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Here is a list of major hockey grounds in India:
Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, Egmore, Chennai: Radhakrishnan Stadium is regarded by the International Hockey Federation as one of the best in the world for its state-of-the-art infrastructure. After installation of a synthetic turf surface in 1995, the stadium hosted the hockey event in the SAF Games and the 1996 Champions Trophy
In 2004, the stadium was redesigned and upgraded by the Sports Authority of Tamil Nadu to prepare the venue for hosting the 2005 Champions Trophy in December. After the renovation drive, the stadium features a re-laid synthetic hockey surface and floodlights of international standards.
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, Delhi: The erstwhile National Stadium, known as the "temple of Indian hockey," was dedicated to the memory of Indian hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand in 2002. The Stadium boasts of two brand new synthetic hockey turfs and has a capacity of 25,000. In preparation for the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games, the hockey pitches will be equipped with floodlights and electronic and video-matrix scoreboard.
Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad: The Gachibowli Stadium was built by construction major Larsen & Toubro Ltd. in mere 70 days for the 2003 SAF Games. This state-of-the-art stadium hosted the 2005 Premier Hockey League.
K. D. Singh Babu Stadium, Lucknow: The stadium was named in the memory of famous Indian hockey player Kunwar Digvijay Singh "Babu."
Surjeet Hockey Stadium, Jalandhar: This astro-turf stadium was named after Olympian Surjeet Singh.
