PSIM Fixes Sultan Agung Stadium After Fan Complaints, Focus on Water and Single Seats

The organizing committee (Panpel) of PSIM Yogyakarta moved quickly to respond to fan complaints by repairing facilities at Sultan Agung Stadium in Bantul. The main focus of the improvements is the water supply in the open tribune area, which has been criticized because the availability of water in the restrooms was deemed inadequate.

The repairs are being carried out together with the Education, Youth, and Sports Office (Disdikpora) of Bantul Regency and the stadium management. PSIM Panpel chairman Ermantino Handokomulyo said the move was a direct response to input from the supporter groups Brajamusti and The Maident. "We thank Disdikpora Bantul and the stadium management for working together to repair the water supply in the open tribune," he said on Tuesday (22/9/2026).

According to Ermantino, the repairs are currently being carried out comprehensively, covering gate 1 through gate 14. He also apologized for the inconvenience fans experienced at the previous match. "We apologize for those problems. Gradually, we will continue to improve the comfort of every PSIM supporter," he added.

Besides the water supply, the PSIM Panpel is also preparing further steps to maintain the single seats and improve tribune cleanliness. "The evaluation does not stop at water. We will also maintain the single seats and keep things clean so the matchday experience is safer and more comfortable," Ermantino explained.

These improvements are crucial given that PSIM will host Persija Jakarta on the fourth matchday of the 2026/2027 BRI Super League at Sultan Agung Stadium (10/10/2026). The match is expected to draw a large crowd, putting the quality of facilities in the spotlight. PSIM itself is still struggling near the bottom of the table with one point from three matches, the result of one draw and two defeats.

In the context of Indonesian football, PSIM's quick response to fan complaints shows an awareness of the importance of the stadium experience. Clubs in Liga 1 and the BRI Super League are increasingly expected to focus not only on team performance but also on the comfort and safety of facilities. This aligns with efforts by PSSI and the league operator to raise match-organizing standards, especially after a number of incidents related to stadium facilities in various regions.

Going forward, the success of these repairs will be tested in the match against Persija. If fans feel comfortable, PSIM's move could serve as an example for other clubs in managing their stadiums. But if similar problems recur, public pressure on the management will intensify again. Will PSIM be able to make Sultan Agung Stadium a home that is truly friendly to its supporters?