Colombo’s historic SSC Stadium is being reborn under the lights as Sri Lanka races to prepare for next year’s T20 World Cup.
Sri Lanka is stepping into the global spotlight as preparations intensify for the T20 World Cup 2026, which it will co-host with India. Three major cricket venues across the island are undergoing modernization—the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy, and the iconic Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Stadium in Colombo.
Among them, the SSC stands out for its historic transformation. Long known as the home of classic daytime cricket, the ground is now being fitted with a cutting-edge floodlight system to host thrilling day-night encounters for the first time in its rich history. Engineers have already begun installing lighting towers that meet International Cricket Council (ICC) standards, ensuring the venue is ready for prime-time action and global television coverage.
Officials from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed that renovation work is proceeding on schedule. The upgrades will not only enhance the playing and viewing experience but also cement SSC’s place among the elite international venues ready to host the game’s shortest and most spectacular format.
With the World Cup only months away, the modernization of SSC marks a major milestone in Sri Lanka’s journey to deliver an unforgettable cricketing spectacle. Fans can expect the ground’s first-ever floodlit matches to bring a new era of excitement to Colombo’s cricketing heritage.
