[citation needed] In June 2018, the stadium hosted all 7 matches of the 2018 Intercontinental Cup, in which the Indian men's football team played against Kenya, New Zealand, and Chinese Taipei in a four-way tournament.

[4] The stadium was sold out for all the games for India after the first home game against Chinese Taipei which saw a poor turnout after Sunil Chhetri made an emotional appeal asking the fans to come and support the national team play in the stadium.

Bengaluru F.C won the match due to a late goal from defender and local boy Rahul Bheke.

Aditya Thackeray, a local politician, and Bollywood star and Mumbai City FC owner Ranbir Kapoor are known to have played an important role in the redevelopment of the stadium.

[5] Before the 2022–23 Indian Super League season, the stadium was renovated and bucket seats were installed.