DIMO installs SL’s 1st ICC-compliant LED floodlights for stadiums

DIMO has successfully completed the installation of Sri Lanka’s first and second LED floodlighting systems at two of the country’s most iconic cricket stadiums. 

The first installation was completed at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium (RDICS) in 2023, followed by the second at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS) in Colombo in 2025.

This milestone builds on DIMO’s historic achievement in the 1980s, when it made global headlines by installing Sri Lanka’s first and the world’s second floodlighting system at the RPICS, cementing its legacy as a pioneer in sports lighting technology. 

The new LED systems meet the International Cricket Council (ICC) standards required for day-night and televised matches, ensuring optimal illumination levels for international gameplay and high-definition broadcasting. Featuring uniform lighting, consistent color temperature and glare control, the systems support 4K and 8K broadcasts, delivering crystal-clear visuals to both stadium spectators and global TV audiences. 

Additionally, flicker-free technology enhances slow-motion replays and critical tools like the Decision Review System, while significantly improving player safety and visibility during fast-paced night-time matches.

Advanced features include zoned lighting control for partial stadium use during training and maintenance, along with a sophisticated digital dimming system that enables dynamic lighting effects for ceremonies and entertainment events.

DIMO executed a full-scale transformation at the RPICS by installing a cutting-edge LED floodlighting system, which included 660 high-performance LED floodlights for the main field and 72 for the practice nets. 

At the RDICS, approximately 1,100 meters of cabling were laid around the ground, with a further 52,800 meters inside the towers. At the RPICS, the installation involved 1,780 meters of ground-level cabling and 56,100 meters within the towers, ensuring seamless functionality and system reliability.

“The ICC’s illumination requirements for night-time international cricket have been fully met through DIMO’s turnkey delivery of these advanced LED floodlighting systems, reflecting our commitment to bringing global technologies to local infrastructure,” said Executive Director DIMO Wijith Pushpawela.