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{{Short description|Multi-purpose stadium in Dibrugarh, Assam}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2026}}

{{Infobox venue
| name = Jalan Outdoor Stadium
| image = Jalan Nagar Outdoor Stadium, Dibrugarh.jpg
| caption = Jalan Outdoor Stadium in Dibrugarh
| location = [[Dibrugarh]], [[Assam]], India
| coordinates = {{coord| 27.470265|N| 94.9287822|E|region:IN_type:landmark|}}
| opened = 1951
| owner = Dibrugarh District Sports Association
| operator = Dibrugarh District Sports Association
| surface = Grass
| capacity = 3,000
| tenants = [[Assam cricket team]]<br>Local cricket and football teams
}}

'''Jalan Outdoor Stadium''' also known as '''Jalan Nagar Outdoor Stadium''' or '''Dibrugarh Outdoor Stadium''' is a multi-purpose sports stadium located in [[Dibrugarh]], in the Indian state of [[Assam]]. Established in 1951, it is one of the oldest sporting venues in Upper Assam and has historically served as an important center for regional sporting activities, particularly [[cricket]] and [[association football]].<ref name="telegraph">{{cite news |title=Floodlights in seven stadiums |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/floodlights-in-seven-stadiums/cid/1444135 |work=The Telegraph |date=13 March 2018 |access-date=8 March 2026}}</ref>

The stadium is managed by the Dibrugarh District Sports Association (DDSA) and regularly hosts local and state-level sporting tournaments, including domestic cricket competitions and athletics events.<ref name="toi2024">{{cite news |title=New Sarbananda Sonowal Sports Complex at Outdoor Stadium in Dibrugarh |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/dibrugarh-celebrates-new-sarbananda-sonowal-sports-complex-at-outdoor-stadium/articleshow/115628528.cms |work=The Times of India |date=24 November 2024 |access-date=8 March 2026}}</ref>

Although modest in size compared with larger venues in India, Jalan Outdoor Stadium has played an important role in the development of sports infrastructure and grassroots athletic culture in [[Upper Assam]].

==History==
Jalan Outdoor Stadium was established in 1951 during a period when organized sports were expanding across the [[Brahmaputra Valley]]. The venue quickly became the principal sports ground of Dibrugarh and a focal point for district-level sporting events.<ref name="telegraph"/>

Over the decades, the stadium has hosted numerous cricket and football tournaments organized by regional sports bodies. The venue has also been used for athletics competitions and community sporting programs organized by the Dibrugarh District Sports Association.

In the early twenty-first century, the [[Government of India]] and the [[Government of Assam]] initiated projects to modernize the stadium's infrastructure. In 2016, the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports approved financial assistance for the upgrading and modernization of the stadium complex, including improvements to seating arrangements, electrification, and drainage systems.<ref name="sentinel2016">{{cite news |title=Rs 12 crore for Dibrugarh stadiums |url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/news/rs-12-crore-for-dibrugarh-stadiums |work=The Sentinel |date=24 January 2016 |access-date=8 March 2026}}</ref>

Further developments occurred in the 2010s and 2020s, when floodlighting and additional sports facilities were introduced as part of broader initiatives to promote sports infrastructure in Assam.<ref name="telegraph"/>

==Facilities==
Jalan Outdoor Stadium features a grass playing field suitable for cricket, football, and athletics. The stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 3,000 spectators and includes basic gallery seating and player facilities.<ref name="telegraph"/>

The stadium complex also includes training areas and infrastructure used by local sports clubs and youth development programs. Over time, additional facilities such as improved seating arrangements, electrification, and drainage systems have been added to enhance the venue.<ref name="sentinel2016"/>

In 2024, a new sports facility within the stadium complex was named the ''Sarbananda Sonowal Sports Complex'' in recognition of the contributions of former Assam chief minister [[Sarbananda Sonowal]] to sports development in the region.<ref name="toi2024"/>

==Sporting events==
[[File:Jalan Nagar Outdoor Stadium DDSA Dibrugarh.jpg|thumb|Jalan Outdoor Stadium]]

The stadium regularly hosts district-level and regional competitions across multiple sports. Cricket matches form a significant part of its event calendar, including domestic tournaments and club competitions.<ref>{{cite web |title=District Sports Association Outdoor Stadium, Dibrugarh |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/14/995.html |website=CricketArchive |access-date=8 March 2026}}</ref>

The venue has hosted matches in various domestic cricket competitions and has served as a ground for developing emerging players from Upper Assam.<ref>{{cite news |title=Cricket Club of Dibrugarh win Assam Premier Club Championship |url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/sports-news/local-sports/assam-premier-club-championship-cricket-club-of-dibrugarh-win-title |work=The Sentinel |date=3 March 2026 |access-date=8 March 2026}}</ref>

In addition to cricket, the stadium has been used for football matches, athletics competitions, and community sports events.

==Role in regional sports==
For decades, Jalan Outdoor Stadium has served as one of the most important sporting venues in Upper Assam. It has played a key role in nurturing local talent and providing a platform for amateur and professional athletes in the region.

The stadium has also hosted public sporting events such as Olympic Day runs and other mass participation activities organized by the Assam Olympic Association and the Dibrugarh District Sports Association.<ref>{{cite news |title=International Olympic Day run to end at Jalan Outdoor Stadium |url=https://www.business-standard.com/social-viral/international-olympic-day-to-be-celebrated-in-dibrugarh-and-other-details-123062300478_1.html |work=Business Standard |date=23 June 2023 |access-date=8 March 2026}}</ref>

==Future developments==
In recent years, sports infrastructure in Dibrugarh has expanded with the construction of new sports complexes and stadium facilities. Jalan Outdoor Stadium remains an important component of this network and continues to host district and regional competitions while complementing newer venues in the city.

==See also==
* [[Khanikar Stadium]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Football venues in Assam]]
[[Category:Cricket grounds in Assam]]
[[Category:Sports venues in Assam]]
[[Category:Dibrugarh]]
[[Category:Sports venues completed in 1951]]

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