At one time it was the site for carnivals, games circuses and gymkhana activities and even an execution ground during the British occupation.

Bogambara Stadium serves as a venue for various sports, including rugby, football, hockey, athletics, netball, basketball, softball, and cricket.

Bogambara Stadium was renovated into a stadium in 1972, thanks to the Special Commissionership of M. B. Samarakoon, who initiated the renovation work with support from local politicians such as E. L. Senanayake, Noel Wimalasena, Shelton Ranaraja,[3] and E. W. Balasuriya, a local sports promoter and philanthropist, who assisted in raising donations.

89 million, with 75% of the funding coming from the Kandy District Sports Development Foundation, chaired by Anuruddha Ratwatte, the Deputy Minister of Defence.

The ground fees are on the higher side and the less affluent football and hockey clubs are finding it difficult to keep the game alive.