Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium is the Kochi stadium in Kaloor, also known as Kaloor Stadium. It is Kerala Blasters FC’s home ground, and JLN Stadium Metro station is on the Blue Line.
- Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, Kaloor, Kochi
- Club matches: Kerala Blasters FC publishes its match schedule and ticket information
- Metro: JLN Stadium station is on the Blue Line
- Event planning: Check current listings and transport details before you set out
Find the right venue and event listing
Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kaloor is the venue to search for when planning a Kochi stadium visit. The stadium was completed in 1996 by the Greater Cochin Development Authority and hosted its first tournament, the Nehru Cup International Football Tournament, in 1997.
For a Kerala Blasters match, use the club’s official website to check its match schedule and ticket pages, which cover season and match-day tickets.
The club has played its home matches at the stadium since it was formed on 27 May 2014. For a broader introduction to the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, its history and layout, keep the venue name handy when checking event information.
The stadium was also one of six host venues for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India. For a concert or other event, confirm the venue and ticket details with the organiser rather than relying on an event listing alone.
How do you get to the Kochi stadium?
The JLN Stadium Metro station is on Kochi Metro’s Blue Line, so you can check whether the metro suits your route and event timing. A station timetable listing gives first and last train times of 06:00 and 22:00 every day, with trains every 7 minutes at peak times and every 10 minutes off-peak.
Those times and intervals are useful for initial planning, but don’t assume the last train will work for your return after an event. Check the official site before you go: consult Kochi Metro Rail Ltd for current service information, and check the event organiser’s guidance for any event-specific arrangements.
If you are comparing transit with other ways around the city, the Kochi metro, bus and ferry guide can help you understand the wider public transport network. Choose your route with the stadium’s location in Kaloor in mind.
Allow time for event entry
Give yourself time to confirm your ticket details and entry instructions before you travel to Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium. Kerala Blasters’ ticket information identifies East, West, North and South galleries, so check your ticket for the relevant gallery and follow the event’s instructions for entry.
The ground has triple-tiered stands, a contemporary roof structure, modern turf and floodlight masts that extend through the roof. Those features are part of the stadium’s layout; they do not replace event-specific guidance about gates, permitted items or entry times. Check those details with the organiser before setting out.
Plan your return after the event
Plan your journey home before the event ends, especially if you intend to use the metro: the listed final train time is 22:00, so compare it with the event schedule and confirm current services with Kochi Metro Rail Ltd.
If you are driving, the stadium’s southern side has a four-lane road, but check event-day access and parking arrangements with the organiser rather than assuming a space will be available.
Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium is about 4.8 km from Park Connect, a three-star hotel offering hotel rooms.
FAQs
What is the stadium in Kaloor called?
Its full name is Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium. It is also known as Kaloor Stadium.
Which football club plays home matches there?
Kerala Blasters FC has used the stadium as its home ground since the club was formed on 27 May 2014.
Is there a metro station for the stadium?
Yes. JLN Stadium Metro station is on Kochi Metro’s Blue Line.