Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
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Dhanushka Wijerathna
Kandy, Sri Lanka106 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
We have watched few matches including T20 - Sri Lanka vs West Indies 2020. The ground is superb and has all the amenities you need. The atmosphere is superb. Excellent views throughout the ground. Better if you avoid parking the car inside if you do not have VIP pass since you may stuck in terrible traffic.
Would 100% recommend if you're in the area at the time of a game.
Would 100% recommend if you're in the area at the time of a game.
Written 9 March 2020
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Muditha J
Colombo, Sri Lanka733 contributions
Feb 2021
one of well constructed main stadium in Kandy and Central Province.
Nothing to watch other than the cricket match.
Nothing to watch other than the cricket match.
Written 7 February 2021
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cleopatraCapeTown
Cape Town587 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
being South African cricket fans we were dissapointed not to be allowed access. We had to look through two sets of security fencing across a moat . It is some distance from the city so unless there is a match it seems pretty pointless to go.
Written 20 July 2014
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BazH11
Clayton, Australia24 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
An excellent cricketing experience in this international stadium. The view from the grand stand is very good and in the shade.
My ratings would be higher if the busy and narrow approach roads were upgraded. Be ready for a long haul from the city or north of the city.
I attended a match which had a small crowd but the toilet facilities were not maintained during the game, resulting in poor conditions. Be prepared..!!
My ratings would be higher if the busy and narrow approach roads were upgraded. Be ready for a long haul from the city or north of the city.
I attended a match which had a small crowd but the toilet facilities were not maintained during the game, resulting in poor conditions. Be prepared..!!
Written 9 April 2017
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craigmaney
Darwin, Australia5 contributions
Sept 2016
Awesome stadium, great atmosphere. We loved the 2 games we watched there. Beers were $2 AUD and the food, whilst not great in variety was fine. Seating is good on both lever 1 and 2. Both scoreboards don't show the same thing, probably should. Much better than R.Premadasa. Leave plenty of time before arriving on match day as the roads in get very crazy.
Written 29 September 2016
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Jannnab
Sydney, Australia392 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
If you are a cricket fan try and coincide your trip with an actual game, it is worth the effort as watching the cricket with the locals was one of our highlights in Sri Lanka and the stadium was great.
Written 22 February 2015
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Chris T
Kingston upon Thames, UK46 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Great Stadium. Loads of room on the grass with great views. Good atmosphere with friendly locals. Food wasn't great though but the beer was cheap.
Written 21 November 2018
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Jamie L
Southport, UK9 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
Nice stadium some distance outside kandy worth thinking about getting taxis there and back beer cheap inside the ground
Written 17 October 2018
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MudsMuds
Karachi, Pakistan282 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
As a cricket lover, i went to watch a match between local college teams. Stadium is located near to Kandy city with some breathtaking views. If you are in Kandy, its a must visit place if you love cricket.
Written 14 April 2017
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deano-leeds
Leeds, UK29 contributions
Dec 2014 • Solo
fairly identikit construction from the last world cup - but a stunning setting to watch cricket. England actually won a game and Sangakkara scored a fantastic century. Warm welcome from the locals.
Written 18 February 2015
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Are there any games going on Dec 14 or 15th? How would I buy a ticket?
Written 14 December 2018
Is smoking allowed on the embankment area at palakele cricket ground in kandy ?
Written 13 November 2018
Do you know what you're allowed to take in to the ground? We had a nightmare at the Wankehede in Mumbai as we weren't allowed a backpack. Thanks
Written 20 June 2018
Hi, There is no strictly prohibited and special rules and regulations inside the ground. if you are willing to carry in with backpack you have to show inside of it to the securities to check weather there are not unnecessary things. you can't carry in ALCOHOLIC drinks which is strictly prohibited. if you have more questions please feel free to ask. Thanks
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Thiraj
Written 21 June 2018
We are off to Kandy for the ODI in October is it easy to buy tickets at the ground.
Many thanks
Sally
Written 25 April 2018
Yeah I went to a ODI between Sri Lanka and India August last year and it was very easy to buy one beside the stadium.
Written 25 April 2018
where can I buy tickets for the matches in advance? I am going out for the ODI,s in October
Written 18 March 2018
Hi, we are wanting to attend Sri Lanka vs India test in Kandy, July 2017. Is there a way we can purchase tickets online prior to this? There is information on the Cricket Sri Lanka website suggesting you can no longer buy at venue.
Thanks
Written 23 June 2017
drramgopal
Hyderabad, India
check out bookmyshow website.. They are selling tickets online.
Written 22 July 2017
Can anyone recommend any 5 star hotels close to Stadium ?
Written 3 September 2016
Earls Regency is the only star class hotel close by
Written 13 September 2016
Is there any parking facilities here...
Written 27 August 2016
HI
Looking forward to watching cricket at PICS again. Enjoyed the last tour. Does anybody know of a close bye, good, restaurant we can walk to during lunch?
Written 23 July 2016
Hi. Just there is a close by restaurants and also there are cafeterias in the ground too on the match days.
Written 27 July 2016
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