Kerala Blasters get Kochi stadium for ISL home matches at Rs 3.5 lakh per game

The Kerala government on Saturday allotted the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi to Kerala Blasters FC for their home matches in the 2026-27 Indian Super League (ISL) season at a rent of Rs 3.5 lakh per match.The order was issued by the Local Self Government Department a day before the Blasters are scheduled to host Mumbai City FC in their first home match of the season. The stadium is owned by the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA).The government has also fixed a security deposit of Rs 25 lakh for the use of the stadium.In its order, the government said it had considered the club's request and recognised Kerala Blasters' role in the growth of football in the state and in encouraging youngsters to take an interest in sports.It also noted the contribution of the club and the ISL to the development of sports infrastructure in the state.