Persita Vs Persib Venue Match Moved To I Wayan Dipta Stadium

JAKARTA - Persita Tangerang is scheduled to host Persib Bandung in the seventh week of the 2025/2026 Super League. Even though Persita is the host, the match has instead moved to Bali United headquarters at I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar, on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

This news is known from an official statement on the Persib Bandung website, where Maung Bandung management received a letter regarding the adjustment of the match arena from I-League. Originally the match took place at the Indomilk Arena, Tangerang.

"Perssib received the 2025/2026 Super League Competition Venue Adjustment Circular from competition operators dated September 23, 2025," Persib wrote on the official website quoted Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

In the letter, the I-League did not reveal the reason for the transfer of the stadium. Competition operators only notify about the changing locations.

"In the circular signed by the Director of Competition I-League, Asep Saputra, it does not reveal the detailed reasons for the venue adjustment," Persib wrote.

Even though the location of the match moved to Bali, the Persita vs Persib schedule will still take place at 19.00 WIB.

This change then drew criticism from Persib Bandung supporters, I-League then responded.

The Super League competition operator confirmed that it only approved the club's request for a venue.

"We need to clarify that the decision to move venue is not based on the will of the I-League. The changes were submitted by the home team and agreed by the visitors. I-League only agreed after the agreement between the two parties."

"We understand the objection of supporters, especially in the midst of busy schedules and out-of-town matches. However, we emphasize that I-League does not set unilateral transfers. We remain committed to professionalism and transparency," the I-League official statement said on the X account.

Responding to the arena shift, Persib coach Bojan Hodak stated that his party was not disturbed. The Croatian tactician already understands the dynamics of Indonesian football by reflecting on last season.

"As we all know, last season there was the same situation as this. They changed the venue for the match. No problem and of course we are ready for a situation like this," said Hodak.