Andi Mattalatta Stadium Explained

Stadium Name:Andi Mattalatta Stadium
Location:Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Coordinates:-5.1584°N 119.4155°W
Built:1950
Demolished:2020
Owner:Government of Makassar City
Operator:PT. PSM
Tenants:PSM Makassar
Seating Capacity:15,000
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Pushpin Label:Andi Mattalatta Stadium

Andi Mattalatta Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It was used mostly for football matches. The stadium held 15,000 people and was the home stadium of PSM Makassar. This stadium was the center of the 4th National Sports Week event in 1957. The stadium was inaugurated for use on July 6, 1957 or two months before the opening of the 4th National Sports Week event in 1957 which was held in Makassar.

Historically, this stadium was located on or very near to the Japanese POW camp during World War II.

On 21 October 2020, this stadium was demolished.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Melihat Lagi Perjalanan Stadion Mattoanging Markas Bersejarah PSM Makassar. id. Makassar. detikSulsel. 2 November 2022. 4 February 2023. Isman. Andi Nur.