North Sumatra Stadium
Association football stadium in North Sumatra, Indonesia
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North Sumatra Stadium (Indonesian: Stadion Utama Sumatera Utara; Abbreviated as SUSU), 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.[6][7]
Stadion Utama Sumatera Utara SUSU | |
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 Interactive map of North Sumatra Stadium | |
| Location | Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia |
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| Coordinates | 3°36′10.46″N 98°49′20.325″E |
| Owner | North Sumatra Government |
| Capacity | 25,750[1] |
| Surface | Hybrid grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 14 August 2020[2] |
| Built | September 2023 – September 2024[3] |
| Opened | 15 October 2024[4] |
| Construction cost | Rp. 587 Billion (September 2023)[5] |
| Project manager | LLC JCM and LLC Ciriajasa |
| Main contractors | Adhi Karya |
| Tenants | |
| 2024 National Sports Week PSMS Medan | |
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.[8]
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.[9]
Sporting events
2024 Pekan Olahraga Nasional
In 2024, the 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.[10]
Association football
In June 2025, PSMS Medan, one of Indonesia’s most historic football clubs, announced that they would temporarily use the 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.[11]
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.[12][13] Indonesia is competing against Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Mali.[14]
ASEAN U-19 Championship
The ASEAN U-19 Championship 2026 will be held at North Sumatra Stadium, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, from June 1–14, 2026.[15]
2031 AFC Asian Cup bid
The 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.[16]
International football matches
2025 Indonesian Independence Cup
| Date | Time (UTC+07) | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 August 2025 | 15.30 |  Mali | 5–1 |  Uzbekistan |
1,123 |
| 19.30 |  Indonesia | 2–2 |  Tajikistan |
12,517 | |
| 15 August 2025 | 15.30 | Tajikistan | 2–4 | Mali |
1,067 |
| 19.30 | Uzbekistan | 0–2 | Indonesia |
21,537 | |
| 18 August 2025 | 16.00 | Uzbekistan | 3–3 | Tajikistan |
3,115 |
| 20.30 | Indonesia | 1–2 | Mali |
21,991 |
Entertainment events
| Date | Artists | Events | Attendance | Revenue | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | |||||
| 20 September | Nidji feat Denada | Closing Ceremony 2024 National Sports Week | 11.377 | — | |
| 2025 | |||||
| 18 August | NTRL | Indepenence Cup | 21,991 | — | |
Gallery
During the 2024 National Sports Week Closing Ceremony
