Dating back to 1864, this stadium has a long story. The name of this stadium is derived from Eden Parks, which is adjacent to the stadium and was established in 1841, primarily named after the Eden sisters of Lord Auckland. Initially, it was named 'Auckland Circus Gardens' but later it was changed to 'Eden Gardens' inspired by the Garden of Eden in the Bible. The first-ever Test match here was held in 1934, while the first One-Day International was held in 1987.

The initial capacity of the stadium was kept to be 40,000. Major repair work was done over the years to increase the capacity to 1,00,000 to host the 1987 world cup.  The geometrically accurate roof of the stadium was built in such a way that maximum coverage was provided with the least support. It was created over an irregular stadium in a very short time frame, supported by 42 columns making this stadium an engineering spectacle. The newly built Eden Garden matches the standards set for hosting first-class international cricket as per the ICC rules.

• Book tickets for any IPL match or any international cricket match to be a part of the bleed blue army of India. The vibe seen here during cricket is simply unbeatable.
• In case you plan to visit on non-cricket days, you can still take a stroll in the gardens as it remains open every day. It is like a mini botanical garden that also has an Orchid house, a Japanese garden, a butterfly garden, and a cactus house.
• Take some books to sit and read under the shades of Mahogany, Mango, and Banyan trees. 
• Visitors can also see the three-storeyed Burmese Pagoda, built-in golden yellow and red colors brought here by Lord Dalhousie in the year 1854.
• There is a special provisioned space in the form of a tank for recreational activities.
• The stands of the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata are named after prominent cricketers namely Sourav Ganguly, Pankaj Roy, Jagmohan Dalmiya, and B.N. Dutt.

• You can sightsee the stadium when no cricket matches are being conducted. For this, you will need permission from the Cricket Association of Bengal. 
• You can only spectate the stadium, not play in it.
• Outside food and beverages are not permitted.

Summer months in Kolkata are hot and humid so it is advised to avoid the months of May-August. The best time to visit Eden Gardens is the weather from September to March. The weather is cool and soothing. It is not too cold in Kolkata, as it is a coastal city. Therefore the autumn and winter months have been recommended to be the best ones. Also, evening hours are best suited for visiting the Eden Gardens.

• Princep Ghat
• Howrah Bridge
• Armenian Holy Church of Nazareth
• Marble Palace
• Agni Mandir

• Eden Gardens is known as the “Mecca of Indian cricket” because it was the first officially built ground for cricket in India.
• As of 21 November 2021, Eden Gardens has hosted 41 test matches, 30 ODIs, and 11 T20s
• It is also the home to IPL’s Kolkata Knight Riders and Bengal Ranji Trophy.