EMS Stadium

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{{Short description|Multi-purpose stadium in Kozhikode, Kerala}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2019}}
{{Infobox cricket ground
| ground_name = EMS Stadium
| nickname =
| image = Kozhikode_EMS_Stadium.jpg
| image_size = 285px
| caption = The stadium on a matchday
| country = [[India]]
| location = Rajaji road, [[Kozhikode]], [[Kerala]]
| establishment = {{Start date and age|df=yes|1977}}
| seating_capacity = 80,000
| owner = [[Kozhikode Corporation]]
| operator = [[Kerala Cricket Association]] [[Kerala Football Association]]
| surface = [[Desso GrassMaster]]
|architect = RK Remesh
| tenants = '''Present'''
 [[India national football team]] (1987–) [[Kerala football team]] (1960–) [[Gokulam Kerala FC]] (2017–) [[Gokulam Kerala FC (women)]] (2018–)

'''Past''' [[Viva Kerala FC|Viva Kerala]] (2007–2011) 
[[SBI Kerala (Football Club)|SBT FC]] (2004–2005) < /> [[Kerala United FC|Kerala United]] (1977–2021)
| end1 = Indore Stadium End
| end2 = Road End
| date = 14 July
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/58253.html cricinfo
}}

The '''EMS Stadium''' is a [[multi-purpose stadium]] in [[Kozhikode]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It is currently used mostly for [[association football|football]] and sometimes [[cricket]] matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kozhikode.com/importance.htm|title=football in Calicut|website=Kozhikode.com|access-date=21 April 2021}}</ref> The stadium is currently home of [[I-League]] side [[Gokulam Kerala FC]], together with [[Indian Women's League]] side [[Gokulam Kerala FC (women)]]. It could hold more than 100,000 spectators (currently reduced on about 80,000) and was built in 1977.<ref>[https://www.gokulamkeralafc.com/album/ems-stadium-our-home/ EMS Stadium: Our home] ''Gokulam Kerala FC'' (official website). Retrieved 21 April 2021</ref> Stadium is named after the [[communist]] leader [[E. M. S. Namboodiripad]] who was the first [[Chief minister]] of Kerala.

==Renovations==
The stadium was reconstructed and reopened in February 2005 by hosting the home matches of SBT in the national football league.{{cn|date=February 2019}}

The stadium has installed improved floodlight. It is renovated as international stadium for football and cricket. The stadium may also be leased to [[Kerala Cricket Association]] while [[Kerala Football Association]] would like the stadium in their possession.{{cn|date=February 2019}}

The construction of the grand stand will raise stadium to international standards. It will have state-of-the-art facilities, including a VIP lounge with seating capacity for 200, a VIP lounge, a dressing room for players and a media centre. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/EMS-Stadium-Gets-Ready-for-Some-Cricketing-Action/2014/02/07/article2042269.ece|title=EMS Stadium Gets Ready for Some Cricketing Action}}</ref>

==Football==
It was recognised as the best football pitch in India by the experts and the media.{{cn|date=February 2019}} It was the home ground of [[Viva Kerala FC]] in the I-league, though now Kerala United FC is the team from Kozhikode trying to get into I League. It was also the home ground of [[Gokulam Kerala FC]] in the [[I-league]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=s.pai |first1=vinayak |title=I League 2017/18: Gokulam Kerala FC 1-1 Mohun Bagan: 5 talking points from the game |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/amp/football/i-league-2017-18-gokulam-kerala-fc-1-1-mohun-bagan-5-talking-points-from-the-game/3 |access-date=24 June 2018 |language=en}}</ref>

This stadium is famous for the football crazy fans of Kozhikode.{{cn|date=February 2019}} Famous scissors cup finals, super cup finals, [[Santhosh Trophy]], [[Sait Nagjee Football Tournament]] is held here.
The stadium is the home ground for Gokulam Kerala team in I-League since 2017. Gokulam Kerala had won their first I-League home match against East Bengal FC for 2–1 and Shillong Lajong FC for 3-2.

