Indonesia Arena

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The Indonesia Arena is a multipurpose indoor arena at the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex in Jakarta, Indonesia. Completed in June 2023, it has a maximum seating capacity of 16,500 and served as one of the venues of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Former namesIndoor Multifunction Sports Arena at Gelora Bung Karno (planning/construction)
Coordinates06°12′53.2″S 106°48′02.2″E
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Indonesia Arena
Eastern facade of the arena, 2023
Interactive map of Indonesia Arena
Former namesIndoor Multifunction Sports Arena at Gelora Bung Karno (planning/construction)
LocationGelora, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, Indonesia
Coordinates06°12′53.2″S 106°48′02.2″E
OwnerGovernment of Indonesia
(via Ministry of State Secretariat)
OperatorPusat Pengelolaan Komplek Gelora Bung Karno (Gelora Bung Karno Complex Management Center)
Capacity16,500
Public transit
Construction
Broke groundDecember 2021
Opened7 August 2023; 2 years ago (2023-08-07)
Construction costUSDolar 150m
General contractorPT Adhi Karya
PT Nindya Karya
PT Penta
Tenants
Indonesia men's national basketball team
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History

Indonesia was appointed as co-hosts along with the Philippines and Japan for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. However, Indonesia needed 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.[3] The Ministry of Youth and Sports announced in July 2022, that the indoor arena would be named "Indonesia Arena".[6]

The Indonesia Arena was officially inaugurated on 7 August 2023 by President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo.[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.[6]

Sporting events

Basketball

The interior of the Indonesia Arena in August 2023

The first event in the arena was a test event for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup called "Indonesia International Basketball Invitational" held on 2 to 5 August 2023. Taking part in the event were Indonesia, Indonesia Patriots, Syria and United Arab Emirates.[8] This arena is also used by the Indonesian national basketball team as their home ground in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualification.

FIBA Basketball World Cup

The arena during the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Group G match between Iran and Brazil

Indonesia Arena was one of the host venues for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, co-hosted by Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines from 25 August to 10 September 2023. The arena hosted games of groups G and H from the first round, as well as games of groups L and P from the second round.

Development Basketball League

The arena hosted the final matches for the DKI Jakarta series of the DBL 2023, which was held on 17 November. DBL is the largest basketball league for middle school and high school students in Indonesia. It was also the first sports event in the arena after the FIBA Basketball World Cup.[9] The final's total attendance of over 12,000 broke the record for the largest attendance in a national basketball event in Indonesia, breaking the previous record of around 8,000 set by the final of the now-defunct NBL in 2012.[10][11]

Badminton

The arena was originally planned to held the BWF tournament Indonesia Open starting from 2024 tournament. however, due to venue readiness and lighting problems, the plan was scrapped, and the tournament was held at Istora instead.[12]

Futsal

The first futsal game held at the Indonesia Arena was an exhibition match between Indonesia and Australia on 1 November 2025. Indonesia won 3-1 against Australia.[13] In 2026, the arena hosted the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup, alongside the Jakarta International Velodrome.

2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup

The arena during the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup Group D match between Saudi Arabia and Malaysia
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Date Team #1 Result Team #2 Round Attendance
27 January 2026  Iraq 4–2  Kyrgyzstan Group A
 Indonesia 5–0  South Korea 6,360
28 January 2026  Japan 6–2  Australia Group C
 Uzbekistan 0–0  Tajikistan
29 January 2026  South Korea 2–3  Iraq Group A
 Kyrgyzstan 3–5  Indonesia 6,501
30 January 2026  Australia 2–4  Uzbekistan Group C
 Tajikistan 0–3  Japan
31 January 2026  Thailand 1–0  Vietnam Group B
 Indonesia 1–1  Iraq Group A 10,076
1 February 2026  Japan 2–1  Uzbekistan Group C
 Saudi Arabia 6–1  Malaysia Group D
3 February 2026  Thailand 2–4  Iraq Quarter-finals
 Indonesia 3–2  Vietnam 8,411
5 February 2026  Iraq 2–4  Iran Semi-final
 Indonesia 5–3  Japan 10,389
7 February 2026  Indonesia 5–5 (a.e.t)

4–5 (p)

 Iran Final 10,733
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Gymnastics

2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships

Indonesia Arena hosted the 53rd World Artistic Gymanstics Championships from 19–25 October 2025, with 427 athletes from 75 nations competed.[14]

Volleyball

The first volleyball competition that took place in Indonesia Arena was an exhibition match between Red Sparks and Indonesia All Star women's volleyball teams, held on 20 April 2024, and named as Fun Volleyball 2024. Hosted and invited by the Ministry of Youth and Sports,[15] Red Sparks won over Indonesia All Star 3–2 (25–17, 25–15, 19–25, 18–25, 15–12).[16] Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi of Red Sparks was awarded as the MVP.[17] Prior to the match, a competition between teams of Indonesian celebrities was held as a prelude.[17]

Entertainment events

The arena is also designed to host major concerts and entertainment shows.

  Events from local artists
  Events from Asian and regional artists
  Events from international artists
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Dates Artists Events Ref.
2024
13 & 14 January NCT 127 Neo City – The Unity [18]
8 June Echosmith
The Fray
Playboox 2024: Mempertemukan Jakarta [19]
29 & 30 June Treasure Asia Tour: Reboot [20]
27 July Kim Seon-ho KIM SEONHO ASIA TOUR <Color Full> [21]
24 August JJ Lin JJ20 World Tour [22]
5 October Ateez
Boy Story
BtoB
Colde
Lee Hi
City Camp 2024 [23]
15 December JKT48 Wonderland - JKT48 13th Anniversary Concert & Sousenkyo Announcement (Announcement of Final Results of JKT48's 26th Single Members Election) [24]
21 December Stray Kids Dominate World Tour (relocated from Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium) [25]
2025
17 January Krisdayanti
Ruth Sahanaya
Titi DJ
Lyodra
Tiara Andini
Ziva Magnolya
Konser Super Diva [26]
15 & 16 February NCT 127 Neo City – The Momentum [27]
12 April Taeyeon The Tense [28]
3 & 4 May J-Hope Hope on the Stage Tour [29]
25 May Rossa Rossa Here I Am Concert [30]
25 & 26 July G-Dragon Übermensch World Tour [31]
2 August Chen
Lyn
Kim Bum-soo
K.Will
Soyou
Heize
Lee Mu-jin
KOSTCON 2025 Tour - Korean Ost. Concert 2025 Tour [32]
9 August D.O. Doo Kyung Soo Asia Concert Tour <Do It!> [33]
2026
25 & 26 April Treasure Pulse On [34]
9 May Eric Chou Odyssey Stars [35]
16 May One Ok Rock ONE OK ROCK “DETOX” ASIA TOUR 2026 [36]
30 & 31 May F4
Ashin
F✦FOREVER City of Stars Concert Tour [37]
7 June Exo Exo Planet 6 – Exhorizon [38]
20 June Cortis Allo Bank Festival 2026 [39]
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Other events

Note:[a]

  • Host of the National Christmas Celebration to be held in 2024[41]

References

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