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Official: Persija vs. Persib 'Big Match' in Jakarta to Allow Spectators

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The "Derbi Indonesia" between Persija Jakarta and Persib Bandung in the 2026/27 Super League will be held in Jakarta with spectators.
  • The match is scheduled for September 12 at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), with potential restrictions on away fans due to high rivalry.
  • League organizers accommodated club requests in scheduling, adopting a system similar to major international leagues like the Premier League and J.League.

Football fans in Jakarta can rejoice as the highly anticipated "Derbi Indonesia" between Persija Jakarta and Persib Bandung is confirmed to take place in the capital city with spectators. Ferry Paulus, President Director of the Indonesian League (I.League), announced that the classic match of the 2026/27 Super League season will be held at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK) on Saturday, September 12.

Yes, in Jakarta.

— Ferry PaulusThe President Director of the Indonesian League confirming the location of the Persija vs. Persib match.

While the presence of fans is confirmed, Paulus indicated that away supporters might be restricted due to the intense rivalry, a common practice for high-stakes matches similar to the Arema vs. Persebaya fixture. The last time this derby was played in Jakarta was in July 2019, also at SUGBK, ending in a 1-1 draw. Last season, Persija's home match against Persib was moved from Jakarta to Samarinda due to permit issues, with Persib securing a 2-1 victory.

With spectators, of course. With spectators.

— Ferry PaulusThe President Director of the Indonesian League confirming that the match will be open to the public.

Paulus also explained the scheduling decision to place the match in the second week of the season, citing a specific request from Persija Jakarta. The I.League has adopted a scheduling system similar to major international competitions like the Premier League and J.League, allowing clubs to submit requests for match dates, such as aligning home games with club anniversaries. These requests are considered based on priority.

All the scheduling we are doing this year uses a system adopted from major competitions like the Premier League, J.League, and other major competitions.

— Ferry PaulusThe President Director of the Indonesian League explaining the new scheduling system.

Before their September 12 clash, both Persija and Persib will play their respective opening matches on September 5 and 6. Persija will start the season with an away game against Borneo, while Persib will host PSM Makassar.

So we introduced it three months ago, they then submit, for example, let's say a club requests that their home match be on their anniversary. All of that is accommodated. Everything is accommodated with the agendas or calendars that we have set.

— Ferry PaulusThe President Director of the Indonesian League elaborating on how club requests are incorporated into the league's schedule.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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