Sources: 
The IPL 2025 final, relocated to Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium—the world's largest cricket venue—has surprisingly failed to ignite local excitement. Despite the stadium's capacity and the high-profile clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), fan engagement remains low.
Attendance at the recent Qualifier 2 match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians was notably sparse, with only
50,000 spectators showing up, a figure considered low for such a marquee event.
Merchandise sales have also been disappointing. Local vendors, though not ardent cricket fans themselves, had hoped for strong sales but faced difficulties moving jerseys of star players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. One vendor lamented,
"We failed to sell Rohit Sharma's jersey ahead of Qualifier 2, and now we are struggling to find buyers for Kohli's."The subdued atmosphere contrasts sharply with the stadium's grandeur and the IPL's usual fervor, raising questions about the factors behind the muted local response. The lack of buzz could impact the overall energy and commercial success of the final.
As the IPL final approaches, stakeholders hope for a turnaround in enthusiasm, but current indicators suggest a tepid reception in Ahmedabad despite the world's biggest stadium hosting the event.
Sources: The IPL 2025 final in Ahmedabad, hosted at the world's largest stadium, has seen surprisingly low enthusiasm. Despite the grand venue, fan turnout and merchandise sales remain sluggish, with only 50,000 attending a key qualifier and local vendors struggling to sell jerseys of star players.
