Cricket runs deep in the tricity’s identity — and there’s a story here that a lot of visitors miss: Mohali actually has two Punjab Cricket Association stadiums, an old one with serious World Cup history and a newer, much bigger one that’s taken over IPL duty. Add in a couple of well-loved golf clubs, and the tricity’s sporting side turns out to be a lot richer than the cricket headlines alone suggest.
Quick answer: The current Punjab Kings home ground is the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur/New Chandigarh (see our dedicated guide). The original PCA Stadium — I.S. Bindra Stadium in Sector 63, Mohali — is the older ground that hosted IPL from 2008–2023 and, more famously, the 2011 World Cup semi-final between India and Pakistan. For golf, Chandigarh Golf Club and Panchkula Golf Club are the region’s two established courses.
By Rahul Goyal · Chandigarh Life · Details verified via Google Maps & Wikipedia, July 2026
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I.S. Bindra Stadium — The Original PCA Ground
Built in 1993 in Sector 63, Mohali, this stadium (also known simply as the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium or Mohali Cricket Stadium) was Punjab Kings’ IPL home from 2008 all the way to 2023 — its last IPL match came on 3 May 2023. Long before that, though, it earned its place in cricket history as the venue for the 2011 Cricket World Cup semi-final between India and Pakistan, one of the most-watched cricket matches ever played.
With the franchise having since moved to the newer, larger Mullanpur stadium (38,000 capacity vs. this ground’s 26,950), I.S. Bindra Stadium today sits a little quieter — but it remains a significant landmark for anyone tracing Indian cricket history through the tricity, and still hosts domestic and international fixtures.
- Rating: 4.4★ (13,570 reviews)
- Location: Sector 63, Mohali
- Good to know: Don’t confuse this with the newer Mullanpur stadium — if you’re chasing an actual current-season Punjab Kings IPL match, that’s the venue you want; this one’s for the history.
Golf Clubs
Chandigarh Golf Club
The city’s established golf course, tucked behind Sukhna Lake in Sector 6 — a well-maintained, long-standing course for the region’s golfing community.
- Rating: 4.5★ (2,158 reviews) · Location: Sector 6, Chandigarh
Panchkula Golf Club
The Haryana-side counterpart in Sector 3, Panchkula — a solid, well-reviewed course for anyone on that side of the tricity.
- Rating: 4.4★ (1,549 reviews) · Location: Sector 3, Panchkula
Frequently Asked Questions
Is I.S. Bindra Stadium the same as the current Punjab Kings home ground?
No — Punjab Kings now play their home IPL matches at the newer Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur/New Chandigarh. I.S. Bindra Stadium (Sector 63, Mohali) was the home ground from 2008–2023 and is the older of the two.
What major match did I.S. Bindra Stadium host?
It hosted the 2011 Cricket World Cup semi-final between India and Pakistan — one of the most iconic matches in the tournament’s history.
Which golf club is better — Chandigarh or Panchkula?
Both are well-reviewed and serve different sides of the tricity — Chandigarh Golf Club for the Chandigarh side (Sector 6, near Sukhna Lake) and Panchkula Golf Club for the Haryana side (Sector 3).
Can the public visit I.S. Bindra Stadium outside of match days?
Access outside match days varies and is best confirmed directly with the venue or the Punjab Cricket Association, as availability can depend on domestic fixtures and maintenance schedules.
