UPT20 League to move to Lucknow's Ekana Stadium this August
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:17 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Uttar Pradesh T20 League will relocate from Green Park Stadium in Kanpur to Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Concerns over inadequate floodlights, limited seating, and drainage issues at Green Park prompted the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association to make this decision just weeks before the tournament scheduled for August. Recent assessments indicated that Green Park's floodlighting was insufficient for televised matches and that the stadium's spectator capacity had been reduced to around 14,000. Additionally, forecasts predicting heavy rainfall during the tournament raised concerns about potential disruptions at the Kanpur venue.
- •UPT20 League shifts venue from Kanpur to Lucknow.
- •Tournament scheduled for August 2026.
- •Concerns include floodlighting, seating, and drainage at Green Park.
- •Ekana Stadium provides improved lighting and higher seating capacity.
- •Heavy rainfall forecasts raised concerns for the original venue.
- 2:48 PMYahoo Sports — UPT20 League venue still undecided as uncertainty continues
- 9:17 AMYahoo Sports — UPT20 League to return to Lucknow amid over Green Park infra, technical concerns?
"In a surprising turn of events, the Uttar Pradesh T20 League will shift from Kanpur's Green Park Stadium to Lucknow's Ekana Stadium shortly after its initial announcement. Concerns surrounding Green Park's inadequate floodlights, limited seating, and frequent rain interruptions during the monsoon have prompted this decision. Ekana Stadium, with its state-of-the-art infrastructure, promises improved lighting and drainage, ensuring a seamless tournament experience.
"Uncertainty surrounds the venue for the fourth UPT20 League, with discussions ongoing between sports officials and the UPCA. While a Kanpur MP announced matches would return to Green Park, the UPCA cited infrastructure issues at the venue, including aging facilities and inadequate floodlighting, as reasons for considering a shift to Lucknow's Ekana Stadium. A final decision on hosting arrangements is pending further talks.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 2:48 PMUPT20 League venue still undecided as uncertainty continues
Uncertainty surrounds the venue for the fourth UPT20 League, with discussions ongoing between sports officials and the UPCA. While a Kanpur MP announced matches would return to Green Park, the UPCA cited infrastructure issues at the venue, including aging facilities and inadequate floodlighting, as reasons for considering a shift to Lucknow's Ekana Stadium. A final decision on hosting arrangements is pending further talks.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 9:17 AMUPT20 League to return to Lucknow amid over Green Park infra, technical concerns?
In a surprising turn of events, the Uttar Pradesh T20 League will shift from Kanpur's Green Park Stadium to Lucknow's Ekana Stadium shortly after its initial announcement. Concerns surrounding Green Park's inadequate floodlights, limited seating, and frequent rain interruptions during the monsoon have prompted this decision. Ekana Stadium, with its state-of-the-art infrastructure, promises improved lighting and drainage, ensuring a seamless tournament experience.
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