The Gelora Bung Karno Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located at the center of the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex in Central Jakarta, Indonesia. It is named after Sukarno, Indonesia's first President.
Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, officially named Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno, is a multi-purpose stadium located in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is used mostly for association football matches, hosting the home games of the Indonesia national team as well as numerous local football club games.
Opened on 24 July 1962 to host the fourth Asian Games, it replaced the Ikada Stadium which was considerably smaller. The seating capacity of Gelora Bung Karno Stadium is currently set at 77,193, making it the largest stadium in Indonesia and one of the largest in Southeast Asia. The stadium was designed by architect Frederich Silaban along with construction company PT. Adhi Karya and had a construction cost of IDR 12.5 billion.
As a historic and iconic stadium in Indonesia, Gelora Bung Karno Stadium has hosted several notable international matches and events, including the Asian Games, the AFF Championship, and the AFC Asian Cup. In a 2018 StadiumDB.com poll, it was ranked among the top 10 most beautiful stadiums in the world. By its sixtieth birthday, Gelora Bung Karno Stadium had welcomed more than 30 million spectators. The stadium is also one of the potential venues for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, if Indonesia's bid to host the tournament is successful.
