Shah Alam Stadium (2026)

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Shah Alam Stadium
Stadium Shah Alam
ستاديوم شاه عالم
Shah Alam Stadium (2026)
AddressPersiaran Sukan, Seksyen 13, 40000 Shah Alam
Location Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Coordinates 3°4′56.1″N101°32′41.8″E / 3.082250°N 101.544944°E / 3.082250; 101.544944
Public transit
OwnerState Government of Selangor
OperatorDarul Ehsan Facilities Management Sdn. Bhd.
Capacity 45,000 (expected)
Surface Paspalum
Scoreboard Digital scoreboard
Construction
Broke ground 1 July 2024;13 months ago (2024-07-01)
Opened2026 (the Stadium)
2030 (the Sport Complex)
Construction costRM787 million
ArchitectMalaysian Resources Corporation Berhad
Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated
Populous
Tenants
Selangor (2026–present)

The new Shah Alam Stadium (Malay : Stadium Shah Alam) will be a multi-purpose stadium located in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. It will be used mostly for football matches. The stadium will be the official home of the Red Giants (Selangor) since 2026, and is expected to have a capacity of 45,000.

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Despite multiple renovation attempts over the years, the former stadium was[ when? ] in a state of disrepair resulting from long-term neglect in maintenance. [1] In 2020, the Malaysian Football League (MFL) announced that the dilapidated stadium may be barred from hosting the Malaysia Super League matches, due to safety reasons arising from the stadium's polycarbonate roof and pitch being in a poor state. On 15 July 2022, the Menteri Besar of Selangor Amirudin Shari said that the Selangor government has appointed Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB) to refurbish the stadium and its surrounding sporting facilities which may cost up to RM787 million. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] The demolition and the reconstruction works of the stadium will be carried out simultaneously starting from 1 July 2024. The old stadium was completely torn down on 27 January 2025 and the new one is expected to re-open in 2026 (Phase 1) before SUKMA Games. [11] [12]

History

The former stadium began demolition on 3 July 2024 to make way for a redevelopment that includes three phases. The first phase involves the demolition and reconstruction of the stadium, integrated terminal, parking plaza, recreation area and training field which is expected to be completed before SUKMA Games, which will held in Selangor in 2027. The second phase involves a shopping complex and indoor theatre which is expected to be completed in 2028. The final phase is the construction of a hotel which is expected to begin in 2029 to 2030. The main structure of the stadium was completely demolished on 27 January 2025 at exactly 10:30 am.

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References

  1. ↑ Azharie, Farah (9 February 2020). "Shah Alam Stadium in poor shape". nst.com.my. New Straits Times. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  2. ↑ "Selangor MB: Shah Alam stadium upgrade may cost RM250m". malaymail.com. Malay Mail.
  3. ↑ "Selangor F.C. Team Profile". Archived from the original on 25 September 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  4. ↑ "Fan-tastic time to return in 2022". 6 August 2020. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  5. ↑ "Selangor mungkin 'kempunan' main di Stadium Shah Alam". bharian.com.my. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
  6. ↑ "Stadium Shah Alam berwajah baharu musim depan". hmetro.com.my. 22 August 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  7. ↑ "Stadium Shah Alam akan segera dibaik pulih". kosmo.com.my. 24 October 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  8. ↑ Ehsan, Afiq Mohd (3 December 2021). "Nasib Stadium Shah Alam ditentukan Januari 2022". selangortv.my. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  9. ↑ "Penyokong Gergasi Merah Rindukan Aura Keramat, Apakah Nasib Stadium Shah Alam?". majoriti.com.my. 8 June 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
  10. ↑ "MRCB gets RM787mil job to refurbish Shah Alam stadium". freemalaysiatoday.com. 16 July 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  11. ↑ Radhi, Nor Ain Mohamed (1 October 2023). "Days are numbered but Shah Alam Stadium remains dear to Selangor folk". NST Online. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  12. ↑ "Demolition of Shah Alam Stadium to be finished by mid-2025". The Edge Malaysia. 7 February 2024. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
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