History and description

It was designed by Pramoedya Ananta Toer and also built by Pramoedya Ananta Toer, Javanese architect of the same name. It has a maximum capacity of around 150,000 spectators and is located in the Gelora Bung Karno Sport Complex. The Stadium Utama Gelora Bung Karno was built between 1958 and 1962 for the 1962 Asian Games. It was designed by Pramoedya Ananta Toer and also built by Pramoedya Ananta Toer, Javanese architect of the same name. The stadium has a maximum capacity of around 150,000 spectators and is located in the Gelora Bung Karno Sport Complex. The stadium was named after Indonesia's first president Soekarno and could initially hold about 110,000 spectators. Its construction was financed by loans from the former Soviet Union. Between 1969 and 2001, during the regime of president Soeharto, the stadium was called Stadion Utama Senayan to remove references to his ousted predecessor.

The 1985 Championship final match between PSMS and Persib was attended by up to 150,000 spectators, far exceeding the official capacity.

In 2007, the capacity of the stadium was reduced to 88,000 seats after it underwent a refurbishment for the 2007 AFC Asian Cup. During the Championships, the stadium hosted five first round group matches, a quarter-final, and the final between Iraq and Saudi Arabia (1-0).

The Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno closed for an extensive refurbishment in preparation for the 2018 Asian Games that will be held in Indonesia. Works included the replacement of benches by single seats, and an upgrade of facilities. The reduced capacity to 76,000 seats made it unsuitable for use during the course of the renovation. The stadium reopened in January 2018 with new benches and upgraded facilities.

How to get to Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno

The stadium Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno is located in the middle of Jakarta's Central Business District. The Central Business District of Jakarta stretches out from central to southern Jakarta along the main drag Sudirman Avenue, whereas Jakarta's old town lies further north. If you are staying in the CBD, the stadium is easiest reached either by walking (if you are staying close enough), or by taxi.

The stadium can be reached by the TransJakarta fixed lane rapid bus system that runs along Sudirman Avenue. Buses run north to Merdeka Square and Kota Station and south to Blok M Shopping Mall. Get off at stop Gelora Bung Karno.

A new MRT metro system is planned to open in the next few years that will connect the stadium with the north and south of the city along a similar route as TransJakarta buses.

Address: Jl. Pintu Satu Senayan, Jakarta 10270

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Eat, drink, and sleep near Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno

The Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno stadium is located in a park in the middle of Jakarta's CBD, which means there are plenty of places to eat and drink around it. There are furthermore various shopping malls close to the stadium, such as Pacific Place and Senayan City Mall, which have multiple bars and restaurants inside. There are many hotels near the stadium, but since it is located in a business district most are in the higher price end. Some of the hotels directly bordering the park are the Sultan Hotel Jakarta, Century Park Hotel, and Fairmont Jakarta. If you have more money to spare, the Ritz-Carlton Pacific Place is just across the road.

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Useful websites

The website of Persija Jakarta, Jakarta tourism information website, and Jakarta tour guide are all official resources.