2024–25 Liga 1 (Indonesia) Explained

Competition:Liga 1
Dates:9 August 2024 – 24 May 2025[1]
Season:2024–25
Continentalcup1:Champions League 2
Continentalcup2:AFC Challenge League
Continentalcup3:ASEAN Club Championship
Matches:18
Total Goals:38
League Topscorer:Gustavo
Nermin Haljeta
Privat Mbarga
(3 goals)
Biggest Home Win:Persib 4–1 PSBS
(9 August 2024)
PSM 3–0 Persis
(10 August 2024)
Persija 3–0 Barito Putera
(10 August 2024)
Biggest Away Win:Persik 1–3 Bali United
(11 August 2024)
Semen Padang 1–3 Borneo Samarinda
(12 August 2024)
Arema 0–2 Borneo Samarinda
(17 August 2024)
PSS 0–2 Persik
(19 August 2024)
Highest Scoring:Persib 4–1 PSBS
(9 August 2024)
Longest Wins:2 matches
Bali United
Borneo Samarinda
PSM
Longest Unbeaten:2 matches
Bali United
Borneo Samarinda
Dewa United
Malut United
Persebaya
Persib
Persija
Persita
PSM
Longest Winless:2 matches
Arema
Dewa United
Madura United
Malut United
Persis
PSBS
PSS
Semen Padang
Longest Losses:2 matches
Persis
PSBS
PSS
Semen Padang
Highest Attendance:25,632
Persebaya 1–0 PSS
(11 August 2024)
Lowest Attendance:0
Barito Putera 1–0 Madura United
(16 August 2024)
Persita 0–0 Persija
(18 August 2024)
Dewa United 2–2 Persib
(19 August 2024)
(excluding matches played behind closed doors)
Attendance:91,542
Average Attendance:5,086
Prevseason:2023–24
Nextseason:2025–26
Updated:19 August 2024

The 2024–25 Liga 1 (also known as the 2024–25 BRI Liga 1 for sponsorship reasons)[2] will be the 15th season of the Liga 1, the top Indonesian football league since its establishment in 2008. This season will be the first to use Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the history of Indonesian football league.[3] [4]

The summer transfer window opened on Wednesday 12 June 2024 and will close on Tuesday 3 September 2024. Meanwhile, the winter window will open on Thursday 19 December 2024 and will close on Wednesday 15 January 2025. Persib were the defending champions after defeating Madura United 6–1 on aggregate in the Championship Series final previous season.[5]

Teams

Promotion and relegation (pre-season)

18 teams will compete in the league – the fifteen teams from the previous season and three teams promoted from the Liga 2.[6]

Teams relegated to Liga 2

The first team to be relegated were Persikabo 1973 after losing 5–2 to Persik in an away match on 28 March 2024, ending their seven-years (previously as PS TNI) in the top division.[7]

The second team to be relegated were Bhayangkara Presisi. Their rescue mission went short in Matchday 32 as relegation contender, Persita drew 1–1 against Persik. The result ensured Bhayangkara Presisi to be unable to break out of relegation. Their fate was sealed further after a 1–2 loss in their own match of the fixture against Bali United on 20 April 2024 and this result ended their seven-years in the top division.[8]

The third and final team to be relegated were RANS Nusantara after losing 3–2 to PSM in an away match on 30 April 2024, ending their two-years in the top division.[9]

Teams promoted from Liga 2

The first two teams to earn promotion from Liga 2 were PSBS and Semen Padang, who were qualified to final round on 29 February 2024. PSBS defeated Persiraja 5–1 on aggregate and this was its first promotion to the top division,[10] while Semen Padang defeated Malut United 2–1 on aggregate and returned to top division after five-years absence.[11]

Malut United was the last to be promoted after defeating Persiraja on 3–2 aggregate at promotion play-off which was held on 9 March 2024.[12] Just like PSBS, this is the first time Malut United will compete in the top division.

