Indonesia Arena

The Indonesia Arena is an upcoming multipurpose indoor arena currently under construction at the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex in Jakarta, Indonesia. Set to open in June 2023, it is proposed to have a maximum seating capacity of 16,500. It is one of the venues of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Indonesia Arena
Former namesIndoor Multifunction Stadium (planning/construction)
LocationGelora, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, Indonesia
Coordinates06°12′53.2″S 106°48′02.2″E
Public transit
OwnerGovernment of Indonesia
(via Ministry of State Secretariat)
OperatorPusat Pengelolaan Komplek Gelora Bung Karno (Gelora Bung Karno Complex Management Center)
Capacity16,500
Construction
Broke groundDecember 2021
OpenedJune 2023 (projected)
General contractorPT Adhi Karya
PT Nindya Karya
PT Penta

Construction

Indonesia was appointed as co-hosts along with the Philippines and Japan for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. However, Indonesia needs a suitable venue with a seating capacity of at least 8,000 to meet FIBA standards.[1][2] Existing venues include the Istora Senayan within the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex with up to 7,200 people[2] and The BritAma Arena which can sit only 5,000 people.[3] The government decided to construct a new indoor arena for the world cup instead.

In a meeting between Indonesian Basketball Association (PERBASI) chairman Danny Kosasih and President Joko Widodo, the latter promised to build a new basketball venue for the world cup while the former requested the new venue to have a capacity of around 15,000 to 20,000 seats.[2]

Construction for the then-unnamed venue began in December 2021.[4][5] The site of the new venue is on a land previously occupied by a helicopter pad at the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex.[6]

The Ministry of Youth and Sports announced in July 2022, that the indoor arena would be named "Indonesia Arena".[7]

Facilities

The Indonesia Arena is a multipurpose indoor arena which can be used for various indoor sports, such as basketball, badminton and volleyball, as well as non-sports activities such as concerts. It has a maximum seating capacity of 16,500 which can be reduced temporarily if needed.[7]

References
  1. "Indonesia to build fancy venues for 2023 World Cup basketball: Sports minister". The Jakarta Post. 19 February 2020. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
  2. Pratiwi, Priska Sari (18 February 2020). "Gelar Piala Dunia Bola Basket, Indonesia Bangun Venue Baru". CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 9 July 2022.
  3. Raya, Mercy (6 November 2021). "Indonesia Bangun Venue Baru buat Piala Dunia Basket FIBA World Cup 2023". Detik Sport (in Indonesian). p. 2. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
  4. "FIBA World Cup arena planned to be completed by Jan 2023". Antara News. 12 April 2022. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
  5. "IMS construction progress at GBK Complex reaches 4%". IDN Financials. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
  6. Raya, Mercy (6 November 2021). "Indonesia Bangun Venue Baru buat Piala Dunia Basket FIBA World Cup 2023". Detik Sport (in Indonesian). p. 1. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
  7. "Stadium for hosting FIBA World Cup to be named Indonesia Arena". Antara News. 8 July 2022. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
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