35 Iconic Sports Arenas in the Heart of Famous Cities

29. Gelora Bung Karno Stadium: Jakarta’s Giant

With a capacity of 77,000, Gelora Bung Karno is Southeast Asia’s crown jewel of football. Built in 1962 and named after Indonesia’s first president, the stadium hosts the national team and serves as the emotional epicenter for a nation obsessed with the sport. Renovated for the 2018 Asian Games, it combines historical significance with modern upgrades, offering one of the most electric atmospheres in Asia. Tifos light up the stands, and national pride fills every seat. For a country as sprawling as Indonesia, this is one of the few places where unity roars in unison.