Teams by provinces

RankProvinceNumber Teams
1 East Java4Arema, Madura United, Persebaya, and Persik
2 Banten2Dewa United and Persita
Central JavaPersis and PSIS
4 Bali1Bali United
East KalimantanBorneo Samarinda
JakartaPersija
North MalukuMalut United
PapuaPSBS
South KalimantanBarito Putera
South SulawesiPSM
West JavaPersib
West SumatraSemen Padang
YogyakartaPSS

Locations and stadiums

TeamLocationStadiumCapacity2023–24 season
AremaMalangGelora Soeprijadi, at Blitar15,00015th
Bali UnitedGianyarKapten I Wayan Dipta18,0004th
Barito PuteraBanjarmasinDemang Lehman, at Banjarbaru15,00010th
Sultan Agung, at Bantul35,000
Borneo SamarindaSamarindaSegiri16,000Liga 1 Third Place
Batakan, at Balikpapan40,000
Dewa UnitedSouth TangerangKapten I Wayan Dipta, at Gianyar30,0005th
Madura UnitedPamekasanGelora Bangkalan, at Bangkalan13,500Liga 1 Runner Up
Malut UnitedSofifiGelora Kie Raha, at Ternate15,000Promotion play-off winner
PersebayaSurabayaGelora Bung Tomo46,80612th
PersibBandungGelora Bandung Lautan Api38,000Liga 1 Champion
Jalak Harupat, at Bandung Regency27,000
PersijaJakartaJakarta International82,0008th
Gelora Bung Karno[13] 77,200
PersikKediriBrawijaya20,0009th
PersisSurakartaManahan20,0007th
PersitaTangerangSultan Agung, at Bantul30,00014th
PSBSBiak NumforLukas Enembe, at Jayapura40,000Liga 2 Champion
PSISSemarangJatidiri18,0006th
Moch. Soebroto, at Magelang30,000
PSMMakassarGelora B.J. Habibie, at Parepare20,00011th
Batakan, at Balikpapan40,000
PSSSlemanMaguwoharjo31,70013th
Manahan, at Surakarta20,000
Semen PadangPadangGelora Haji Agus Salim11,000Liga 2 Runner Up
Notes:

Personnel and kits

Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and coaches may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

TeamHead coachCaptainKit manufacturerMain kit sponsorOther kit sponsor(s)
Etams[14] GreenfieldsAnargya Aset Manajemen, Accola Hotel, Terrazone, Pertamina
SPECS[15] IndofoodKukuBima, Trima+, Bank Ina, Oppo, Mandiri Coal, ACMIC, Honda, Alderon, Mandiri Contractor, Mandiri Services, CBN Fiber, Indomie, Riung, YCAB Foundation, Mandiri Tranship
H[16] Hasnur Group
SPECS[17] Ansaf (Domestic)
Pupuk Kaltim (ACC)
Pupuk Kaltim, Ghani Raya Mandiri
DRX[18] BAIC Indonesia[19] Cow Play Cow Moo, Carstensz Residence and Mall BSD, JHL Solitaire
DRX[20] Trans Utama Kargo
SPECS[21] Mineral TrobosPT Gebe Sinar Perkasa, PT Gebe Prima Mandiri, Lumbung Ikan Maluku
AZAKapal ApiExtra Joss, Indomie, Teh Bonteh, Citicon, MPM Honda Distributor
Sportama[22] IndofoodPlanet Persib, Le Minerale, Greenfields, Teh Pucuk Harum, Intersport, Pria Punya Selera, Indomie, Kopi ABC
Carlos Peña JuaragaIndomieAmman Mineral, J Trust Bank, Le Minerale
DRXAthletes For Good
Made by club[23] Free FireMinyak Goreng Sania, Aladin Bank

