Siliwangi Stadium

Siliwangi Stadium

Siliwangi Stadium
Siliwangi Stadium Location in Bandung
Full name	Stadion Siliwangi
Address	Jl. Lombok No.10
Location	Merdeka, Sumur Bandung, Bandung, Indonesia
Coordinates	6°54′37″S107°37′10″E / 6.910312°S 107.619367°E / -6.910312; 107.619367
Owner	Kodam III/Siliwangi
Operator	Kodam III/Siliwangi
Capacity	25,000
Surface	Artificial turf
Construction
Built	1 January 1954
Opened	24 March 1956
Renovated	1976
Architect	Formatara Prima Sejati
Tenants
Persib Bandung (1956–2012) Persib Bandung U21 (1956–present) Persib Bandung U19 (1956–present) Bandung Raya (1987–1997) PS TNI (2016) Bandung United (2019–present) PSKC Cimahi (2020–2024)

Siliwangi Stadium (Indonesian: Stadion Siliwangi) is a multi-purpose stadium in Bandung, Indonesia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium is owned by Kodam III/Siliwangi and holds a capacity of 25,000. ^[1]

It was the former home of Persib Bandung from 1956 to 2012, citing quality of the pitch as a reason and the construction of the Si Jalak Harupat Stadium and Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium. ^[2]

History

The field where the stadium was built on was originally known as SPARTA field, referencing the Dutch East Indies military-owned team of the same name who were based in Bandung around the year 1916. They moved into the city from Batavia and were using the field for training and leisure activities, including drill practice due to its proximity within the military environment. ^[3]

In 1954, nine years after Indonesia’s independence, construction of a stadium began under the management of Kodam III/Siliwangi to provide a facility for physical training. The stadium was also built to dedicate the civilians who were involved in the Bandung Sea of Fire. ^[3] Funding for the stadium was provided by taking cents off of every staff and soldier’s wages from Kodam III/Siliwangi for two years. The construction of the stadium itself costs up to Rp6 million for a variety of facilities though only the stadium ended up coming to fruition. ^[4]

The stadium was officially opened on 24 March 1956 by Commander A. E. Kawilarang. With an opening football tournament being contested by Persib Bandung, Persija Jakarta, and PSIM Yogyakarta. ^[3]

Besides Persib, it also served as the home stadium for Bandung Raya throughout its entire existence and Bandung F.C. of the independent Liga Primer Indonesia in 2011. ^{[5] [6]}

The military-owned PS TNI played at the venue during the temporary Indonesia Soccer Championship in 2016, ^[7] but the team only played two home matches there before moving to Pakansari Stadium due to the stadium being used as a cricket venue for the 2016 Pekan Olahraga Nasional. ^[8]

Renovation

The stadium was renovated in 1976 with the work being done by PT Propelat involving around 300 workers. Almost all of the stadium was reconstructed including a new pitch to fit international standards with green carpet grass being imported from Australia. The stadium was reopened at 20 May 1976 at the 30th anniversary of Kodam III/SIliwangi by Major General Himawan Sutanto, the commander of the division at that time. ^[3]

Notable events

In 1961, the stadium was chosen as the host of the fifth edition of Pekan Olahraga Nasional which was opened by President Sukarno. ^[3]

On 11 June 1987, Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven held a friendly match against Persib Bandung at Siliwangi Stadium. The match was witnessed by approximately 25,000 Bobotoh who filled the stadium stands as PSV won 6–0. ^{[3] [9]}

This stadium was also the venue for the famous Bandung derby in the 1990s to 2000s. On 5 May 2002, this stadium witnessed a landslide victory of 5–0 between Persib Bandung and their rivals, Persikab Bandung. ^[10]

References

1. "Stadion Sepakbola Indonesia: Stadion Siliwangi". 2008. Archived from the original on 2 December 2009.
2. "PSSI Larang Persib & PBR Berkandang di Stadion Siliwangi" (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 7 December 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
3. "Nostalgia Kisah Stadion Siliwangi sebagai Bagian Sejarah Persib Bandung". BolaSkor (in Indonesian). 2022-03-14. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
4. Bagaskara, Bima. "Uang Prajurit di Balik Berdirinya Stadion Siliwangi". detikjabar (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-09-06.
5. PT. Indonesia News Center. "Menunggu Kembalinya Hegemoni Sepak Bola Bandung". metropolitan.inilah.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
6. "PROFIL KLUB | Liga Primer Indonesia". ligaprimer.co.id. Archived from the original on 2011-04-02. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
7. Adnan, Muhamad Rais. "Profil Klub Indonesia Soccer Championship A 2016: PS TNI | Goal.com". www.goal.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 24 November 2017. Retrieved 2019-03-17.
8. "PS TNI Pindah Markas Ke Stadion Pakansari Bogor" (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 20 October 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
9. SKOR.ID. "Cerita dari Legenda: Erick Ibrahim Hadang Ruud Gullit saat Persib Jamu PSV Eindhoven". www.skor.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-09-06.
10. Prasetya, Agung (24 April 2022). Handri (ed.). "Sejarah Derby Bandung, Persib vs Persikab, Kejayaan Pangeran Biru yang Buat Laskar Dalem Bandung Degradasi". jurnalsoreang.pikiran-rakyat.com (in Indonesian). Jurnal Soreang. Retrieved 26 April 2025.

6°54′37″S107°37′10″E / 6.910312°S 107.619367°E / -6.910312; 107.619367