A comprehensive security plan has been formulated for the 2026 T-20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan. All essential arrangements concerning public safety, traffic management, parking facilities, and the introduction of alternative routes have been organized. Every necessary measure has been implemented to ensure the convenience and safety of spectators.
The Sri Lanka Police, the Police Special Task Force, the Tri-Forces, and intelligence agencies are jointly executing the required security and traffic management plans. Approximately 2,000 police officers and nearly 600 traffic personnel have been deployed to maintain security and regulate traffic for the match scheduled on 15.02.2026.
The India–Pakistan encounter is set to commence at 7:00 pm on 15.02.2026 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. All stadium gates will be opened to the public at 3:00 p.m. The organizing committee has confirmed that all tickets have been sold out. Accordingly, all ticket holders will be accommodated and provided the opportunity to watch the match from their designated seats.
Public who do not possess tickets are encouraged to watch the match peacefully from their homes via television broadcasts. Those who were unable to obtain tickets are kindly advised to refrain from gathering around the stadium premises in an attempt to secure entry. Both foreign visitors and local supporters are respectfully requested to enjoy the match with discipline, mutual respect, and harmony.
Spectators attending the match are requested not to bring plastic or glass bottles into the stadium. Adequate drinking water facilities have been arranged within the premises. The Sri Lanka Police will strictly enforce the law against any individual found intoxicated, disorderly, or engaging in inappropriate conduct.
Furthermore, large bags, helmets, jackets, alcoholic beverages, and musical instruments are prohibited inside the stadium. The use or possession of drones, sharp objects such as knives, and unauthorized electronic devices is also strictly forbidden.
No vehicles will be permitted to enter via the Kettarama Mawatha junction or from Wilson Perera Mawatha to the Brittobaba Pulle junction without a valid permit issued by the Cricket Board. Only authorized vehicles bearing such permits will be granted access.
Several designated parking areas have been allocated for public convenience, including the stadium parking area, Sathosa parking grounds, Sebastian Ela Road parking area, Mati Park parking area, Kovila Road parking area, Applewatte parking area, and both sides of the Adi 100 Para.
Traffic restrictions will be enforced along Vincent Perera Mawatha, Grandpass Road, Brittobaba Pulle Road, Sebastian Ela Road, the MelwatteBridge entrance to the stadium, 100-Foot Road, Temple Road junction entrance to the stadium, Maligawatte Lane, the side road entrance to the stadium, and from the Saddharma Mawatha–Temple Road (Khettarama Road) junction to Temple Road.
All spectators are kindly requested to extend their fullest cooperation to the Sri Lanka Police and other security forces. Routine CCTV monitoring, body inspections, and vehicle checks will be conducted prior to the commencement of the match to ensure the safety and security of all attendees.