Lahore, 16 October 2024: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) hosted a detailed media walk-through of Gaddafi Stadium’s ongoing massive upgradation project, showcasing exciting changes for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In the revamp work, Gaddafi Stadium’s new pavilion will feature five-star facilities for players, match officials, commercial partners and dignitaries, meeting ICC’s highest standards for the showpiece global event to be staged in February/March 2025.
According to the renovation model, the spectators will be brought closer to the action as enclosures move 20 feet forward. New imported seats, cutting-edge high-res replay screens and other upgrades will ensure a premium match-day experience for the cricket enthusiastic supporters.
As part of PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi’s vision, Gaddafi Stadium’s advanced floodlight towers, screens, and chairs will be repurposed for other venues, raising the bar for cricket venues nationwide. Floodlight towers are set to boast latest LED lights in order to enhance the quality of live broadcasts, ensuring a brighter viewing experience for fans around the world.
Talking to media at the construction site on Wednesday, PCB Director of Infrastructure Qazi Jawwad Ahmad said: “Around-the-clock efforts on redesign and renovations have PCB confident of meeting the 31 December deadline.
“Under the leadership of PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, Gaddafi Stadium is being elevated into a world-class venue, enhancing the fan experience and setting new standards for cricket in Pakistan.
“Spectator capacity at Gaddafi Stadium will increase from 21,500 to over 34,000 as part of PCB's redesign plans.”
