Islamabad Cricket Stadium

Islamabad Cricket Stadium

Interactive map of Islamabad Cricket Stadium
Location	Islamabad, Pakistan
Coordinates	33°42′07″N73°01′22″E / 33.7020763°N 73.0227451°E / 33.7020763; 73.0227451
Owner	Capital Development Authority (Pakistan) Pakistan Cricket Board
Operator	Pakistan Cricket Board
Construction
Broke ground	TBD
Construction cost	TBD
Architect	TBD
Tenants
Islamabad United (planned) Pakistan national cricket team (planned)

Islamabad Cricket Stadium is a state-of-the-art under-construction cricket stadium in Islamabad, Pakistan. The project was initiated on the directives of chairman Pakistan Cricket Board and Federal Minister of Interior, Mohsin Naqvi. ^[1]

Construction

In December 2025, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reviewed a new concept design for Islamabad's first international standard cricket stadium. The proposed location is near Sector D12 in the Margalla foothills and the expected seating capacity is around 32,000 spectators.

The project plan also includes a parking facility for nearly 10,000 vehicles. The parking area will be located about one kilometer away from the stadium for public convenience.

According to CDA officials, the originally approved PC1 estimated the project at 12 billion Pakistani rupees. After design revisions, the cost was reduced to nearly 8 billion rupees.

Officials stated that once the tendering process is completed, construction work could begin immediately. The estimated time for full project completion including the main structure is almost two years.

These new plans follow many years of delays and changes in the proposed site. Earlier proposals such as the stadium at Shakarparian were canceled. ^[2]

Facilities

The stadium's design incorporates a high-performance center and is set to serve as the venue for a diverse array of both international and local tournaments and fixtures. ^[3] Additionally, it will feature a five-star hotel designed to accommodate visiting international teams. This not only enhances their security but also contributes to alleviating traffic congestion throughout the entire city. ^{[4] [5]}

References

1. "Mohsin Naqvi Fast-Tracks Construction of Islamabad's Cricket Stadium". ProPakistani. ProPakistani. 20 November 2025. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
2. "CDA told to finalize design of Islamabad's first cricket stadium". Dawn. Dawn. 4 December 2025. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
3. "State of the art stadium set to be built in Islamabad". cricketpakistan.com.pk. June 30, 2021.
4. "Islamabad Cricket Stadium - Pakistan Tourism Portal". Paktourismportal.com. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
5. "Official: Islamabad is Getting a New International Cricket Stadium".