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Welagedara Stadium - Kurunegala

Located on Dambulla Road, this prominent multi-use venue hosts local and international cricket. With modern lighting for day-night games and a 10,000-seat capacity, it serves as a vibrant hub for sports and community events.

Details of Welagedara Stadium - Kurunegala

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Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible toilet 

Wheelchair-accessible car park 

Wheelchair-accessible entrance 

Children

Good for kids 

Parking

Paid parking lot 

Free parking lot 

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Overview - Welagedara Stadium - Kurunegala

Nestled along the Dambulla Road in Kurunegala's North Western Province, Welagedara Stadium stands as a cornerstone of community life and athletic activity. This vibrant sports complex serves as a central hub for regional competitions and social gatherings, offering versatile facilities that cater to a wide range of sporting events and recreational activities. Designed to foster local talent and unity, the stadium is renowned for hosting cricket matches, including school big matches and local tournaments, bringing together residents and visitors alike in a spirit of shared enthusiasm. With facilities like indoor nets, pavilions, and a well-maintained ground capable of hosting day-night matches, it provides an authentic glimpse into Sri Lanka's grassroots sporting culture. Its scenic surroundings and accessible location make it a welcoming venue for both athletic achievement and social interaction.

Tags/ Categories

Sports ComplexStadiumCricket GroundCommunity CenterEvent Venue

Highlights

International Standard Cricket Ground-image

International Standard Cricket Ground

Indoor Cricket Nets-image

Indoor Cricket Nets

10,000 Spectator Capacity-image

10,000 Spectator Capacity

Day & Night Match Facilities-image

Day & Night Match Facilities

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Navigations

Dambulla Road, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka

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Reviews

MA

Manoj Ragal

Great Venue for Sports and Events. Welegedara Stadium in Kurunegala is a well-maintained and spacious venue.

a year ago

LA

Lahiru Gamage

This stadium is multi use stadium in kurunegala. They host local and international cricket matches soft and hard ball both. And also can play day and night matches with new light system. It can hold 10000 spectators.

4 years ago

SH

shanka wannisekara

Very nice ground (with 2 indoor nets, nice pavilions , five middle turfs) which is in the beautiful environment at Kurunegala.

6 years ago

WE

Wellington Perera

Drove here as my college cricket team was playing a match here. My first ever visit to the location. Ground was excellent, pavilions were basic, Parking was OK .. there were no canteen or anything to buy a snak ... but overall OK

Edited 9 months ago

KA

Kasun Chaturanga

Beautiful ground near dambulla road in kurunegala..famous for cricket matches.lor of parking space available..excellent ground in kurunegala..

7 years ago