Bukit Jalil National Stadium


The Bukit Jalil National Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With a capacity of 87,500, it is the largest stadium in Southeast Asia, the fourth largest in Asia, and the fifteenth largest in the world.
It was officially inaugurated by fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia Mahathir Mohamad on 11 July 1998, ahead of the 1998 Commonwealth Games and staged its opening ceremony. Since then, it has become the main venue for other international events, such as the 2001 Southeast Asian Games and the 2017 Southeast Asian Games. Nowadays it hosts most of the Malaysian international football matches, national level competition finals such as the Malaysia FA Cup, Malaysia Cup, athletic events and concerts.
It was built alongside other sport venues in the National Sports Complex by the [United Engineers Malaysia national under-23 football team|Malaysia Berhad|United Engineers Malaysia], and designed by Arkitek FAA, Weidleplan Consulting GMBH and Schlaich Bergermann Partner. A membrane structure is used for the roof, and most of the materials were reinforced concrete. Prior to this stadium, Stadium Merdeka served as the national stadium of Malaysia.
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History

The stadium was built on 1 January 1995 to host the 1998 Commonwealth Games. It finished exactly on 1 January 1998. After the 1998 Commonwealth Games in September, the stadium became the home stadium for the Malaysia national football team, replacing the Shah Alam Stadium and the Merdeka Stadium. It also served as the main stadium of the 2001 Southeast Asian Games, 2006 FESPIC Games, 2008 ASEAN University Games and 2017 Southeast Asian Games.
National Stadium's capacity makes it the 21st largest stadium in the world and the 9th largest football stadium in the world. It was built by United Engineers Malaysia, Bhd and designed by Arkitek FAA. It was completed three months ahead of schedule. Designed to host a multitude of events, the National Stadium is the central and most prominent sports venue at the 1.2 km2 National Sports Complex in Bukit Jalil.
Malaysia's previous national stadium was the Merdeka Stadium before the National Sports Complex was constructed. Malaysia also uses other stadiums for their football matches such as KLFA Stadium, MBPJ Stadium and the Shah Alam Stadium.
The stadium, along with the National Sports Complex, is currently undergoing a major renovation at a combined cost of RM1.34 billion as a part of KL Sports City project in 2 phases. Project 1 has been completed ahead and for the 2017 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur, with a new Populous-designed facade that covers the exterior of the stadium with twisted vertical louvres which are also LED-lighted, as well as recolouring the seats to a yellow-black design and upgraded facilities. After the 2017 ASEAN Para Games, Project 2 will commence, and will add a retractable roof, retractable seats, comfort ventilation and new sports and lifestyle facilities.

Pitch issues

On 18 February 2020 to prevent another issue regarding the football pitch again in the future, the Malaysian Stadium Corporation and Malaysia Ministry of Youth and Sports plan to upgrade the pitch from cow grass to zeon zoysia grass with an estimated cost of RM10 Million. The cost included the use of specialise machine and equipment for the grass. The plan upgrade will start later this year and is expected to be completed within the next three months.

Stadium facilities

The stadium is equipped with the following facilities:
  • 105 m x 68 m Zeon Zoysia pitch
  • 9 laned 400m synthetic track
  • 6m x 60m warming up track
  • 1,500 flux floodlights
  • Broadcast Studios
  • Coloured Video Matrix Scoreboards
  • High-tech Cathode Ray Tube Video Screen Board
  • Individual "paddles" containing LED pixels at the seats

