Sarawak Stadium (also known as Tan Sri Adenan Satem Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Kuching, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 48,000 spectators.

History

It was built in 1995 for the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship. The stadium also hosted the famous ''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

International fixtures

1997 FIFA World Youth Championship

DateTeamScoreTeamRound
17 June 1997South Korea0–0South AfricaGroup stage
France0–3Brazil
20 June 1997South Korea2–4France
South Africa0–2Brazil
22 June 1997South Korea3–10Brazil
South Africa2–4France
25 June 1997Mexico1–2FranceRound of 16
29 June 1997Argentina2–0BrazilQuarter-finals
2 July 1997Republic of Ireland0–1ArgentinaSemi-finals

Events

  • Borneo Sonic Music Festival (2023, 2024)

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