Barsapara Cricket Stadium, officially the ACA Stadium (Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Cricket Stadium), in Guwahati is Assam’s international cricket venue and a second home for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. It seats about 46,000 (extendable to about 55,000). On match days, Guwahati traffic police restrict roads around the stadium from the afternoon, so here’s how to get there, where to park, gate timings and what you can’t bring.
Guwahati traffic police and the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) issue advisories before each match. Check the latest one.
Barsapara Stadium at a glance
| Official name | ACA Stadium / Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Cricket Stadium, Barsapara |
| Capacity | About 46,000 (extendable to about 55,000) |
| IPL | Rajasthan Royals’ second home |
| Public parking | Champawati Field, Sawkuchi High School Ground |
| Drop-off points | Barsapara Tiniali, Dhirenpara Tiniali |
| Gates open | 4:00 PM for a 7:30 PM match |
How to reach Barsapara Stadium
- From Guwahati Railway Station: about 30 minutes by cab or auto.
- Match-day buses: special ASTC buses usually run from Adabari and Paltan Bazar to the stadium.
- Cabs: drop-off points have been at Barsapara Tiniali and Dhirenpara Tiniali. Later in the evening, only official car-pass vehicles are allowed closer to the stadium.
Parking and road restrictions
- Public parking: Champawati Field and Sawkuchi High School Ground.
- Restricted: parking on A.K. Azad Road and A.K. Dev Road (only limited parallel parking in marked spots).
- Restrictions generally run from 2 PM to midnight on evening match days, and A.K. Azad Road has been made one-way (Lalganesh Tiniali to Cycle Factory Tiniali) from the afternoon.
Entry and banned items
- Gates open at 4:00 PM for 7:30 PM matches. Reach by about 5:30 PM, as there are two layers of security checks.
- Use the gate printed on your ticket.
- Not allowed: power banks, Bluetooth speakers, professional cameras, helmets, umbrellas, lighters, coins, large backpacks and outside food, plus weapons, firecrackers and laser pointers.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I park for a match at Barsapara Stadium?
At Champawati Field or Sawkuchi High School Ground. Parking on A.K. Azad Road and A.K. Dev Road is restricted.
What time do gates open at Barsapara?
For a 7:30 PM match, gates have opened at 4:00 PM. Arrive by 5:30 PM.
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Sources: Guwahati traffic advisories (as reported by Guwahati Plus), Rajasthan Royals. Easy Guide India is not affiliated with ACA or Rajasthan Royals.