Thoothukudi VOC Port set to receive a 2,600-seating-capacity indoor stadium and other facilities with tenders worth over ₹86 crores
With tenders worth over ₹86 crore floated and a 12-month completion target, the plan is moving fast. At the heart of this push is a 2,600-capacity indoor multipurpose stadium with cricket nets and a basketball court.
Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi VOC Port may be the powerhouse of the trade, but now it’s gearing up to score big in sports as well. One of India’s 13 major ports and a top container hub, the VOC port is set for a vibrant transformation. The port authority is investing heavily in sports infrastructure, including a 2,600-capacity indoor multipurpose stadium with cricket practice nets and a basketball court. Adding to the excitement are plans for an outdoor stadium with beaches, resorts, parks, and even a 9-hole golf course, turning the port into a true sporting and lifestyle hotspot.
Tender details
The pre-bid meeting of the tender for the indoor hall with cricket nets facility and the outdoor Stadium and other ancillary facilities for Sports activity was held on January 22, 2026, at the VOC port’s conference hall. The estimated cost put to tender for the indoor stadium was ₹39,76,70,986/-, and for the outdoor stadium it was set to be ₹46,37,72,741/-.
Thoothukudi's VOC Port to build a 2600 Indoor multipurpose indoor stadium with cricket nets & basketball court within it's premises. They are building beaches, resorts, parks, golf course and now this. Well done @vocpa_tuticorin pic.twitter.com/xCNxtLob14
— Chennai Updates (@UpdatesChennai) January 25, 2026
The last date to submit the online tenders for both initiatives is set as February 3, 2026, at 15:00 hours. The online technical bid will open from February 4, 2026 from 15:30 hours. The validity of the tender is 120 days (from the date of opening of the technical bid), and the timeline for completion of the project is set for 12 months.
Previous sporting initiatives at VOC
In 2022, the VOC Port Authority received an invitation for an Expression of Interest (EOI) to develop water sports activities at the beach area near the south end of the port’s premises. The project was aimed to be developed under the PPP model. What makes it an ideal place for conducting water sports? The port is an artificial harbour connected by deep water dredged channel and is protected by two breakwaters.
The port also has around 17 berths for handling capacity for 70 million tonnes per annum and a dedicated passenger terminal with all basic amenities. Also, ideal wind and weather conditions make it a suitable venue for water sports to take place. Although no organization of any competition has been publicly documented.