Gelora Bung Karno Stadium

Coordinates: 6°13′6.88″S 106°48′9.04″E / 6.2185778°S 106.8025111°E / -6.2185778; 106.8025111

Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium
Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno
GBK

Gelora Bung Karno Stadium during football match between Indonesia vs South Korea in 2007 AFC Asian Cup
Former names Gelora Senayan Main Stadium (1967–2001)
Location Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, Indonesia
Coordinates 6°13′7″S 106°48′9″E / 6.21861°S 106.80250°E / -6.21861; 106.80250
Owner Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI)
Operator Gelora Bung Karno Foundation (BPGBK, formerly BPGS-Gelora Senayan Foundation)
Capacity

88,083
100,800 (Standing)

Original capacity, 120,800 (1962–2007)
Field size 110 x 60 m (120.3 x 65.6 yd)
Surface Grass
Construction
Broke ground 1960
Opened 24 July 1962
Construction cost $19,500,000
Architect Frederich Silaban
Tenants
Indonesia national football team
Persija Jakarta

The Gelora Bung Karno Stadium (formerly Gelora Senayan Main Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium located within the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex, Senayan, Central Jakarta, Indonesia. The stadium is named after Sukarno, Indonesia's first President.[1] It is mostly used for football matches and has a seating capacity of over 88,083.

Name

Although the stadium is popularly known as Gelora Bung Karno Stadium (Stadion Gelora Bung Karno) or GBK Stadium, its official name is Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno), as there are other stadiums in the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex, such as the Tennis Stadium and the Swimming Stadium. During the New Order era under the "de-Soekarnoization" policy by former President Suharto, the complex was renamed "Gelora Senayan Complex" and the stadium was renamed "Gelora Senayan Main Stadium".

History

The stadium under construction, April 1962.

Construction began on February 8, 1960 and finished on July 21, 1962.'[2] in time to host the fourth Asian Games which were held in Jakarta. Its construction was partially funded through a special loan from the Soviet Union. The stadium's original capacity of 120,800 people was reduced to 88,083 as a result of renovations for the 2007 Asian Cup.[3] It is divided into 24 sectors and 12 entrances, and into upper and lower stands. The special feature of this stadium is the huge steel roof construction that forms a gigantic ring called temu gelang (joined ring). Other than to shade the spectators in all sectors from the heat of tropical sun, the purpose of this giant ring construction is also to emphasize the grandeur of the stadium.[4]

Events in the Stadium

GBK Stadium hosted the 2007 Asian Cup Final between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Other competitions held there are several Tiger Cup finals and domestic cup finals.

International

Other uses

Other than sports, the stadium is also used for other events such as national ceremonies, political gatherings, admission exams, religious affairs, concerts, etc. Notable events include:

Concerts and shows

2018 Asian Games

Indonesia will host the 2018 Asian Games. It will be held in Jakarta and Palembang. Gelora Bung Karno is chosen to hold the Asian Games event. Due to the age of this stadium, the government had planned to make an improvement for the stadium to meet the Asian Games criteria.

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Preceded by
700th Anniversary Stadium
Thailand Chiang Mai
Southeast Asian Games Athletics Competitions
Main Venue

1997
Succeeded by
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium
Brunei Bandar Seri Begawan
Preceded by
Workers Stadium
China Beijing
AFC Asian Cup
Final Venue

2007
Succeeded by
Khalifa Stadium
Qatar Doha
Preceded by
Incheon Munhak Stadium
South Korea Incheon
Asian Games Football tournament
Final Venue

2018
Succeeded by
TBD
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