Darul Aman Stadium

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Darul Aman Stadium
LocationJalan Stadium, 05100 Alor Star, Kedah Darul Aman, Malaysia
OwnerState Government of Kedah
Operator Kedah State Stadium Corporation
Capacity 24,644 [1] (Football)
Field size120m x 70m
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Opened1962
Renovated2006, 2020
Expanded1997
General contractorSeri Temin Development Company (STDC) Sdn. Bhd.
Tenants
Kedah Darul Aman F.C.
Kuala Muda NAZA FC (2004-2009)

The Darul Aman Stadium (Malay : Stadium Darul Aman) is a multi-purpose all-seater stadium in Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. [2] The stadium was opened officially by the Sultan of Kedah in 1962 during Malaya's 1-0 victory against South Korea. [3] It has a capacity of 24,644 seats after the expansion in 1997. It was one of the venues for the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship. It is the official stadium for Malaysian Super League club Kedah Darul Aman FC.

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References

  1. "World Stadiums - Stadiums in Malaysia". Archived from the original on 27 March 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
  2. "List of football venues in Malaysia - Paked.net". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 25 December 2010.
  3. South Korea national team tour of South East Asia 1962 - RSSSF

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