Sri Lanka Navy
Football & Rugby Ground

Excellence • Discipline • Sporting Achievement

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The Facility

Premier Football & Rugby Ground

The Sri Lanka Navy Football and Rugby Ground, managed by the Directorate of Sports and Physical Welfare (DSPW), is a purpose-built outdoor facility designed for competitive matches, practice sessions, and full-day tournaments across two disciplines. Open to military services, civil security bodies, schools, registered clubs, and international teams, the ground upholds the highest standards of Naval discipline and fair play.

From tri-services sister matches and school tournaments to club competitions and international fixtures, the ground provides a professionally maintained, regulation-standard playing surface for athletes of all levels. All bookings are managed through a transparent, digital approval workflow ensuring security and accountability at every stage.

Football Rugby

Premium Facilities

Main Playing Ground

A regulation-standard outdoor pitch adaptable for both Football and Rugby — professionally maintained for competitive matches, practice sessions, and full-day tournaments.

Team Facilities

Dedicated changing rooms, equipment storage, and team assembly areas to support all visiting groups and squads.

Spectator & Parking

Spectator areas with clear sightlines, and secure registered vehicle parking for all visiting groups and teams.

Who Can Book?

The Football & Rugby Ground is open to the following categories. SL Navy bookings are always free of charge.

SL Navy

FREE  All booking types & durations

SL Army

Standard fee matrix applies

SL Air Force

Standard fee matrix applies

SL Police

Standard fee matrix applies

Civil Security Dept

Standard fee matrix applies

Schools

Reduced fee matrix applies

Registered Clubs

Club-rate fee matrix applies

International

Nil for 3-Hr & 1-Match; fee for One Day

Booking Types & Fee Matrix

Booking Types & Match Durations

Select the booking type and duration that best suits your event or training session.

Booking Type Duration Options
Sister Services Matches 3 Hours / 1 Match / One Day
School Matches 3 Hours / 1 Match / One Day
Club Matches 3 Hours / 1 Match / One Day
Stadium per Game (12 Hours) One Day (0800 – 1800 Hrs)

Fee Matrix by Category & Duration (LKR)

All amounts in LKR. 'Nil' means no fee applies for that combination.

Category 3 Hrs 1 Match One Day
SL Navy FREE FREE FREE
SL Army 5,000 20,000 30,000
SL Air Force 5,000 20,000 30,000
SL Police 5,000 20,000 30,000
Civil Security 5,000 20,000 30,000
Schools 10,000 10,000 20,000
Reg. Clubs 15,000 30,000 50,000
International NIL NIL 75,000

Booking Approval Workflow

Every booking follows a secure, multi-stage digital approval process.

1
Applicant
Submits Form
2
DSPO
Approves & SMS
3
Payment
Card / Slip
4
Treasurer
Verifies Receipt
5
NOIC
Gate Pass
6
CO
Forwards
7
Security
Final Approval

SL Navy bookings and International Nil-fee combinations bypass the payment stage and proceed directly to gate pass processing.

Rules & Conduct

General Conduct

  • Applicants must carry their NIC and booking reference at all times on the premises.
  • Appropriate sports attire must be worn on the playing ground at all times.
  • All team members must be registered in the booking application prior to the session.
  • Vehicles must be registered in the application; unregistered vehicles will not be granted entry.
  • Arrival within the allotted booking time is mandatory to avoid forfeiture of the session.
  • Any disputes must be reported to the DSPO officer on duty.

Strict Prohibitions

  • Consumption of alcohol, narcotics, or tobacco on the premises is strictly prohibited.
  • Food and beverages are not permitted on the playing surface.
  • Unauthorised photography or video recording of Naval installations is forbidden.
  • Pets are not permitted within the ground complex.
  • Damage to equipment, the playing surface, or facilities will result in liability for repair costs.
  • Bookings may not be transferred to a third party without prior DSPO approval.

Contact Us

Sri Lanka Navy Football & Rugby Ground
DSPW, Welisara, Ragama
+94 11 719 6358
Mon – Sun: 06:00 – 22:00
Subject to booking availability
For bookings, use the online application form. Walk-in inquiries are also welcome during office hours.

Ready to Book the Ground?

Complete the online application form to secure your Football or Rugby ground session through our digital booking system.

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