Jakarta, Indonesia · Capacity: 77,000
Gelora Bung Karno Stadium is a major stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, with regular global sports and entertainment events.
Gelora Bung Karno Stadium is the national stadium of Indonesia and one of Asia's great football cauldrons — its enormous, fervent crowds backing the national team and Persija Jakarta in the heart of the capital.
It anchors a vast sports complex in central Jakarta, the pulsing megacity capital.
Below are the Jakarta stays, restaurants and bars fans use around the stadium.
Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the stadium first.
A grand luxury hotel adjacent to the Senayan sports complex, home to Gelora Bung Karno Stadium where Indonesia's national football team plays. International sports delegations and visiting football clubs stay here for its proximity to Jakarta's premier sporting venues.
Sleek luxury hotel in Jakarta's Sudirman Central Business District with an infinity pool and panoramic city views. Sports fans attending events at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium and concert-goers at Jakarta International Stadium appreciate the modern design and central location.
Indonesia's first five-star hotel, opened in 1962 for the Asian Games, sits at the iconic Bundaran HI roundabout. The Kempinski has hosted world leaders and sports delegations for decades. Its central location provides easy access to Gelora Bung Karno Stadium and Jakarta's major attractions.
Elegant heritage hotel in Menteng set in a restored 1920s colonial building with lush tropical gardens. International sports fans visiting Jakarta for badminton tournaments or football matches appreciate its old-world charm and central location.
One of Jakarta's oldest and most iconic bars, operating since the 1970s in the Menteng neighborhood. A favorite gathering spot for sports fans watching Persija Jakarta matches and international football on the big screens, with live rock and blues bands every night.
Jakarta's legendary jazz and blues bar in the Shangri-La Hotel, hosting live bands nightly since the 1990s. Football fans and festival visitors unwind here with smooth cocktails and world-class live music in a sophisticated late-night setting.
Sprawling beer garden in Jakarta's expatriate-friendly Kemang neighborhood with outdoor seating, international drafts, and live music. Football fans watching Liga 1 matches or international supporters gathering for Premier League screenings make this a lively weekend destination.
A rooftop craft beer bar in Jakarta's Senopati district, Birdman has become the preferred post-match destination for expat sports fans and Indonesian football supporters. The extensive craft beer selection from Southeast Asian and international breweries is paired with creative bar snacks that go far beyond the typical sports bar menu. Multiple screens show English Premier League and Asian Champions League fixtures, making it a true all-sports hub.
Jakarta's most reliable sports bar for expats and international visitors, Cork & Screw in South Jakarta broadcasts every Premier League match, Champions League night, and major international tournament to a diverse, passionate crowd. The craft beer selection is impressive for Indonesia, and the kitchen serves solid Western and Southeast Asian food throughout. The bar's WhatsApp groups and match-day event listings have made it the coordination point for Jakarta's international sports fan community.
The café strips along Jalan Sudirman transform into impromptu fan zones during major sporting events, with dozens of coffee shops and warung setting up outdoor screens for Indonesian football and badminton. The communal late-night watching culture—fueled by kopi susu and mie goreng—is distinctly Jakartian. World Cup and Thomas Cup nights are when the city's sports passion reaches its peak.
Named after a Javanese legend, Lara Djonggrang in Menteng is a theatrical fine dining experience set among hundreds of antique statues and artifacts. The Indonesian tasting menu features dishes from across the archipelago. Fans visiting Jakarta for events at Gelora Bung Karno find it an unforgettable cultural immersion.
On Jalan Kebon Sirih near central Jakarta, this legendary street stall has been serving nasi goreng kambing (goat fried rice) from a simple cart since the 1960s. The smoky wok-charred rice with tender goat meat is a late-night Jakarta institution that fans discover and never forget.
An elegant Indonesian restaurant set in a lush heritage garden in Menteng, serving refined rendang and nasi tumpeng. Visiting football fans and concert-goers are transported to a culinary oasis celebrating Indonesia's rich archipelago cuisine.
Iconic Indonesian satay restaurant chain born in the Senayan area, right in the Gelora Bung Karno sports complex neighborhood. Known for its tender chicken and beef satay with rich peanut sauce, it's the definitive pre-match meal for Jakarta football fans.
Visit the PBSI (Badminton Association of Indonesia) facilities and museum celebrating Indonesia's dominance in world badminton. With 8 Olympic gold medals and legendary players like Susi Susanti and Taufik Hidayat, badminton is Indonesia's most successful Olympic sport.
One of Southeast Asia's largest and most iconic stadiums, built in 1962 under President Sukarno's vision of national prestige, the GBK is the spiritual home of Indonesian football. The Jakmania fan group's choreographed displays and constant drumming create atmosphere that rivals any stadium in Asia. ASEAN and World Cup qualifying matches here are events of genuine national significance.
Tour the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, the 77,000-seat national stadium that hosted the 2018 Asian Games. Originally built for the 1962 Asian Games, this historic venue in central Jakarta is home to Indonesia's national football team and one of Southeast Asia's largest stadiums.
Istora Senayan is the spiritual home of Indonesian badminton, hosting the BWF World Championships and Indonesia Open Superseries events that draw passionate crowds who know every technical stroke. The roar when an Indonesian player defeats a Chinese opponent is among the most intense sounds in any sport. For badminton fans, attending a session at Istora Senayan is a bucket-list experience.
Attending a Persija Jakarta home match as part of the Jakmania supporter group is one of the most visceral fan experiences in Southeast Asian football — 80,000 orange-clad supporters creating tifo displays, percussion walls, and synchronized chanting that transforms Gelora Bung Karno into something resembling a South American ultras section. Connecting with supporter groups via social media before arrival allows international fans to join the choreographed fan sections rather than watching from the neutrals area. It is Indonesian football fandom at its most extraordinary.
Kota Tua — Jakarta's old Dutch colonial quarter — is a compact historic district of faded Baroque architecture, vintage museums, and street performers that sports travelers use to anchor a cultural morning before evening football at GBK. The Fatahillah Square area and the Jakarta History Museum tell the story of the city from VOC trading post to Asian megalopolis, providing context for understanding the urban passion that fuels the city's extraordinary football culture. Cycling the cobblestone streets on hired bikes is the preferred transport of savvy sports travelers.
Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta is tracked across 0 events and seats 77,000 fans. Here's how fans build a trip around it:
Structured facts on this page (capacity, opening year, architect, ownership) are compiled from public reference databases and verified against venue coordinates.
Chris Martin have been spotted at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.
Gelora Bung Karno Stadium has a capacity of 77,000 people.
Gelora Bung Karno Stadium opened in 1962.
Indonesia men's national football team, Persija Jakarta play home games at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta.
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