Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Football stadium in Tanah Abang, Indonesia
Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, and the centrepiece of the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex. Its outer wall forms a continuous ring, dark above and lit pinkish-red along the lower edge at night. Inside, tiered seating rings a rectangular green football pitch in a full oval, lit by white floodlights along the top rim and a band of white light around the upper stands, with a dark curved roof rim between wall and stands. The ring-shaped steel roof is known as temu gelang.
The complex was built between 1960 and 1962 for the Asian Games, funded with Soviet support during the Sukarno era. Major upgrades took place later, including a renovation before the 2018 Asian Games that adjusted capacity and facilities.
The complex honors Indonesia's founding president and serves as home ground for the national team during major matches. On game days, supporters from across the country gather to cheer for their teams with songs and banners.
The grounds open daily from 5 AM to 10 PM, and visitors reach it via TransJakarta buses, commuter trains, or Istora Mandiri MRT station. On match days, an earlier arrival is advisable as large crowds gather before entry.
In 1985, the venue recorded its highest attendance during a match between Persib Bandung and PSMS Medan with 150,000 people present. This number far exceeded official capacity and remains a record in the history of the structure.
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