Mumbai City FC Escape 250% BMC Hike, Settle Stadium Rent at Around Rs 12.5 Lakh
In a massive relief to Mumbai City FC, the ISL franchise have agreed on a payment structure with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to use the Mumbai Football Arena at Andheri Sports Complex. The revised rental is expected to be around Rs 12.5 lakh per game, up from approximately Rs 10 lakh two seasons ago. As per The Times of India, the hike, at 25%, is substantially cut down from the…
Mumbai City FC has reached a financial agreement with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to continue using the Mumbai Football Arena for their home matches. Initially, the rental fee was set to increase by a staggering 250%, but the parties have managed to reduce the hike to just 25%. The new rental fee is now estimated to be around Rs 12.5 lakh per game, down from the previous Rs 10 lakh.
This significant reduction in the rental fee allows the club to retain their home venue without having to bear the substantial increase originally proposed by the BMC. The agreement has brought a sigh of relief to Mumbai City FC, who will now be able to focus on their upcoming matches without the added financial burden. However, the club still faces challenges with the timing of their home games, as five out of their first seven matches are scheduled for 5 pm on weekdays.
This could cause difficulties for supporters trying to reach the stadium due to peak-hour traffic in Andheri. The club is currently in discussions with the organizers to potentially adjust the kick-off times of some matches, but changes may be difficult to secure as the first phase of fixtures has already been announced. Despite these challenges, the ₹12.5 lakh-per-game deal marks a major victory for Mumbai City FC in securing their home ground without bearing the heavy financial costs.
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