OperatorKariavattom Sports Facilities Limited (KSFL), Kerala Cricket Association
Capacity50, 000
SurfaceGrass
Groundbreaking2012; 14 years ago (2012)
Built2015; 11 years ago (2015)
Opened26 January 2015; 11 years ago (2015-01-26)
Cost₹390 crore (US$41 million)
ArchitectCollage Design, Mumbai
Main contractorsInfrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Limited (IL&FS)
TenantsIndian National Cricket Team (2017–present), Indian National Football Team (selected matches), Kerala State Cricket Team (2018–present)
First men's ODI1 November 2018:, India v West Indies
Last men's ODI15 January 2023:, India v Sri Lanka
First men's T20I7 November 2017:, India v New Zealand
Last men's T20I31 January 2026:, India v New Zealand
First women's T20I26 December 2025:, India v Sri Lanka
Last women's T20I30 December 2025:, India v Sri Lanka
Overview
The Greenfield International Stadium, officially known as The Sports Hub, Trivandrum, is a multi-purpose international stadium located in Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala, India. Built on 36 acres of land leased from the University of Kerala, it is the country's first DBOT (Design, Build, Operate, and Transfer) model outdoor stadium, boasting a seating capacity of approximately 50, 000 spectators. Primarily utilized for international cricket and association football, the world-class facility is recognized as India's first fully eco-friendly stadium. It has hosted key sporting events, including the 2015 SAFF Championship and various high-profile international cricket fixtures, and was awarded the prestigious David Vickers Award for New Venue of the Year at the 2016 Stadium Business Awards in Madrid, Spain.
