Despite claims from RBC that the stadium’s renovation work would be completed and the venue handed back to the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) by November 30th, significant concerns are mounting. There’s growing skepticism about whether the stadium will actually be fit to host the Indian Super League (ISL) matches, which are scheduled to kick off in December.
This situation is particularly critical as the Kochi stadium is the beloved home ground for the popular ISL team, Kerala Blasters. The uncertainty surrounding its readiness not only jeopardizes the upcoming football season but also casts a shadow over the handling of a key public sporting asset, especially after the much-talked-about cancellation of the Messi-Argentina match.