Shah Alam Stadium

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Stadium Shah Alam Shah Alam Stadium
Location	Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Broke ground	1991
Opened	16 July 1994
Owner	Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam (MBSA)
Operator	Selangor FA
Surface	Grass pitch Track
Construction cost	RM 460 million
Architect	Hijjaz Kasturi
Tenants	Selangor FA Malaysian Super League
Capacity	81,000

Shah Alam Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Shah Alam, Malaysia. It is used mostly for football matches but also has facilities for athletics. The stadium is the home of Selangor FA, and has a capacity of 69,372. Construction began in 1991, and the stadium was officially opened in 1994, when a Dundee United selction played a Selangor FA selection.

The stadium is situated in the eastern part of Shah Alam. The Shah Alam Stadium, which consists of huge six level semi-enclosed spaces, is the largest stadium in Selangor State. The frame structure is the longest free-standing arc in the world. Constructed with the latest technology, it is now a popular venue for world class sport events. The stadium was designed by well known Malaysian Architect, Hijjaz Kasturi.

The stadium accommodates around 5,500 cars in parking lots surrounding the stadium. The stadium has become the major landmark in Shah Alam due to its scale and magnificent architecture. Other than sporting facilities, the stadium also has a racing kart circuit, and the faculty of performing arts for the students of Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), a local public university branch of Shah Alam.

It is currently the home stadium for Selangor who play in Malaysia's top division - the Super League (the Premier League is new-speak for the Second Division / Championship).

[edit] City Karting Enterprise

In the carpark outside the stadium, City Karting Enterprise operates a kart track with all equipment available for hire. The enterprise is run by former Asian Formula 2000 Champion driver Ng Wai Leong.