Shah Alam Stadium

Infobox Stadium
stadium_name = Stadium Shah Alam
Shah Alam Stadium
nickname =


location = flagicon|Malaysia Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
broke_ground = 1991
opened = 16 July 1994
renovated =
owner = Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam (MBSA)
operator = Selangor FA
surface = Grass pitch
Track
construction_cost = RM 460 million
architect = Hijjaz Kasturi
former_names =
tenants = Selangor FA(Malaysian Super League)
(1994-present)
seating_capacity = 81,000

Shah Alam Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Shah Alam, Malaysia. It is used mostly for football matches but also has facilities for athletics. The stadium is the home of Selangor FA, and has a capacity of 81,000. Construction began in 1991, and the stadium was officially opened in 1994, when a Dundee United selction played a Selangor FA selection.

The stadium is situated in the eastern part of Shah Alam. The Shah Alam Stadium, which consists of huge six level semi-enclosed spaces, is the largest stadium in Selangor State. It was the biggest stadium in Malaysia before the completion of the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. The frame structure is the longest free-standing arc in the world. Constructed with the latest technology, it is now a popular venue for world class sport events. The stadium was designed by a well known Malaysian Architect, Hijjaz Kasturi.

The stadium has around 5,500 car bays in parking lots surrounding the stadium. The stadium has become the major landmark in Shah Alam due to its scale and magnificent architecture. Other than sporting facilities, the stadium also has a go-kart racing circuit. Once, Universiti Teknologi Mara's (UiTM) Faculty of Performing Arts occupied a portion of the stadium as its faculty building prior to the completion of the Puncak Perdana Satellite Campus of the University.

Shah Alam Stadium is currently the home stadium for Selangor who play in Malaysia's top division - the Super League (the Premier League is new-speak for the Second Division / Championship).

City Karting Enterprise

In the carpark outside the stadium, City Karting Enterprise operates a kart track with all equipment available for hire. The enterprise is run by former Asian Formula 2000 Champion driver Ng Wai Leong.

The Amazing Race Asia

Shah Alam Stadium featured a challenge in first leg of the The Amazing Race Asia 1 where teams had to ride go-karts around the circuit.

Matches

On the 29th July, an exhibition match was played between the Malaysia Select team and Chelsea FC. The match ended in a 2-0 win for for the English side, courtesy of goals from Nicolas Anelka and Ashley Cole.

External links

* [http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/asia/malaysia/shahalam_stadium.shtml World Football Stadiums page]
* [http://www.citykarting.com/ City Karting]