Eden Gardens: Blocks for Best Views & KKR Ticket Prices

The oldest cricket stadium in the world is Lord’s Cricket Ground, located in St. John’s Wood, London, UK. It was established in 1814 and has a seating capacity of 31,100.

1. Lord’s Cricket Ground – London, England – Established in 1814
2. Trent Bridge – Nottingham, England – Established in 1838
3. The Oval – Kennington, England – Established in 1845
4. Sydney Cricket Ground – Sydney, Australia – Established in 1848
5. Melbourne Cricket Ground – Melbourne, Australia – Established in 1853
6. Old Trafford – Manchester, England – Established in 1857
7. Eden Gardens – Kolkata, India – Established in 1864
8. Basin Reserve – Wellington, New Zealand – Established in 1868
9. Adelaide Oval – Adelaide, Australia – Established in 1871
10. Newlands Cricket Ground – Cape Town, South Africa – Established in 1888

Eden Gardens was officially completed in 1864, and the first cricket match was held on November 16, 1864.

The year 1844 refers to when Eden Gardens was first designated as a site for a cricket ground, but it was not yet constructed at that time.

Due to its location near the Hooghly River, Eden Gardens is frequently affected by humidity, particularly during evening matches.

This impacts the ball’s grip, making it more difficult for fast bowlers to maintain control, thereby creating more favorable conditions for batters.

The IPL final was held at Eden Gardens twice, in 2013 and 2015 — both times featuring Mumbai Indians vs. Chennai Super Kings.

The 2025 IPL Final will be held at Eden Gardens on May 25, 2025.

The name Eden Gardens comes from the Eden family, specifically Emily Eden and Fanny Eden, who were the sisters of George Auckland, the Governor-General of British India from 1835 to 1842.

At the time, Kolkata (then Calcutta) was the capital of British India. The Eden sisters were known for their social influence, and to honor them, this piece of land designated for sports was named "Eden Gardens.

B Block, Club House Lower Tier, and L Block are all located close to the players’ dugout. Among them, Club House Lower Tier offers the best chance to interact with the players.

Currently, Eden Gardens does not have an official website with a virtual tour. However, you can view 360° images uploaded by the public on Google Maps (Eden Gardens).

To simplify the ticketing process and speed up handling, tickets for Eden Gardens purchased through BookMyShow only allow you to select a block or section, not a specific seat number. The system will automatically assign a seat within the selected area.

If you opt for a physical ticket, the exact seat may be confirmed at the ticket counter or by venue staff when you collect your ticket.

This means that even if you select a section online, your exact seat will likely only be assigned at the venue — so choosing a specific seat in advance isn’t possible.

Sub-blocks like C-1 and C-2 at Eden Gardens are not available to the general public because they are usually reserved for specific groups such as sponsors, VIPs, corporate clients, and media personnel.

The highest score recorded at Eden Gardens in IPL history is 262/2, achieved by the Punjab Kings on April 26, 2024, against the Kolkata Knight Riders.

It remains the highest-ever single-innings score at this venue and was also the highest successful run chase in IPL history at the time, matching KKR’s earlier score of 261/6 — the highest first-innings total ever posted at Eden Gardens.

From 2021 to 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders’ home win record at Eden Gardens is as follows:

1. 2021 (including playoffs): 17 matches – 9 wins, 8 losses – Win rate: 52%
2. 2022: 14 matches – 6 wins, 8 losses – Win rate: 42.8%
3. 2023: 14 matches – 6 wins, 8 losses – Win rate: 42.8%
4. 2024: 14 matches – 9 wins, 3 losses, 2 no results – Win rate: 71.43%

• Average first innings score: Around 167 runs
• Average second innings score: Around 154 runs

In IPL matches at Eden Gardens, teams generally score higher in the first innings. Due to factors like dew and chasing pressure, the average score tends to be slightly lower in the second innings.