Opened 24 July 1962 | Architect Frederich Silaban | |
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Operator Gelora Bung Karno Foundation (BPGBK, formerly BPGS-Gelora Senayan Foundation) Capacity 120,800 (1962–2007)88,083 (2007–August 2017)80,000 (August 2017) Field size 110 x 60 m (120.3 x 65.6 yd) Similar Gelora Bandung Lautan A, Pakansari Stadium, Jalak Harupat Soreang, Jakarta BMW Stadium, Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium | ||
The Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (formerly Gelora Senayan Main Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium located within the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex, Gelora, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, Indonesia. The stadium is named after Sukarno, Indonesia's first President. It is mostly used for football matches and has a seating capacity of over 88,083 spectators, though it has been able to hold more than that during special matches. The final of the 2007 AFC Asian Cup was held in this stadium. This stadium is the 7th largest association football stadium in the world.
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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
Construction began on February 8, 1960 and finished on July 21, 1962.' 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. 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.
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:
2018 Asian Games
Indonesia will host the 2018 Asian Games. It will be held in Jakarta and Palembang. Gelora Bung Karno is chosen to host 2018 Asian Games,as main stadium. Due to the age of this stadium, the government had planned to make an improvement for the stadium to meet the Asian Games criteria.