Darul Aman Stadium

The Darul Aman Stadium (Malay: Stadium Darul Aman) is an all-seater and a multi-purpose 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 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.

Stadium Darul Aman
Stadium Keramat Negeri Kedah
The stadium during Kedah FA vs. Johor Darul Ta'zim II F.C.
LocationJalan Stadium, 05100 Alor Star, Kedah Darul Aman, Malaysia
OwnerState Government of Kedah
OperatorKedah State Stadium Corporation
Capacity32,387[1] (Football)
Field size120m x 70m
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Opened1962
Renovated2006 , 2020
Expanded1997
General contractorSeri Temin Development Company (STDC) Sdn. Bhd.
Tenants
Kedah FA
Kuala Muda NAZA FC (2004-2009)

References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 27 March 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2016.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "List of football venues in Malaysia". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 25 December 2010.
  3. Malaya beat South Korea in new stadium

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