YOGYAKARTA – The chaos between supporters occurred again. Because of the supporters of Persib Bandung forced to come to the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) during an away match against PSIM Yogyakarta at Sultan Agung Stadium, Bantul, Sunday, August 24, 2025. The problem is, guest supporters have actually been prohibited from coming.
Polda DIY has actually carried out the security of the PSIM match against Persib which ended in a 1-1 draw. From the statement of the police, the match took place starting at 15.30-17.20 WIB.
Persib supporters were not allowed to come to Yogyakarta. More than that, they are also prohibited from entering the stadium. The prohibition was based on a decision from the coordination meeting (coordination meeting) held at Wisma PSIM, Thursday, August 21, 2025.
The coordination meeting itself was attended by representatives of Yogyakarta Police, Bantul Police, PSIM Panpel and ticket section and supporters of Brajamusti and Maident. The meeting discussed security during the match.
“In the meeting agreed the ticket quota was limited only for PSIM supporters. The consideration was that PSSI had not revoked the ban on the presence of visitors’ supporters in every Super League match,” said Head of the DIY Police Commissioner Ihsan in a statement before the media in Yogyakarta on Monday, August 2525.
“The Panpel has also conveyed to the supporters of Persib supporters to appeal to supporters not to attend the match,” said Kabidhumas.
The prohibition for guest supporters is indeed not only from the security. PSSI actually has determined that the ban is still valid for the 2025/2026 season competition.
It’s just that the ban was violated by Persib supporters. They still came to Bantul and entered the stadium to watch the PSIM match against Persib.
“When the match will take place, some of the supporters of Persib are present at the Sultan Agung Stadium. There was a tension because of taunting each other even though it could be controlled by officers. They were evacuated using a Dalmas Ditsamapta DIY Delocated truck,” Ihsan said.
It’s just that when the match was over and supporters left the stadium there was friction between Persib supporters and PSIM supporters.
The incident at 21.00 WIB occurred outside the stadium, precisely at the intersection of Empat Pingit, Yogyakarta. The friction resulted in one person suffering a wound which then received treatment at Bethesda Hospital.
“The bus supporters in Pingit grazed one of the PSIM supporters. The victim then received treatment at the hospital,” he said.
After the incident, the two groups of supporters immediately made peace. Persib supporters then provide compensation of Rp2.5 million.
But the incident in Pingit eventually triggered the reaction of PSIM supporters which caused friction incidents in several locations. Including the incident of the destruction of a bus and hiace which was an Ersib supporting vehicle in the Ngabean parking lot, Yogyakarta.
In the incident, Persib supporters in the bus could be evacuated by officers to Mako Police Yogyakarta. “For several other chaos locations can also be controlled by officers in the field. The current situation has been conducive.
Some injured victims due to the friction incident had received treatment and were allowed to go home by the hospital, including supporters supporting the Persib Bandung team had returned with police officers.
Kabidhumas also denied the victim died during tension between supporters. “The news was completely untrue. We make sure it’s a hoax,” Ihsan said. Persib supporters were sent home on Monday morning. There are 177 people.
Understanding the Fan Clash: A Summary of Key Events
The recent match between PSIM Yogyakarta and Persib Bandung at the Sultan Agung Stadium on August 24, 2025, was marred by incidents involving supporters. Despite a ban on away fans, Persib supporters travelled to Yogyakarta, leading to tensions and clashes. To better understand the sequence of events,a timeline is provided below.
| Date | Time (WIB) | Event | Details |
|—————-|————|———————————————————-|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
| august 21, 2025 | – | Coordination Meeting | Held at Wisma PSIM, discussing security arrangements, including ticket quotas and the ban on away fans. |
| August 24, 2025 | 15:30 | Match Kick-off | PSIM Yogyakarta vs. Persib Bandung at Sultan Agung Stadium. Match ended in a 1-1 draw. |
| August 24,2025 | 17:20 | Match End | |
| August 24,2025 | ~21:00 | Post-Match Incident | Friction between Persib and PSIM supporters outside the stadium,near the intersection of Empat Pingit. One person sustained injuries. |
| August 25, 2025 | – | Aftermath | Clashes continued at several other locations, including damage to Persib supporters’ vehicles. Peace talks were held, and compensation was provided to the injured PSIM fan. |
| August 26,2025 | – | Police Action | 177 Persib supporters were sent home, and police investigation on more incidents continues. |
| August 26,2025 | – | False News | DIY police rejects false news about casualties in the incident |
FAQ: Addressing Concerns and Clarifying the Incident
This section provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding the fan clash,aiming to provide clarity and address potential misconceptions.
Q: Why were Persib Bandung supporters banned from attending the match?
A: The ban on away supporters was in place due to PSSI regulations, which had not yet been revoked prior to the 2025/2026 season. A coordination meeting prior to the match also decided to limit tickets to PSIM supporters only.
Q: What happened during the match?
A: The match between PSIM Yogyakarta and persib Bandung was attended by some Persib supporters despite the ban. There were tensions, as supporters tried to enter the stadium, requiring the intervention of law enforcement officials. The match ended in a tie.
Q: Where did the clashes occur?
A: conflicts mainly happened outside Sultan Agung Stadium after the match, especially at the intersection of Empat Pingit. Subsequent incidents occurred at various locations around Yogyakarta,including the Ngabean parking lot.
Q: Were there any injuries?
A: Yes, at least one supporter was injured during the post-match conflict and afterward received medical attention at Bethesda Hospital.
Q: What actions were taken after the clashes?
A: Police intervened, and Persib supporters provided compensation to the injured PSIM fan. Investigations are current on more potential incidents, with a total of 177 Persib supporters being sent home.
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