Shah Alam Stadium

This article is about the demolished stadium. For the future stadium that is scheduled to open in 2026, see Shah Alam Stadium (2026).

Shah Alam Stadium
Stadium Shah Alam
ستاديوم شاه عالم
Stadium Shah Alam
Map
AddressPersiaran Sukan, Seksyen 13, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
LocationShah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Coordinates3°4′56.1″N 101°32′41.8″E / 3.082250°N 101.544944°E / 3.082250; 101.544944
Public transit
OwnerState Government of Selangor
OperatorDarul Ehsan Facilities Management Sdn. Bhd.
Capacity80,372[1]
SurfaceGrass, Track and field (1994–2020)
Paspalum (2026–
ScoreboardDigital scoreboard
Construction
Broke ground1 January 1990; 34 years ago (1990-01-01)
Opened16 July 1994; 30 years ago (1994-07-16)
Closed2020; 4 years ago (2020)
Reopened2026 as Shah Alam Sports Complex (Kompleks Sukan Shah Alam) - Phase 1
Demolished2024–ongoing
Construction costRM480 million (1990) RM787 million (2023)
ArchitectHijjas Kasturi Associates Sdn. Bhd.(Original)
Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad
Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated
Populous
Tenants
Selangor (1994–2020)
PKNS (2016–2019)

The Shah Alam Stadium (Malay: Stadium Shah Alam) was a multi-purpose stadium, an architectural gem and one of the largest stadiums in the world[1] located in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. It was used mostly for football matches but also had facilities for athletics. The stadium was the official home of the Red Giants (Selangor) since 16 July 1994, and had a capacity of 80,372.[1]

Despite multiple renovation attempts over the years, the stadium was in a state of disrepair resulting from long-term neglect in maintenance.[2] In 2020, the Malaysian Football League (MFL) announced that the dilapidated stadium may be barred from hosting Malaysia Super League matches, due to safety reasons arising from the stadium's polycarbonate roof and pitch being in a poor state. On 15 July 2022, the Menteri Besar of Selangor, Amirudin Shari, said that the Selangor government has appointed Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB) to refurbish the stadium and its surrounding sporting facilities which may cost up to RM787 million, and will be started in early 2023.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] [11]

The demolition and the reconstruction works of the stadium will be carried out simultaneously with the demolition started on 1 July 2024 and is expected to re-open in 2026 (Phase 1) before SUKMA Games Selangor is to be held as the host.[12][13]

  1. ^ a b c [email protected], NB Travel. "Cuti Malaysia - Selangor". Cuti.my. Cite error: The named reference "auto" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  2. ^ Azharie, Farah (9 February 2020). "Shah Alam Stadium in poor shape". nst.com.my. New Straits Times. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Selangor MB: Shah Alam stadium upgrade may cost RM250m". malaymail.com. Malay Mail.
  4. ^ "Selangor F.C. Team Profile". Archived from the original on 25 September 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  5. ^ "Fan-tastic time to return in 2022". 6 August 2020. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  6. ^ "Selangor mungkin 'kempunan' main di Stadium Shah Alam". bharian.com.my. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
  7. ^ "Stadium Shah Alam berwajah baharu musim depan". hmetro.com.my. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  8. ^ "Stadium Shah Alam akan segera dibaik pulih". kosmo.com.my. 24 October 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  9. ^ "Nasib Stadium Shah Alam ditentukan Januari 2022". selangortv.my. 3 December 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  10. ^ "Penyokong Gergasi Merah Rindukan Aura Keramat, Apakah Nasib Stadium Shah Alam?". majoriti.com.my. 8 June 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
  11. ^ "MRCB gets RM787mil job to refurbish Shah Alam stadium". freemalaysiatoday.com. 16 July 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  12. ^ Radhi, Nor Ain Mohamed (1 October 2023). "Days are numbered but Shah Alam Stadium remains dear to Selangor folk". NST Online. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  13. ^ "Demolition of Shah Alam Stadium to be finished by mid-2025". The Edge Malaysia. 7 February 2024. Retrieved 25 February 2024.