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Likas Stadium (Malay: Stadium Likas) is a multi-purpose stadium in Likas, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. It is mainly used for association football and athletics and it is located within Likas Sports Complex. It has been the home stadium of Sabah FC since its opening in 2001. Likas Stadium has a capacity of 35,000, making it the 8th largest football stadium in Malaysia in terms of seating capacity.[1]

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Likas Stadium
Stadium Likas

Location	Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Owner	Sabah FC
Capacity	35,000
Field size	105 m × 68 m (115 yd × 74 yd)
Surface	Grass pitch Track
Scoreboard	Olympex
Construction
Opened	1983; 39 years ago (1983)
Renovated	2001; 21 years ago (2001)
Construction cost	undisclosed
Tenants
Sabah FC KDMM FC

The stadium is also located not far from the Kota Kinabalu city which is about 10 minutes drive or 40 minutes walk. The stadium itself is a walking distant to the nearest sport complex centre, 2km open space jogging trek which has a beautiful lake view, wall climbing facilities, skate boarding and roller blading court, tennis court and sport hostel.

This stadium was originally an all-standing venue with a small grandstand that seated 200 people. A major renovation of the stadium was finished in 2001 for the hosting of the Sukma Games in 2002. It is also the start and end point of the Borneo International Marathon held annually in Kota Kinabalu. IRB Borneo Sevens Rugby is also a regularly held event here. Some big event such as music concert are also held in this stadium.

See also

• Sport in Malaysia

References

External links

• Borneo International Marathon Official Website
• Sukma IX Sabah 2002

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