B.P.T. Ground

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Bombay Port Trust Ground
B.P.T. Ground
Location Mumbai
Establishment1998
Capacity5,000
Owner Bombay Port Trust [1]
Operator Bombay Port Trust
Tenants Bengal Mumbai FC

B.P.T. Ground or Bombay Port Trust Trust Ground is a football stadium located in Mumbai. It is located at premises of Bombay Port Trust which was established in 1998. The stadium has a capacity of around 5,000 and was home of Bengal Mumbai FC. [2]

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References

  1. "Bombay Port Trust: the authority and sports". mumbaiport.gov.in. Archived from the original on 5 June 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  2. Bengal Mumbai FC to shut shop - Sports, by Agni Pandey, 5 August 2011, Mid Day