Wankhede is the biggest stadium in Mumbai and is very famous for cricket matches. Its name came from former secretary Mr. S.K Wankhede who was also an politician and a person to take first step to decide to form there own stadium after some dispute between Cricket Club of India (CCI) and Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) where he belongs.
Wankhede stadium can accommodate approximately 45000+ people and was established in 1974 after Brabourne stadium. Its is said to be a bowlers pitch and Seniors of India Cricket Team like Ravi Shastri, Kapil Dev, Gavasker were the famous India cricket players initially playing in this Stadium.
If there is a match in Wankhede stadium, you can visit the stadium to buy tickets. The tickets at times are also available online.
How to reach Wankhede stadium: The stadium is walking distance from Churchgate station (the first station on the Western Line). It is in South Mumbai and if you are visiting the stadium from the suburbs, you can take a taxi to reach the stadium.