The Sanctuary (Kochi)

The Sanctuary

Location	Thrippunithura Kochi
Coordinates	9°56′31.86″N76°20′15.68″E / 9.9421833°N 76.3376889°E / 9.9421833; 76.3376889
Owner	Kerala Blasters FC
Type	Football training ground
Opened	2025
Tenants
Kerala Blasters FC (training) (2025-)

The Sanctuary is the training ground and academy base of Indian football club Kerala Blasters FC. The club officially announced the completion of development on 5 September 2025. ^[1]

Located in Thrippunithura (Kochi, Kerala) to the east of Kochi and north of Thrippunithura Mini Bypass Road, and covering 7140 m², it is used since 2025 for training of senior team, academy, and reserves. ^[2]

The land occupied by The Sanctuary is leased from the Sree Narayana Vidyapeetam Public School, Thrippunithura on a ten years agreement. It took the club almost eighteen months to complete the construction of the facility.

The name Sanctuary reflects the spirit of Kerala Blasters. Inspired by the elephant in the club crest, a symbol of Kerala's strength & identity, it represents a safe space where players & staff can prepare, grow & thrive together. ^[3]

Facilities

Apart from the pristine Bermuda grass pitch, the facility also includes dedicated spaces for:
• recovery
• medical care
• performance analysis
• meetings
• media operations
• dressing rooms for the players and coaches

References

1. "Kerala Blasters FC is proud to announce the completion of the development of its brand new training facility". Kerala Blasters FC on Facebook.
2. "Blasters announce new training base, 'The Sanctuary'". Kerala Blasters FC.
3. "The name Sanctuary reflects the spirit of Kerala Blasters. Inspired by the elephant in the club crest". Kerala Blasters FC on Threads.