Sarawak Stadium

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 also hosted the famous football rivalry|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

Quarter-final match between Brazil and Argentina during the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 1998 Charity Shield match between Sarawak FA and Selangor FA
Quarter-final match of the 1998–99 Asian Cup Winners' Cup between Sarawak FA and Kashima Antlers of Japan.
Fourth venue to host matches of Malaysia, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and PSV Eindhoven for the Champions Youth Cup 2007.
2016 AFC Solidarity Cup

Events

Borneo Sonic Music Festival