Big news has just lit up India’s sporting landscape: Ahmedabad has emerged as the proposed host city for the Commonwealth Games 2030. This victory is more than a sporting moment—it is an opportunity to reimagine the sports infrastructure, achieve a long-lasting community impact, and solidify Ahmedabad's place on the world stage.
A New Era for Sports Infrastructure in Ahmedabad
Selecting Ahmedabad to be the host city for the Commonwealth Games in 2030 is a strong signal for the scheduling of public investment in sports infrastructure. The city will need world-class stadiums, arenas, aquatic centres, training facilities, and athlete villages. The plan also ties into the idea of an Ahmedabad Sports City — a consolidated zone where multiple venues, support facilities, and green spaces converge around a masterplan for urban development and sustainability.
Key existing venues like the Sardar Patel Sports Complex and the newly built Naranpura Sports Complex are expected to anchor many events. These existing infrastructures will get upgrades, and new ones will fill gaps to meet Commonwealth standards.
Why Does This Matters for RES Management?
At RES Management, we see enormous opportunity in such large-scale development. As Ahmedabad transforms, real estate, logistics, local amenities, transport, and property development will all see ripple effects. We want to ensure to align our projects—residential, commercial, and integrated township—all support this sporting push. With superior connectivity from the upgraded public realm to demand for housing near sports zones and the cost and supply production of housing, we are well supported for the changes.
Legacy Beyond the Games
The promise is not only for 2030. Hosting this edition is also viewed as a stepping stone to a future Olympics bid (2036), showcasing India’s capacity for mega-events. Perhaps the most exciting point is that the infrastructure that is upgraded will provide a legacy of better parks, access to sports for youth, community fitness centers, and improved urban design.
Ahmedabad’s moment is here. The Commonwealth Games 2030 will undoubtedly alter the sporting and civic DNA of the city - and RES Management intends to be a part of that change.
FAQ
1. When will the Commonwealth Games 2030 in Ahmedabad be officially confirmed?
The city has been recommended by the Executive Board and is likely to be formally confirmed by the full Commonwealth Sport membership at the General Assembly in November.
2. What is the role of the Sardar Patel Sports Complex?
The Sardar Patel Sports Complex is to be upgraded, together with other existing facilities, for the purpose of utilization to host events. It would be a backbone facility in the overall venue program.
3. What is “Ahmedabad Sports City”?
The "Ahmedabad Sports City" is a masterplan concept whereby an urban sports precinct will provide multiple sport-specific facilities, training zones, housing precincts, and green zones.
4. How will this impact real estate and development in Ahmedabad?
We anticipate that the infrastructure push will generate demand for housing, commercial space, connectivity, and amenities in and around sporting zones. As expected, developers and investors will focus on transit-oriented, mixed-use future development projects in proximity to the sporting precinct.
5. Will the sports facilities be usable post-Games? Yes, the intention is for them to become legacy assets—for community use, training, local clubs, and future events—ensuring long-term benefit beyond the Games.
