EMS Stadium
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The EMS Stadium, located in Kozhikode, Kerala, India, is a multi-purpose stadium primarily used for football matches. The stadium is home to the I-League club Gokulam Kerala. With a capacity of 50,000, it is the third largest football stadium in India.
Built in 1977, It is named after the first Chief Minister of Kerala E. M. S. Namboodiripad. Gokulam Kerala has been playing their home matches at the Stadium since 2017 and has had a successful run at the stadium winning their first I-League home match against East Bengal with a score of 2–1.
The stadium has played host to several important football tournaments, such as Super Cup, Santosh Trophy, and Sait Nagjee Football Tournament. The stadium is considered a historic and important venue for football in the region.
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