Kochi, Oct 24 (PTI) The Keralam government on Saturday allotted the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium here to Indian Super League (ISL) side Kerala Blasters FC for its home matches in the 2026-27 season at a rent of Rs 3.5 lakh per match.
The order was issued by the Local Self Government Department a day before the Blasters are scheduled to play their first home match of the season against Mumbai City FC.
The stadium is owned by the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA).
The government also fixed a security deposit of Rs 25 lakh for the use of the stadium.
In the order, the government said it had examined the club’s request and considered Kerala Blasters’ contribution to the growth of football in the state and the promotion of sporting
interests among youngsters.
It also cited the contribution of the club and the ISL to the development of sports infrastructure in the state, adding that supporting Kerala Blasters, one of the state’s prominent football clubs, was a public interest.
The stadium has been the home ground for Kerala Blasters FC since 2014, when the ISL started. PTI TBA TBA ROH
