Renovation The Premadasa Stadium underwent a reconstruction project in preparation for the
2011 Cricket World Cup. The stadium has been undergoing large-scale renovations since 2009. It has had its seating capacity increase from 14,000 to 40,000, the media box accommodating 200 journalists, and other upgrades. The renovations have cost
Sri Lanka Cricket $8 million. In July 2010, a report filed by the ICC pitch consultant, Andy Atkinson, raised concerns over the condition of the outfield and the pitch claiming he was worried at the slow pace of progress. Although none of the buildings at the stadium was near completion, the 2nd Test of the West Indies tour of Sri Lanka in 2010, was held at the venue in 23–27 November. Sri Lanka Cricket defended choosing the stadium saying that the decision to stage a game was to allow cricketers to acclimatize themselves to the ground ahead of the World Cup games. The Test match was staged using temporary seating for spectators in a corner of the stadium as only players' pavilions had permanent arrangements. Since the press box was not completed reporters and commentators facing technical difficulties used a makeshift arrangement. File:Block B, RPS Colombo.jpg|Renovated Pavilion B File:RPS, Colombo.jpg The main four public stands were refurbished along with the player dressing room area and the corporate boxes. A VIP car park is at the northern end of the ground.
Stadium plan File:Floodlighted RPS International Cricket Stadium.jpg File:Block A, RPS Colombo.jpg Pavilions A and B are fully equipped with seating in two tiers, lower and higher. Several corporate boxes are built in these two stands. Pavilions C and D are built between the scoreboard in the stadium with a two-tiered seating system. The lower tiers have concrete paving allocated for floor seating and the upper tier includes fully standard seating blocks. The grandstand and top-level block above the player pavilions have enhanced quality seating. Pavilions A and B give a moderate view of the scoreboard while the grandstand not only gives a good view of the scoreboard but also the game and pitch.
After renovation The R Premadasa Stadium hosted seven successful World Cup matches including a quarter-final and a semi-final. On 10 May 2011
Sri Lanka Cricket secretary Nishantha Ranatunga confirmed that the first edition of
2011 Sri Lanka Premier League's matches would play at R Premadasa Stadium. The tournament was later postponed till 2012 due to financial complications and internal regime change at Sri Lanka Cricket. On 21 September 2011, it was announced that the stadium would host fifteen
2012 ICC World Twenty20 matches, including the semi-finals and the final.
Asia Cup 2023 The Premdasa Stadium was chosen as one of the four venues to host the matches of the
2023 Asia Cup, which
Sri Lanka were co-hosting along with
Pakistan. The stadium hosted 5 out of the 6 Super Four matches, while also hosting the tournament final.
T20 World Cup 2026 The R. Premdasa stadium is the planned venue for eight matches during the
ICC Men's 2026 World Cup to be held in February 2026 (co-hosted by India & Sri Lanka). A total of eight matches will be held at the venue: five during the initial group stage (Groups A and B), including the India-Pakistan rivalry on Feb 15, and three contests during the Super 8. It may host the final as well, in case Pakistan qualifies for the Final. ==Ground figures==