Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium, also known as Jakabaring Stadium ( id, Stadion Gelora Sriwijaya; literally "Sriwijaya Sports Arena Stadium"), is a multi-purpose stadium located in

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complex in

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. It is currently used mostly for

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matches. The stadium holds 23,000 spectators. The construction began in 2001 and finished in 2004 to host the 2004 Indonesia National Games. The stadium was initially named as ''Jakabaring'' stadium after the location of the stadium in southern outskirt of Palembang. However, later the stadium was renamed "Gelora Sriwijaya", to honor and celebrate the 7th—13th century Indonesian empire of

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. The Third Place Playoff of the

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was held in this stadium. The football club

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is based at the stadium.

History

The stadium, which began construction on January 1, 2001, was intended to host the XVI PON when the city of Palembang was appointed as the organizer on September 2, 2004. The stadium was named after the maritime empire of Sriwijaya, which was based in Palembang and succeeded in unifying the western region of the

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in the 7th century until 12th century. In addition, this stadium is also the headquarters of the Indonesian football club,

Sriwijaya FC Sriwijaya Football Club, commonly known as Sriwijaya riwiˈdʒajaor SFC, is an Indonesian professional football club based in Palembang, South Sumatra, that competes in the Liga 2, the second tier of Indonesian football. The club was founded ...

. This stadium was used as one of the stadiums that hosted matches in the 2007 Asian Cup as a companion to the

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on the third match day and also the struggle for third place.

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verification results make this stadium one of the 3 AFC standard stadiums in Indonesia. This stadium became the main stadium at the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2011 SEA Games and

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in Palembang.

Stadium damage

Sriwjaya F.C. lost 0-3 to Arema FC, 335 seats were damaged due to the actions of supporters during the

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match. It is suspected that the anarchist perpetrators were in the North Stand by the Singa Mania group and the South Stand by the Sriwijaya Mania group. The Palembang

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have indicated that they will not give permission to Sriwijaya FC to hold a match in the near future, considering that the 2018 Asian Games are in sight. The South Sumatra Provincial Government and the

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personnel have begun repairing the damage to the two spectator stands.

Design

The capacity of this stadium is 23,000 spectators, with four tribune (A, B, C, and D) around the main field. The size of main soccer field is 68 x 105 metres, surrounded by eight lanes

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with red gravel surface. The main tribune on west and east side (A and B) is covered with two large steel arch. Two bulbous blue roofs supported by these arches took form of the

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of the ship, symbolizes

as the

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empire. On the main outer wall on west and east side adorned with songket textile motifs as the cultural identity of Palembang. The main score screen is located on southern tribune (tribune D), while the fire cauldron is located in southern side of the main field between the soccer field and athletic tracks. This stadium also contains three standard squash field. The stadium underwent renovations prior to the

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, converting it to an

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. Shortly prior to the Games, 335 of the new seats were damaged by fans in the aftermath of a

Sriwijaya F.C. Sriwijaya Football Club, commonly known as Sriwijaya riwiˈdʒajaor SFC, is an Indonesian professional football club based in Palembang, South Sumatra, that competes in the Liga 2, the second tier of Indonesian football. The club was founded o ...

loss.

Entertainment events

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Sporting events

International

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for Group D match between

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and Third Place match between

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for Group A match between

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main venue. *

for opening and closing along for football matches. *

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main venue. * 2018 AFF U-16 Girls' Championship *

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women's football *

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* 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup

National

* 2004 Indonesia National Games for opening and closing along for football matches (2004). * 2008-09 Copa Indonesia for Third Place and

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. * 2010 Indonesian Inter Island Cup *

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match between

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. *

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Semifinals and

International matches hosted

Recent tournament results

2005 AFF U-20 Youth Championship

2007 AFC Asian Cup

2010 AFF Championship

Football at the 2013 Islamic Solidarity Games

2018 AFF Women's Championship

Football at the 2018 Asian Games – Women's tournament

2022 AFF U-18 Women's Championship

Concerts and shows

Gallery

File:Indonesian athletes marching, SEA Games 2011 Opening.jpg, During the SEA Games 2011 opening ceremony

References

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