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Sarawak Stadium
LocationKuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
OwnerGovernment of Sarawak
OperatorPerbadanan Stadium
Negeri Sarawak
Capacity40,000
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Broke ground1995
Opened17 June 1997
Construction costMYR 120 million
Tenants
Sarawak
Kuching (2015–)

Sarawak Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kuching, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 40,000 spectators.

History

It was built in 1995 for the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship. The stadium is adjacent to the old stadium, the State Stadium.

The stadium also hosted the famous ''South American derby'' between Brazil and Argentina during the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship. Notable names who played in the stadium include Thierry Henry, Nicolas Anelka, David Trezeguet, Mikaël Silvestre, William Gallas, Walter Samuel, Esteban Cambiasso, Juan Román Riquelme, Pablo Aimar, Lionel Scaloni, Helton and Mickaël Landreau.

The inaugural edition of the AFC Solidarity Cup was hosted in the stadium in 2016.

Facilities

The stadium was completed in April 1997, and is one of Asia's world-class stadiums. It consists of 4 levels, with an electronic multimedia scoreboard, manila grass football field with patented drainage and synthetic running track.

The stadium is also equipped with:

  • VIP driveway
  • 320 parking lots
  • stadium office
  • gymnasiums
  • changing and massage rooms
  • workshops
  • canteen
  • security control centre
  • dope testing area
  • medical clinics
  • saunas
  • prayer rooms
  • facilities for the disabled and VVIPs.

Notable matches

International fixtures

1997 FIFA World Youth Championship

Date Team Score Team Round
17 June 1997  South Korea 0–0  South Africa Group stage
 France 0–3  Brazil
20 June 1997  South Korea 2–4  France
 South Africa 0–2  Brazil
22 June 1997  South Korea 3–10  Brazil
 South Africa 2–4  France
25 June 1997  Mexico 1–2  France Round of 16
29 June 1997  Argentina 2–0  Brazil Quarter-finals
2 July 1997  Republic of Ireland 0–1  Argentina Semi-finals

Events

  • Borneo Sonic Music Festival (2023, 2024)

References

  1. Stadium Sarawak Archived 2014-10-22 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Stadium Sarawak Archived 2014-10-22 at the Wayback Machine
  3. Stadium Sarawak Archived 2014-10-22 at the Wayback Machine
  4. Jared Wee (11 August 2023). "K-pop royalty Taeyang and CL to perform in Sarawak for Borneo Sonic 2023 festival this October (VIDEO)". Malay Mail. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  5. Shikin Louis (31 July 2024). "K-pop stars Rain, Jessi to headline Borneo Sonic Music Festival 2024". Dayak Daily. Retrieved 7 August 2024.

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