No cricket experience in the capital of Telangana is complete without indulging in the city’s legendary culinary signature. Inside the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, spectators do not have to settle for dry popcorn. Official stadium concessionaires serve authentic, steaming Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani right along the grandstand concourses.
Because stadium security strictly prohibits spectators from carrying outside food or water bottles into the venue, knowing concession stall locations, standardized pricing, and where to access free hygienic drinking water ensures a comfortable match-night.
💧 Free RO Drinking Water: BCCI Mandate
In compliance with BCCI fan welfare guidelines, the Hyderabad Cricket Association provides free hygienic RO purified drinking water counters across all concourses. Water is dispensed into eco-friendly paper cups. You do not need to pay for drinking water inside the stadium.
1. Stadium Concession Menu & Standardized Price List
Prices are regulated by the HCA management to prevent overcharging during high-demand IPL fixtures:
| Concession Item | Portion Size | Standard Rate (INR) | Availability Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani | Single Box + Mirchi ka Salan | ₹200 – ₹250 | All East, West & Pavilion Concourses |
| Special Veg Dum Biryani | Single Box + Raita | ₹150 – ₹180 | All Concourses |
| Cocktail Veg Samosas | Plate of 2 Pieces | ₹50 – ₹60 | Snack Kiosks & Roaming Vendors |
| Chicken / Veg Burgers | Single Serve | ₹100 – ₹140 | First Floor Food Courts |
| Chilled Carbonated Drinks | Paper Cup (300ml) | ₹50 – ₹60 | Beverage Counters |
| Free RO Drinking Water | Unlimited in Paper Cup | ₹0 (FREE) | Adjacent to all restrooms & stairwells |
2. Cashless Payment Policy: UPI & Mobile Scans
To reduce queues and keep turnarounds fast, every concession booth inside the venue is equipped with active UPI QR displays (PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm). Cellular reception across the upper bowl is strengthened on match days via temporary Mobile Base Stations (COW towers) deployed along the perimeter.
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Rajiv Gandhi Stadium
HCA • Uppal, Hyderabad
The premier international cricket venue in Telangana and official home fortress of the Sunrisers Hyderabad (Orange Army). Owned and operated under the sovereign governance of Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA).
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