Darul Aman Stadium

The Darul Aman Stadium (Malay: Stadium Darul Aman) is a multi-purpose all-seater stadium in Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches.[2] The stadium was opened officially by the Sultan of Kedah in 1962 during Malaya's 1-0 victory against South Korea.[3] It has a capacity of 25,000 seats after the expansion in 1997. It was one of the venues for the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship. It is the official stadium for Malaysian Super League club Kedah Darul Aman FC.

Stadium Darul Aman
Stadium Keramat Negeri Kedah
LocationJalan Stadium, 05100 Alor Star, Kedah Darul Aman, Malaysia
OwnerState Government of Kedah
OperatorKedah State Stadium Corporation
Capacity25,000[1] (Football)
Field size120m x 70m
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Opened1962
Renovated2006, 2020
Expanded1997
General contractorSeri Temin Development Company (STDC) Sdn. Bhd.
Tenants
Kedah Darul Aman F.C.
Kuala Muda NAZA FC (2004-2009)

References

  1. "World Stadiums - Stadiums in Malaysia". Archived from the original on 27 March 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
  2. "List of football venues in Malaysia - Paked.net". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 25 December 2010.
  3. Malaya beat South Korea in new stadium - RSSSF

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