Persib Bandung cannot use Stadion Si Jalak Harupat in Soreang, Kabupaten Bandung, for their upcoming Super League 2026/2027 home fixture against PSM Makassar, according to local sports authorities. The fixture, scheduled for Sunday, September 6, 2026, at 19.00 WIB (12:00 UTC), faces relocation after tournament organizers mandated a total closure of the stadium for upcoming international tournament preparations.
Mandatory Closure for FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Stadion Si Jalak Harupat will undergo intensive pitch maintenance and turf repairs under the direct instruction of FIFA and PSSI, as reported by the Head of the Youth and Sports Office (Kadispora) of Bandung Regency, Dicky Anugrah. The closure applies to all non-FIFA matches, meaning the club cannot host the Super League encounter at the venue.
“Persib is not permitted on September 6 to play at Si Jalak Harupat because it is already in the maintenance period ahead of the FIFA Asian Cup,” Dicky stated, as noted in local reports. Maintenance teams began turf restoration immediately after Persib completed their AFC Champions League Two playoff fixture against Manila Digger on Monday, August 31, 2026. Authorities confirmed that international tournament delegates are scheduled to arrive on September 19, 2026, to conduct initial pitch trials ahead of the tournament kickoff at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on September 25, 2026.
Search for an Alternative Home Venue
Faced with a tight turnaround before the September 6 fixture, the management of PT Persib Bandung Bermartabat is working to shift the match to Stadion Gelora Bandung Lautan Api (GBLA). The club’s primary home ground has recently undergone pitch renovations of its own, though portions of the turf remain a point of discussion among supporters and club officials.
Persib previously utilized Stadion GBLA for domestic duties while preparing alternatives for their continental campaign. Kuswara S. Taryono, a commissioner at PT Persib Bandung Bermartabat, confirmed that the committee is pushing forward with preparations to ensure the venue meets official match standards in time for the weekend kickoff. Ticket sales for the opening clash against PSM Makassar have already commenced through the club’s digital application channels while logistical teams finalize stadium readiness.
Addressing Supporter Concerns
Local administration officials pushed back against online speculation regarding the stadium ban. Dicky Anugrah clarified that the decision originated strictly from international governing body guidelines rather than local municipal opposition, addressing rumors circulated among fan groups such as Viking and Bobotoh.
“So it is not the regional government,” Dicky emphasized. “Issues were fried by Viking, by Bobotoh, so it is not Persib’s rejection being pressured by the Regency Government. But that has been determined through FIFA and PSSI.”
What Comes Next
Persib Bandung and match organizers face a race against time to complete pitch preparations at Stadion GBLA ahead of the September 6, 2026 fixture against PSM Makassar. Club officials will release updated ticketing and entry protocols via official channels as ground inspectors sign off on the playing surface.
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