Hopefully the ISL can continue to develop and we can see some football-specific stadiums in the future. Better atmospheres, more control over revenues.... expensive as hell though.
Ironically, Kolkata still doesn't have a football specific stadiums. It would be great if YBK could be used for derby's and other matches where more than 50k are expected, but for other matches (with crowds b/s 8-30k) smaller stadiums like Sailen manna should be used by clubs (with the Big clubs each adopting one of these smaller stadia).
Grass implant started in YBK. They are saying it will have the best drainage facility in India, even better than Kantirava. 85000 bucket seats, special VIP seats and two electronic scoreboards will be there. Finishing deadline: 31st Aug. Though work may get over by 15th Aug. Stadium to remain close for 1 year before U17 WC.
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Seating capacity will be 85,000 -- bucket seats.