National Stadium, Bukit Jalil, Major sports and events venue in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
This large sports facility accommodates up to 85,000 spectators and features a steel membrane roof covering the entire field and seating areas, along with modern amenities including broadcast studios, VIP lounges, and a synthetic 400-meter athletic track with nine lanes designed for international competitions.
Construction of the facility began in January 1995 and was completed three years later, officially opening on July 11, 1998 as the main venue for the Commonwealth Games held in Kuala Lumpur that same year, replacing Merdeka Stadium as Malaysia's primary national sports arena.
The venue serves as an important symbol of Malaysian sports achievements and national pride, regularly hosting major football matches for the national team, regional tournaments like the AFF Championships, and large-scale concerts by international artists reflecting Malaysia's position as a regional entertainment hub.
Located at KL Sports City in Sri Petaling with postal code 57000, the facility can be reached via Bukit Jalil LRT station and maintains regular office hours from Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with extended hours during scheduled sporting events and concerts.
The 2010 Malaysia versus Indonesia football match drew a record attendance of over 98,000 spectators, demonstrating the facility's capacity to host events that generate exceptional public interest and establishing one of the highest recorded attendances for a football match in Southeast Asia.
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Inception: January 1, 1995
Official opening: July 11, 1998
Capacity: 85000
Address: KL Sports City, Sri Petaling, 57700 Kuala Lumpur 57000 Kuala Lumpur
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 08:00-17:00
Phone: +60389920888
Website: https://stadium.gov.my/venues/national-stadium
GPS coordinates: 3.05467,101.69117
Latest update: November 24, 2025 13:55
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