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Resmi! Liga 1 2024/2025 Kick-off 9 Agustus, Dibuka Persib vs PSBS Biak . 20 June 2024 . 21 June 2024 . suara.com . id.
  2. Web site: Hasil RUPS PT LIB: 8 Pemain Asing Bebas, Sponsor BRI, Official Broadcaster Emtek Group . 26 June 2024 . www.bola.net . id.
  3. Web site: Bolasport.com . PT LIB Beberkan Mekanisme VAR Untuk Liga 1 Musim Depan - Diterapkan di Seluruh Laga, Siapkan Pengamanan Berlapis . 9 June 2024 . www.bolasport.com . id.
  4. Web site: Resmi! VAR Akan Dipakai Sepanjang Musim Liga 1 2024 / 2025 . 10 June 2024 . www.bola.com . id.
  5. Web site: Bolasport.com . Hasil Final Championship Series - Kalahkan Madura United, Persib Sah Juara Liga 1 2023-2024 - Bolasport.com . 31 May 2024 . www.bolasport.com . id.
  6. Web site: Daftar 18 Klub Liga 1 2024/25, Wakil Papua-Sumatera Hadir Lagi. Detik.com. 2 May 2024. 2 May 2024. id.
  7. Web site: Persikabo Jadi Tim Pertama Degradasi dari Liga 1 Musim ini. CNN Indonesia. 28 March 2024. 2 April 2024. id.
  8. Web site: 20 April 2024 . Perjalanan Bhayangkara FC dari Persikubar, Merger dengan PS Polri, Juara, Lalu Degradasi dari Liga 1 . 20 April 2024 . Viva.co.id . id.
  9. Web site: Klub RANS Nusantara Milik Raffi Ahmad Degradasi dari Liga 1. CNN Indonesia. 30 April 2024. 1 May 2024. id.
  10. Web site: PSBS Biak Promosi ke Liga 1 Usai Hajar Persiraja. CNN Indonesia. 29 February 2024. 2 May 2024. id.
  11. Web site: Semen Padang Resmi Promosi Liga 1, Lawan PSBS Biak di Final Liga 2. CNN Indonesia. 29 February 2024. 2 May 2024. id.
  12. Web site: Malut United Promosi ke Liga 1, Kemenangan bagi Rakyat Maluku. Kompas.com. 9 March 2024. 2 May 2024. id.
  13. Web site: Persija Jakarta Daftarkan Stadion GBK dan JIS Sebagai Kandang di Liga 1 2024-2025. 2024-07-07 . akurat.co . id-ID.
  14. Web site: Siap melangkah dengan semangat baru, Arema FC resmi menggandeng @etams_indonesia sebagai apparel untuk 1 musim kedepan dengan opsi perpanjangan.✊ #BismillahBangkit #aremafc #aremania #salamsatujiwa . Instagram. 2024-05-18.
  15. Web site: Jersey baru, Semangat Baru ⚪⚫ Mari #BerjuangBersama #baliunited #jersey #BerjuangBersama . Instagram. 2024-08-05.
  16. Web site: NEW HOPE, NEW ERA✨ Mempersembahkan, Jersey Tanding Laskar Antasari Musim 2024/2025 ! ⚫️ #prideofbanua #wajasampaikaputing. Instagram. 2024-06-28.
  17. Web site: A special collaboration to and keep the passion #SpecsIndonesia #BorneoFC #InspireGreatness #Manyala #WeAreSamarindans #SatuDekadePesutEtam. Instagram. 2024-06-28.
  18. Web site: Bolasport.com . 30 April 2024 . Apparel Asal Indonesia DRX Wear akan Jadi Sponsor 4 Klub Liga 1, Siap-siap Go Internasional - Semua Halaman - Bolasport.com . 5 June 2024 . www.bolasport.com . id.
  19. Web site: BAIC Indonesia Sponsori Dewa United. otomotif.kompas.com. id. Selma. Aulia. Aditya. Maulana. 20 July 2024. 20 July 2024. BAIC Indonesia Sponsors Dewa United. Kompas.
  20. Web site: Sebagai official apparel partner Madura United untuk musim 2024/2025, DRX WEAR berkomitmen untuk menjaga dan meneruskan warisan sepak bola Indonesia.. Instagram. 2024-06-14.
  21. Web site: Jersey Malut United 24/25 by Specs ⚪️⚫️ @Jerseyforum @JerseyLigina @klambibola. X.com. 2024-07-29.
  22. Web site: Sportama . Official Persib Web.
  23. Web site: Jersey. Persis Solo.