagan ground". ibtimes.co.in. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  8. ^ "AIFF Officials Inspect Mohun Bagan Ground As A Possible Venue For I-League". goal.com. Archived from the original on 10 October 2016. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  9. ^ "East Bengal 5-0 Mohun Bagan : IFA Shield Finals 1975". blogspot.in. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
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