Kolkata’s sporting culture is witnessing a rapid change. Once defined by street football and weekend gully cricket, the city’s playing spirit has now shifted to world-class turfs which are open, floodlit and buzzing with energy till midnight. These aren’t just playgrounds anymore, as they’ve become the new-age recreation hubs for a city who expresses their love through sports.
Here’s a look at five of Kolkata’s most popular and top-rated turfs that have transformed how the city plays.
Orchid Arena — Where sports meet structure
Location: Topsia | Booking: orchidarena.in
One of Kolkata’s most professionally managed arenas, Orchid Arena in Topsia blends scale with structure. Spread across 10,000 sq. Ft., it offers two world-class turfs, one with a large multi-sport field for cricket and football and another one which is 7,000 sq. ft. and is a turf for playing football only.
Assuring safety and exceptional performance, both surfaces are constructed using FIFA-certified and FIH Multi-sport TigerTurf, which are laid over an asphalt base with shock absorption technology. Additionally, there are two acrylic pickleball courts that can accommodate up to four players each. Orchid Arena has raised the bar with its organized sports infrastructure in the city along with outstanding facilities and online
Stephens Turf Arena — The neighbourhood favourite
Location: Nimta, Birati | Contact: Swarnendu Bose — 8777575749
At the northern side of the city, Stephens Turf Arena has emerged as a one of people's favourite. Operating from 2 PM till midnight on weekdays and from 5 AM till midnight on weekends, it caters to players across different schedules.
With discounts for longer reservations, the rates start at ₹1000 per hour. This is one of the most welcoming and easily accessible sports venues in the area, as it offers free parking, drinking water, restrooms and seating in addition to well-kept football and cricket pitches. This is where many local players' weekly routines of teamwork, competition and bonding come to life.
Copa Arena Turf — The turf with a view
Location: Sodepur | Contact: 8910297337
Few turfs in Kolkata have a combined atmosphere and aesthetics like Copa Arena Turf. This turf is known for operating 24x7 and for its FIFA-affiliated grass, panoramic rooftop view, and rooftop café, making it a hotspot for both casual and serious players.
The rates range from ₹1000 on weekdays to ₹1500 on weekend nights, with a flat 10% discount across all slots. Its tie-up with RKade Sports Academy, Gurgaon, brings structured cricket and football coaching to the city’s doorsteps. For players who like their sport with a slice of skyline, Copa Arena stands out as the turf that blends play with experience.
Tolly Turf Arena, Bansdroni — South Kolkata’s powerhouse
Location: Bansdroni | Contact: 7003973503 / 9330919947
In South Kolkata, Tolly Turf Arena has become the centrepiece of community sport. Spread across a sprawling field that accommodates 7-a-side football and 10-a-side cricket, it’s open daily from 6 AM to 11:30 PM.
Weekday rates range from ₹1400 to ₹1600, with weekends priced at ₹1900 per hour. Players booking between 6 AM and 4 PM get 30 minutes of free play — an offer that’s made mornings busier than ever. The turf also hosts birthday events and local tournaments, while gearing up to launch South Kolkata’s first Pickleball court soon.
INSiDe OUT Turf — The town’s rising hotspot
Location: Natagarh, Sodepur | Contact: Sarnava Konar — 9804846489
Set beside a quiet pond in Sodepur, INSiDe OUT Turf brings world-class quality to a natural setting. Known for its FIFA PRO-certified grass, superior lighting and 4.8-star rating from over 200 reviews, it’s among Bengal’s most popular and affordable turfs.
The rates start at just ₹899 on weekdays and go up to ₹1249 on weekends, making it a clear favourite among students and amateur players. The venue includes changing rooms, washrooms, and sports equipment rentals. A rooftop 11-a-side turf, touted to be the largest in Bengal, is already in the works, promising to take this homegrown brand to new heights.
From Orchid Arena’s engineered precision to Tolly Turf’s community pulse, Copa Arena’s skyline allure, Stephens’ neighbourhood spirit, and INSiDe OUT’s grassroots innovation, Kolkata’s turfs have become more than just playing fields. They are now turning into symbols of how the city is reimagining its identity through sport.
In a time when screens are dominating, these green patches are keeping Kolkata’s heart in motion.
