Darul Aman Stadium

Darul Aman Stadium
Stadium Darul Aman
Location Jalan Stadium,
05100 Alor Star,
Kedah Darul Aman,
Malaysia.
Owner State Government of Kedah
Operator Kedah State Stadium Corporation
Capacity 32,387[1] (Football)
Field size 120m x 70m
Construction
Opened 1962
Renovated 2006
Expanded 1997
General contractor Seri Temin Development Company (STDC) Sdn. Bhd.
Tenants
Kedah FA (Malaysian Super League)
Kuala Muda NAZA FC (Malaysian Premier League)

The Darul Aman Stadium (Malay: Stadium Darul Aman) is an all-seater and a multi-purpose stadium in Alor Star, 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 winning 1-0 against South Korea.[3] It has a capacity of 32,387 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's club Kedah FA.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.worldstadiums.com/asia/countries/malaysia.shtml
  2. ↑ List of football venues in Malaysia
  3. ↑ Malaya beat South Korea in new stadium

Coordinates: 6°08′10″N 100°22′18″E / 6.136021°N 100.371764°E / 6.136021; 100.371764


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