Entertainment uses

National Stadium has been host to other important events besides football matches. Notable music artists who have performed in the stadium include:
DateMain actTour / Concert NameNotes
23 April 1999Jacky CheungLive In Malaysia Concert"友个人演唱會" 大马站
16 March 2002Sammi ChengShocking Color World Tour Concert大马站
23 March 2002Jacky CheungMusic Odyssey World Tour Concert"音乐之旅演唱會" 大马站
21 August 2004Siti NurhalizaFantasia Tour Finale LiveBukit Jalil performance
6 November 2004S.H.EFantasy Land World Tour奇幻樂園吉隆坡演唱會
1 October 2005Fish LeongLove Parade爱的大游行 Live in Malaysia
28 October 2006David TaoLove Can World Tour就是愛你音樂驚奇之旅
27 January 2007RainRain's Coming World Tour
6 March 2010S.H.ES.H.E is the One World Tour愛而為一吉隆坡演唱會
19 August 2013Linkin ParkLiving Things World Tour
13 April 2019One Ok RockEye of the Storm World Tour
13 April 2019Ed Sheeran÷ Tour
7 December 2019JJ LinSanctuary World Tour"圣所2.0"世界巡回演唱会
18 August 2022Billie EilishHappier Than Ever, The World Tour
18 December 2022JJ LinJJ20 World Tour"JJ20"世界巡回演唱会
15 January 2023Jay ChouCarnival World Tour"嘉年华"世界巡回演唱会
11 February 2023MaydayFly to 2023 World Tour"好好好想见到你"巡回演唱会
4 March 2023BlackpinkBorn Pink World Tour
29 July 2023MuseWill of the People World Tour
22 November 2023ColdplayMusic of the Spheres World Tour
24 February 2024Ed Sheeran+–=÷× Tour
27 July 2024A. R. RahmanA. R. Rahman Live In Kuala Lumpur
17 September 2024Bruno MarsBruno Mars Live
26 October 2024Jay ChouCarnival World Tour"嘉年华"世界巡回演唱会
23 November 2024Joker XueExtraterrestrial World Tour"天外来物"巡回演唱会 海外体育场·返场
15 February 2025G.E.M.I Am Gloria World Tour"I Am Gloria"世界巡回演唱会
10 May 2025JJ LinJJ20 Final Lap World Tour"JJ20 Final Lap"世界巡回演唱会
27 December 2025Anirudh Ravichander, Anuradha Sriram, S. P. Charan, Tippu, Andrea Jeremiah, Vijay Yesudas, Saindhavi, Haricharan, Harish Raghavendra Yogi B, Emcee Jasz and Dr. BurnThalapathy ThiruvizhaThe most attended concert in Malaysia with a record-breaking attendance of over 100,000 fans
27 December 2025Vijay, H. Vinoth and Pooja HegdeJana Nayagan Audio LaunchThe most attended concert in Malaysia with a record-breaking attendance of over 100,000 fans
10 January 2026Siti NurhalizaLegacy 30 Siti Nurhaliza Concert
31 January 2026Mayday5525 Back to That Day Tour"回到那一天"巡回演唱会
19 & 20 November 2026My Chemical RomanceSouth East Asia Tour 2026

Sporting events

Tournament results

2001 SEA Games">Football at the 2001 SEA Games">2001 SEA Games

DateTeam #1Res.Team #2RoundAttendance
11 September 20012–0Group stageN/A

[2007 AFC Asian Cup]

DateTeam #1Res.Team #2RoundAttendance
10 July 20071–5'Group C21,155
11 July 2007'2–1Group C1,863
14 July 2007'5–0Group C7,137
15 July 20072–2Group C5,938
18 July 20070–2'Group C4,520
22 July 20070–0
'Quarter-finals8,629
25 July 2007'0–0
Semi-finals12,500

[2018 AFC U-16 Championship]

DateTime Team #1Res.Team #2RoundAttendance
20 September 201816:30'6–2Group Stage723
21 September 201816:300–2'Group Stage3,431
23 September 201816:30'4–2Group Stage8,596
24 September 201816:300–0Group Stage186
24 September 201820:451–1Group Stage11,201
27 September 201811:000–2'Group Stage8,378
27 September 201816:30'5–1Group Stage531
27 September 201820:450–0Group Stage11,388
30 September 201816:30'2–1Quarter-finals267
1 October 201816:302–3'Quarter-finals13,743
4 October 201816:30'3–1Semi-finals224
7 October 201820:451–0Final352

[2019 Airmarine Cup]

DateTime Team #1Res.Team #2RoundAttendance
20 March 201916:30'5–0Semi-finalsN/A
20 March 201920:450–1'Semi-finalsN/A
23 March 201916:301–2'Third-place playoffN/A
23 March 201920:45'1–1 FinalN/A