I.League Announces Stadium Assessments for 2026/27 Championship

The Indonesian I.League has released the results of its stadium infrastructure assessments for clubs participating in the 2026/27 Championship season. This evaluation is a crucial part of the 2025/26 Club Licensing cycle, aimed at ensuring all venues meet the required standards before the second-tier football competition kicks off next season.

Ferry Paulus, the President Director of I.League, emphasized that the assessment process is integral to club licensing, guaranteeing that club infrastructure aligns with established standards. "Stadium assessment is part of the club licensing process that aims to ensure club infrastructure meets the set standards. This becomes the basis for planning the 2026/27 season competition," Paulus stated on Monday.

Several clubs have already committed to undertaking renovations to meet the league's requirements. Both promoted clubs and those relegated from the top tier have submitted their proposed home stadiums for the upcoming season. The list of submitted stadiums includes venues from prominent clubs like Persis Solo (Stadion Manahan), PSBS Biak (TBD), Semen Padang FC (Stadion H. Agus Salim and Stadion Gelora Bandung Lautan Api), and PSIS Semarang (Stadion Jatidiri), among others.

However, the I.League clarified that these assessment results are not final decisions. The ultimate selection of stadiums will be subject to further verification, operational inspections, and adherence to all competition regulations. A stadium's status may change based on renovation progress and any additional requirements clubs must fulfill before the season commences.