Cricket dominates the sporting landscape in Chennai, though the city has a rich legacy in mind sports and athletics.
* **Cricket**: The M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (often called Chepauk) is one of India's most iconic and historic cricket grounds. The city is fiercely loyal to its Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). * **Chess**: Known as the chess capital of India, Chennai has produced numerous Grandmasters and hosted the 44th Chess Olympiad in 2022. * **Football**: Chennaiyin FC represents the city in the Indian Super League (ISL), playing at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. * **Tennis**: The city boasts a strong tennis culture and was the long-time host of the Chennai Open, an ATP World Tour event.
