### Sports Sports form a vital part of the community fabric in Bilaspur, bolstered by the institutional support of the Indian Railways and local government.
* **Bahtarai Astroturf Hockey Stadium:** A premier sports facility in the city known for hosting state and national level field hockey tournaments. * **Raja Raghuraj Singh Stadium:** A multi-purpose stadium used for cricket, football, and local athletic meets. * **SECR Stadium (Railway Stadium):** Maintained by the South East Central Railway, this ground regularly hosts regional cricket matches and railway sports tournaments. * **Amateur Sports:** Cricket is universally popular, played in maidaans and streets across the city, while kabaddi and volleyball are highly favored in the rural peripheries.