It is named after the ninth and last ruling Maharaja of Patiala, Yadavindra Singh.
[4][5] From 2024, it is the home ground for the Punjab Kings for the Indian Premier League.
[6] Accommodating up to 38,000 spectators, the new flood-lit stadium features a sophisticated herringbone drainage system, which facilitates water removal within 25-30 minutes of rain.
The stadium's field is composed of sand instead of conventional soil, which offers better stability, but is more challenging to maintain.
The venue has two international-grade dressing rooms with steam, sauna, and ice bath facilities with a fully equipped gymnasium.