Sports are a major passion in Kathmandu, with cricket and football enjoying immense popularity.
- **Dasharath Rangasala Stadium:** The largest multi-purpose stadium in Nepal, located in Tripureshwar. It hosts national and international football matches, as well as athletics. - **Tribhuvan University (TU) International Cricket Ground:** Located in Kirtipur, this is the premier venue for domestic and international cricket. Matches here draw massive, passionate crowds. - **Amateur & Local Clubs:** Futsal has seen a massive surge in popularity, with artificial turf arenas springing up across the city for community and amateur leagues. Martial arts, particularly Taekwondo and Karate, also have a very strong local following.