District Stadium, Chittagong
during the local cricket match at District Stadium, Chittagong | |
Interactive map of District Stadium, Chittagong | |
| Ground information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Chittagong |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Establishment | 1 January 1955 |
| Capacity | 40,000 |
| Owner | National Sports Council |
| Operator | Bangladesh Football Federation |
| Tenants | Chittagong Abahani (Football) |
| End names | |
| Pedrollo End Ispahani End | |
| International information | |
| First Test | 15–19 November 2001: Bangladesh v Zimbabwe |
| Last Test | 6–10 January 2005: Bangladesh v Zimbabwe |
| First ODI | 27 October 1988: Bangladesh v India |
| Last ODI | 26 January 2005: Bangladesh v Zimbabwe |
| Source: District Stadium, Chittagong, Cricinfo | |
District Stadium, Chittagong (Bengali: জেলা স্টেডিয়াম, চট্টগ্রাম), officially known as MA Aziz Stadium and formerly known as Niaz Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Chittagong, Bangladesh. The stadium currently operated by the Bangladesh Football Federation, predominantly hosts football matches and has previously been used by the Bangladesh national football team. Its total capacity is 40,000.
On a historical note, it was used as headquarters during the 1971 Independence War. The stadium serves as the main football venue of Chittagong as the main cricket venue of the port city has been shifted to the Bir Shrestho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium. It is the home venue of Chittagong Abahani in Bangladesh Premier League. The stadium also hosts the Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup, the country's only international club football tournament.