===Major football matches hosted===
1980 [[AFC Women's Asian Cup]] Football which the Indian team won silver was held here.[[1980 AFC Women's Championship]]

====1987 Nehru Cup====
The stadium hosted the 1987 [[Nehru Cup]], which was won by the Soviet Union

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|date = 22 January 1987
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|score = 1−1
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|attendance = 1,00,000 {{cn|date=February 2019}}
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|round = International friendly
|date = 28 January 1987
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|score = 0−2
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|attendance = 75,000{{cn|date=February 2019}}
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|round = International friendly
|date = 1 February 1987
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|score = 1−1
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|result = D
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|round = International friendly
|date = 21 January 1987
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|score = 1−1
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|location = [[Kozhikode]]
|attendance = 85,000 {{cn|date=February 2019}}
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|round = International friendly
|date = 23 January 1987
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|round = International friendly
|date = 24 January 1987
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|round = International friendly
|date = 25 January 1987
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|score = 2−0
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|round = International friendly
|date = 26 January 1987
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|round = International friendly
|date = 27 January 1987
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|round = International friendly
|date = 29 January 1987
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|date = 30 January 1987
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|round = International friendly
|date = 31 January 1987
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|date = 2 February 1987
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|round = International friendly
|date = 3 February 1987
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|round = International friendly
|date = 5 February 1987
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==== Sait Nagjee Football Tournament====
2016 Sait Nagjee Trophy Teams
{| class="wikitable sortable"u
|-
!Team!!Location!!Confederation
|-
| [[FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk|FC Dnipro Reserves]]|| [[Ukraine]] || [[UEFA]]
|-
| [[TSV 1860 München II|1860 München II]] || [[Munich]] || [[UEFA]]
|-
| [[Argentina national under-23 football team|Argentina U23]] || [[Argentina]] || [[CONMEBOL]]
|-
| [[Clube Atlético Paranaense#Youth team|Atlético Paranaense Reserves]] || [[Curitiba]] || [[CONMEBOL]]
|-
| [[FC Volyn Lutsk|Volyn Lutsk]] || [[Ukraine]] || [[UEFA]]
|-
| [[FC Rapid București|Rapid București]] || [[Bucharest]] || [[UEFA]]
|-
| [[Shamrock Rovers F.C.|Shamrock Rovers]] || [[Dublin]] || [[UEFA]]
|-
| [[Watford F.C.|Watford Reserves]] || [[Watford]] || [[UEFA]]
|}

===National Games===
The stadium hosted football matches for the [[2015 National Games of India|35th National Games]].<ref name="thehindu.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/kerala-to-host-35th-national-games-from-january-31/article6152611.ece|title=Kerala to host 35th National Games from January 31|date=27 June 2014|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>

==Other uses==
===Cricket===
It also hosted the veterans of India and Pakistan cricket match in which legends like [[Ijaz Ahmed (cricketer)|Ijaz Ahmed]], [[Syed Kirmani]] and others played. In 1994, touring West Indies had taken Mumbai in a three-day encounter. West Indies were dismissed for 176 and Bombay ended the day at 53/2. The match, however, had to be called off after the opening day owing to law and order problems in the wake of a [[bandh]].

===Other Event===
It also hosted many cultural events held at Kozhikode like malabar mahotsavam.{{cn|date=February 2019}}
It also hosted the inaugural performance of world tour of [[A. R. Rahman]], the [[Academy Award]]–winning musician.{{cn|date=February 2019}}
==Accessibility==

The Kozhikode EMS Stadium is located in the heart of the city. It lies beside the Pavamani Road between [[Rajaji road]] and New Bus stand, a common stretch among many city bus routes. The Stadium [[Mavoor Road]] from the Western side allows access from [[Mananchira]] and [[Arayadathupalam]], although there is no public transport along this route. The stadium is situated at 2.5 km from the [[Kozhikode railway station]] and railway stations respectively.
The stadium is 26.km from [[Calicut International Airport]],and 30 km from [[Thamarassery]]

==References==
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==External links==
{{commons category|EMS Stadium}}
{{Stadiums in Kerala |state=expanded}}
{{Football stadiums in India}}

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[[Category:1977 establishments in Kerala]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Kozhikode]]
[[Category:Chirag United Club Kerala]]
[[Category:Cricket grounds in Kerala]]
[[Category:Football venues in Kerala]]
[[Category:Gokulam Kerala FC]]
[[Category:Sport in Kozhikode]]
[[Category:Sports venues completed in 1977]]
[[Category:Sports venues in Kerala]]

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