Located near the town of Dambulla in Sri Lanka's northern Matale District, this ancient fortress is known as Sigiriya, or Lion Rock. It proudly bears the title of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The stadium is built in a stunning location overlooking the Dambulla Tank and the Dambulla Rock. The inaugural One Day International match was played between Sri Lanka and England in March 2000.

and the Dambulla Rock, the 30,000-seater stadium was constructed in just 167 days with the inaugural one-day international match being played between Sri Lanka and England in March 2000.