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| Jakarta International Stadium | |
|---|---|
| Name | Jakarta International Stadium |
| Location | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Opened | 2022 |
| Owner | Government of Jakarta |
| Surface | Hybrid turf |
| Capacity | 82,000 |
| Architect | Populous (company) and PDW Architects |
| Construction cost | IDR 4.5 trillion |
Jakarta International Stadium is a multi-purpose sports arena located in Jakarta, Indonesia. It serves as a venue for association football, athletics, concerts, and international competitions, and is one of the largest stadiums in Southeast Asia. The stadium features a retractable roof, modern spectator amenities, and was developed as part of urban regeneration initiatives in the city.
Construction of the stadium began in the late 2010s following proposals linked to infrastructure campaigns by the Government of Jakarta and proposals related to hosting ambitions tied to events such as the 2023 AFC Asian Cup and regional tournaments. The project followed earlier Jakarta sports projects including renovation programs at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium and proposals connected to the 2018 Asian Games. Political leadership in Jakarta, including figures from the Jakarta Regional People's Representative Council and administrations of governors such as Anies Baswedan, shaped approvals and funding mechanisms. During the development phase contractors and consultants with prior involvement in venues like MBS and firms experienced with FIFA World Cup infrastructure were consulted. The opening ceremonies and inaugural matches drew officials from bodies such as the Football Association of Indonesia and delegations from regional confederations including AFC.
The stadium's design reflects input from international firms including Populous (company) and local studios like PDW Architects, combining principles observed in stadia such as Wembley Stadium and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Its retractable roof system and elliptical bowl reference engineering precedents from projects by companies previously engaged with Olympiastadion (Berlin) and redevelopments like Allianz Arena. Architectural objectives included sightline optimization following guidance from organizations such as FIFA and IOC, compliance with standards used at venues like Bukit Jalil National Stadium, and incorporation of seismic considerations informed by Indonesian codes tied to institutions like BMKG. Design collaborators engaged structural engineers and contractors with portfolios including work for AFC Asian Cup and multi-use arenas across Southeast Asia.
The stadium provides a hybrid turf pitch meeting criteria similar to fields used in AFF Championship and Liga 1 fixtures, seating for approximately 82,000 spectators, hospitality suites modeled on standards from venues such as Old Trafford and Camp Nou, and a retractable roof mechanism comparable to systems at AT&T Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Media facilities satisfy accreditation requirements used by broadcasters like ESPN and BeIN Sports, while VIP and corporate zones follow formats common at AFC Champions League arenas. Back-of-house infrastructure includes player recovery areas akin to those in UEFA Champions League venues, doping control rooms per WADA procedures, and match operations centers employing technology from providers who service FIFA World Cup sites.
The procurement and build phases involved local contractors with partnerships to international engineering firms experienced in stadium delivery, echoing procurement approaches from projects like National Stadium, Singapore and Kallang–Paya Lebar Expressway adjacent developments. Officially reported expenditures approached IDR 4.5 trillion, a figure debated in comparisons with budgets for redevelopment of Gelora Bung Karno Stadium and stadium projects in cities like Bandung and Surabaya. Funding combined municipal allocations from the Jakarta provincial budget and mechanisms involving state-owned enterprises with structures similar to financing models used for Jakarta LRT and other capital projects. Construction delays and cost adjustments paralleled challenges seen in large-scale builds such as SoFi Stadium and led to regulatory oversight from local legislative bodies including the Jakarta Regional People's Representative Council.
Since opening, the stadium has hosted domestic matches for clubs in Liga 1, international friendlies sanctioned by FIFA, concerts by regional artists who have previously performed at venues like Istora Senayan, and national events organized by ministries and federations such as the Football Association of Indonesia. It was proposed as a venue for multi-sport events with references to staging models used during the Asian Games and continental tournaments like the AFF Championship. Usage patterns consider scheduling conflicts with other Jakarta venues including Gelora Bung Karno Stadium and integration with the calendar of confederations including AFC and global bodies such as FIFA.
Access planning for the stadium coordinates with Jakarta transport infrastructure projects including corridors served by the Jakarta MRT and TransJakarta busway, and links to arterial roads comparable to access routes for Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. Proposals for park-and-ride facilities mirror arrangements used at large venues such as National Stadium, Singapore and integration with commuter rail services like KRL Commuterline were part of site planning. Municipal authorities referenced traffic management strategies deployed during events like the 2018 Asian Games to minimize disruption, and pedestrian ingress and egress were designed with crowd models applied in venues such as Bukit Jalil National Stadium.
The project attracted debate over land use, budgetary transparency, and procurement processes, drawing comparisons with past controversies involving projects like Soekarno–Hatta International Airport expansions and municipal investments in Jakarta LRT. Scrutiny from local legislators, civic groups, and media paralleled disputes seen in other major infrastructure developments such as the Kanjuruhan Stadium safety discussions, raising questions on crowd safety, evacuation planning, and compliance with standards advocated by organizations like FIFA and WADA. Legal and administrative reviews involved bodies analogous to the Corruption Eradication Commission in public accountability discourse, and stakeholders called for independent audits similar to those undertaken in other high-profile venue projects.
Category:Sports venues in Jakarta Category:Football venues in Indonesia Category:Multi-purpose stadiums