Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today conducted a media tour of the SSC Grounds, Colombo, in a bid to create public awareness about the latest development taking place at the ground, focusing on the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
The SSC will be a host ground of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, and the first game of the tournament will be played at the venue on the 7th of February 2025, between Pakistan and the Netherlands. SSC will host 5 Games of the World Cup.
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During the media tour, Sri Lanka Cricket officials, along with the officials of the SSC, explained the development taking place at the ground.
FLOOD LIGHT SYSTEM
A state-of-the-art floodlight system is currently being installed at the ground, a significant development for the SSC, thus elevating its international standards further.
The new lighting system was developed based on state-of-the-art LED technology and designed to meet international sports and broadcasting requirements.
The system utilizes high-performance LED luminaires with a 5700 K correlated color temperature and a Color Rendering Index (CRI) of 90, ensuring excellent visual clarity for players, officials, and spectators.
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The installation comprises a total of 630 LED floodlight fixtures, strategically mounted on six high-mast towers to achieve uniform illumination levels across the entire playing area while minimizing glare and shadows.
A sophisticated lighting control system is established, which will enable multiple operational modes, such as dynamic lighting scenes that enhance spectator experience and create visually engaging events.
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
1) Upgrading of players’ dressing rooms to further enhance its global cricketing standards
2) Construction of new offices for the match referee, third umpire, and anti-corruption officer.
3) Improvement and development of the Broadcast Control Rooms and Commentary Rooms
4) Construction of VIP Spectator Boxes
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