North Sumatra Stadium

North Sumatra Stadium (Indonesian: Stadion Utama Sumatera Utara), is an association football stadium in the center of the North Sumatra Sports Center in Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia, located about 8.2 km (5.1 miles) southwest of Kualanamu International Airport. It has a capacity of 25,750 people. The stadium was built for the 2024 National Sports Week, where it hosted the closing ceremony. President Joko Widodo opened the stadium officially on 15 October 2024. Facilities North Sumatra Stadium is designed specifically for football, without the athletics track commonly found in Indonesian stadiums. This results in a closer proximity between the pitch and the stands. The stadium is built on a 48,420 square meter land area with a building area of 27,452 square meters. It has a capacity of 25,750 spectators with individual seats. There are 365 seats in the VIP and VVIP stands, and 46 seats specifically designed for people with disabilities. North Sumatra Stadium is also equipped with solar panels to generate its own electricity. Transport The stadium is equipped with direct rail access from Kualanamu International Airport via the airport rail link. There is also electric bus service at Mebidang that provides direct transportation from both the airport and from the direction of Medan. Meanwhile, those using private vehicles can take the Trans Sumatra Toll Road, which can be accessed from various cities. Sporting events 2024 Pekan Olahraga Nasional In 2024, North Sumatra Stadium served as the venue for the closing ceremony of the 21st National Sports Week (PON XXI), which was co-hosted by the provinces of Aceh and North Sumatra. Although the football tournament took place in different venues, the stadium was chosen as the official site to conclude the country's largest multi-sport event, highlighting its modern facilities and regional significance. Association football In June 2025, PSMS Medan, one of Indonesia’s most historic football clubs, announced that they would temporarily use North Sumatra Stadium as their home ground for the Indonesian Championship competition. This decision was made while their traditional home, Teladan Stadium, underwent major renovations. International friendly matches In August 2025, the stadium hosts an international friendly tournament called the Independence Cup (Piala Kemerdekaan), featuring the Indonesia U-17 national team, as part of their preparation for the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar. These matches marked the first international football fixtures held at the venue, showcasing its readiness to support youth-level international competitions. Indonesia is competing against Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Mali. ASEAN U19 Championship The 2026 ASEAN U-19 Boys' Championship will be held at North Sumatra Stadium, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, from 1–14 June 2026. 2031 AFC Asian Cup bid North Sumatra Stadium is proposed as one of four main stadiums by the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) in the country's official bid to host the 2031 AFC Asian Cup. Alongside other major venues across Indonesia, the stadium was highlighted for its compliance with FIFA and AFC infrastructure standards, including seating capacity, accessibility, and energy-efficient features. International football matches 2025 Indonesian Independence Cup Entertainment events References External links Media related to North Sumatra Main Stadium at Wikimedia Commons