#2 Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru (Bengaluru FC)
What makes Bengaluru FC so special is that in just over three years, they have managed to build a fan base so strong and loyal, that it sometimes bothers fans of the grand olc clubs like East Bengal and Mohun Bagan who had previously boasted of having die-hard fans. All roads lead to Sree Kanteerava Stadium when Bengaluru FC play, the home ground the two-time I-League champions.
The Sree Kanteerava Stadium is a multipurpose stadium located in Bengaluru with a capacity of 24,000. The stadium was completed in 1997 and has hosted Bengaluru FC’s matches since 2014. The ground boasts of a lush green surface and is one of the best playing surfaces in India.
History was made at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium when Bengaluru FC became the first Indian team to reach the finals of the AFC Cup after defeating Malaysia’s Johor Darul Tazim in the semi-finals. The ‘West Block Blues’, fans from the loyal blue army who occupy the west block at the stadium, often serves as the twelfth man for the club, a club which has gained so much love and support in the little time they have been here.
