The EMS Stadium, situated in Kozhikode, Kerala, India, is a versatile venue primarily utilized for football matches. It served as the home ground for the I-League team Gokulam Kerala FC, as well as their IWL women’s team. Constructed in 1977, the stadium boasts a capacity of 50,000 spectators. It is named in honor of E. M. S. Namboodiripad, the first Chief Minister of Kerala. Over the years, the stadium has hosted numerous significant football tournaments, including the Super Cup, Santhosh Trophy, and Sait Nagjee Football tournament.
Gokulam Kerala FC has been using the EMS Stadium as their home ground since 2017 and has enjoyed success there, notably winning their first I-League home match against East Bengal FC with a score of 2–1. It holds significant records, including a record attendance for Gokulam Kerala FC, with 32,246 spectators attending the Gokulam vs Minerva Punjab match during the Hero I-League 2018-19 campaign.
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