R. Premadasa Stadium

The R. Premadasa Stadium serves as the primary home venue for the Sri Lanka national team and the Colombo Strikers. Since its establishment in 1986, the ground has functioned as the focal point for major cricket in the country. It holds a capacity of 35,000 spectators. The Sri Lanka team has maintained a presence here since the venue opened, using the site for international competition.

Cricket at the stadium covers every major format. The first men's Test match took place against Australia in 1992. The final men's Test occurred in 2017 against Zimbabwe. The ground also hosts one-day and twenty-over fixtures. The first men's ODI was held in 1986 against New Zealand. The most recent men's ODI concluded in January 2026 with a fixture between Sri Lanka and England.

International competition at the stadium extends to women's cricket. The first women's ODI occurred in 1999 when Sri Lanka played the Netherlands. The last women's ODI took place in 2025 against India. Women's T20I matches have also been played on this pitch, with the most recent encounter occurring in 2015 between Sri Lanka and the West Indies. These matches contribute to the regular scheduling of the venue.

The ground frequently hosts high-stakes tournaments. These include the ICC World Twenty20, the ICC Champions Trophy, and the Nidahas Trophy. The Asia Cup and various bilateral series like India in Sri Lanka also utilize the facility. These competitions draw substantial attention, often featuring teams such as India, Pakistan, England, and Australia alongside the home side. The Lanka Premier League also makes use of this site.

Recent matches in 2024 highlight the competitive nature of the ground. In one Lanka Premier League encounter, the Galle Marvels defeated the Jaffna Kings by 7 wickets. Another match saw the Jaffna Kings overcome the Kandy Falcons by a margin of 1 run. The Colombo Strikers played the Kandy Falcons in a tight contest that the Falcons won by 2 wickets during the same season.

The 2026 schedule includes upcoming fixtures for various teams. On August 5, 2026, the 1st-placed team is set to face the 2nd-placed team. Simultaneously, the 3rd-placed team will compete against the 4th-placed team. These matches follow a series of international events including the men's T20I between Australia and Ireland held in February 2026, which remains the final T20I result recorded at this ground.