The Petaling Jaya Stadium, also known as the MBPJ Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium[1][2] in the suburb of Kelana Jaya in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.[3] The stadium was opened in 1996 and had a capacity of 25,000. It was built in time for the 1998 Commonwealth Games and hosted the rugby union competition. The stadium is mostly used for football matches.

History

Petaling Jaya Stadium was opened in 1996 and has a capacity of 25,000. It was built in time for the 1998 Commonwealth Games and hosted the Games' rugby union matches. The stadium previously served as the home to MPPJ FC, the first club in Malaysian football competition to win the Malaysia Cup until its quietus in August 2006.[4][5]

It was called MPPJ Stadium and MBPJ Stadium, after Petaling Jaya has been granted a city status. Later on it has been known as Petaling Jaya Stadium.[6]In 2011, the stadium has been used as the start and finish line of the Petaling Jaya Half-Marathon. In 2013, popular show Asia's Next Top Model filmed its Cycle 2 Episode 4 at the MBPJ Stadium.[7] In February 2014, the stadium was used for the Sasuke Asean Open Cup 2014.[8][9][10][11][12]

In December 2016, PJ Rangers announced to adopt the stadium as their home ground for the 2017 season.[13] The city council has approved PJ Rangers and MISC-MIFA of stadium tenancy for 2017 season. The stadium was used for the 2018 AFC U-16 Championship. In early 2020, regarding the closure of Shah Alam Stadium, it has became the home of the Malaysia Super League club Selangor.[14][15] Following RM8 million repair and renovation works for Selangor's future participation in 2024–25 AFC Champions League Two, the stadium became all seated and the capacity reduced.[16][17][18]

International football matches

Date Competition Team 1 Res. Team 2
15 October 2008 2008 Merdeka Tournament  Malaysia 4–0    Nepal
17 October 2008  Malaysia 4–0  Sierra Leone
29 November 2008 Friendly  Malaysia 2–2  Singapore
  • Main entrance (2024)
    Main entrance (2024)
  • Front view (2024)
    Front view (2024)
  • Side view (2024)
    Side view (2024)
  • Lake view (2024)
    Lake view (2024)
  • Main entrance (2024)
    Main entrance (2024)
  • Selangor FC signage (2024)
    Selangor FC signage (2024)
  • Away Open entrance (2024)
    Away Open entrance (2024)
  • SFC Club Shop (2024)
    SFC Club Shop (2024)
  • SFC Club Shop (2024)
    SFC Club Shop (2024)
  • Home Open section (2024)
    Home Open section (2024)
  • Grandstand (2024)
    Grandstand (2024)
  • Home Open stand (2024)
    Home Open stand (2024)
  • View of North stand, from Home Open stand (2024)
    View of North stand, from Home Open stand (2024)
  • North stand (2024)
    North stand (2024)
  • View from North stand (2024)
    View from North stand (2024)
  • North stand (2024)
    North stand (2024)
  • View from Home Open stand (2024)
    View from Home Open stand (2024)
  • View of Home Open stand, from Away Open stand (2024)
    View of Home Open stand, from Away Open stand (2024)

Notable football events

See also

References

  1. ^ "Selangor mungkin 'kempunan' main di Stadium Shah Alam". bharian.com.my. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
  2. ^ "Stadium Shah Alam berwajah baharu musim depan". hmetro.com.my. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  3. ^ http://etempahan.mbpj.gov.my/eTempahan/public/locationInfo.htm?type=of&cat=stadium/dataran&fid=121 Stadium MBPJ Petaling Jaya
  4. ^ http://www.thestar.com.my/sport/other-sport/2006/09/15/mppj-fined-and-banned-for-pulling-out-of-super-league/ MPPJ fined and banned for pulling out of Super League
  5. ^ http://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/features/untold-stories-southeast-asian-clubs-selangor-mppj Untold Stories, Southeast Asian Clubs: Selangor MPPJ
  6. ^ (in Malay)LAPORAN TAHUNAN MAJLIS BANDARAYA PETALING JAYA 2007 - Yearly Report Petaling Jaya City Council 2007.
  7. ^ Asia's Next Top Model (cycle 2)#Episode 4: The Girl That Embraces Change
  8. ^ http://www.mudandadventure.com/event/sasuke-asean-open-cup-2014-malaysia/ Sasuke ASEAN Open Cup 2014 (Malaysia)
  9. ^ http://rage.com.my/stretching-the-limits/ Stretching the limits
  10. ^ http://www.tbscontents.com/en/news/SASUKE%20holds%20its%20first%20international%20competition!? SASUKE holds its first international competition!
  11. ^ http://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2014/06/05/in-a-deplorable-state-two-stadiums-and-one-sports-complex-in-pj-in-need-of-upgrade/ Two stadiums and one sports complex in PJ in need of upgrade
  12. ^ http://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2014/06/05/pj-stadium-to-undergo-upgrading-works-in-august/ PJ Stadium to undergo upgrading works in August
  13. ^ http://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2016/12/07/airasia-fc-change-name-to-petaling-jaya-rangers/ AirAsia FC change name to Petaling Jaya Rangers
  14. ^ "Selangor mungkin 'kempunan' main di Stadium Shah Alam". bharian.com.my. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
  15. ^ "Stadium Shah Alam berwajah baharu musim depan". hmetro.com.my. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  16. ^ "Harga Tiket Di Stadium MBPJ Kekal Biarpun Kapasiti Penonton Berkurang - Sukanz". 15 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  17. ^ "Stadium reopening a priority for Petaling Jaya". The Star. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  18. ^ "General Provisions AFC Stadium Regulations | PDF | Internet". Scribd. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
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