{
  "id": 3215751,
  "title": "Mumbai City FC Could Be Forced Out Of Andheri Sports Complex After BMC Hikes Rent By 250%",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/mumbai-city-fc-could-be-forced-out-of-andheri-sports-complex-after",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T06:35:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/mumbai-city-fc-could-be-forced-out-of-andheri-sports-complex-after-bmc-hikes-rent-by-250"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai City FC may face eviction from their home ground, the Andheri Sports Complex, following a massive rent hike by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The sports authority, which currently manages the complex, has proposed a staggering 250% increase in rent from the ₹10 lakh the club paid per game in the past two seasons. This would skyrocket the monthly rental to an astronomical ₹35 lakh per game. The club's financial stability is already compromised by the City Football Group's exit, making the proposed hike an additional burden.\n\nMumbai City FC are in negotiations with the BMC, but the future of the deal remains uncertain. Should the two parties fail to reach an agreement, the Indian Super League (ISL) club could be forced out of the Andheri Sports Complex. The ISL season kicks off in October, and the club is currently grappling with the uncertainty of where it will play its home matches. Around 10 home games are expected this season, which could significantly impact the club's overall expenditure.\n\nMumbai City FC has been playing at the Mumbai Football Arena since the venue's renovation for the FIFA U-17 World Cup. The stadium accommodates between 7,690 to 9,000 spectators. If the Andheri Sports Complex becomes inaccessible, the club may struggle to find a suitable alternative within the city. While the Cooperage Stadium in Nariman Point is a potential option, it too is owned by the BMC and has not hosted any ISL games. The club must now navigate these challenges to ensure the continuation of their football operations in Mumbai.",
  "summary": "Mumbai City FC could be forced out of the Andheri Sports Complex after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) have slapped massive rent increase as per reports. The BMC, which owns and manages the Andheri Sports Complex, has proposed a 250% hike over the ₹10 lakh that Mumbai City paid per game two seasons ago. That would see the rent rise to a staggering ₹35 lakh per game. As per Times of…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}