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The Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, owned by the Surabaya City Government, commenced construction in 2008 and was officially opened on August 6, 2010. Over the years, the stadium has undergone significant improvements, particularly between 2019 and 2023. These enhancements encompasstheinstallation of a Giant Screen (Scoreboard), training sites, single seats, CCTVsystem, camera platform, media tribune, VOC (Venue Operation Center) facilities, perimeter fencing, parking area, and improved access.

This stadium is managed by the Department of Culture, Youth, Sports, andTourism (Disbudporapar). The stadium is located at Jl. Jawar No. 1, BenowoPakal, Surabaya, with coordinates approximately at 7°13'30.51"Sand112°37'18.15"E.

Regarding its technical specifications, the field consists of 100% natural grass, specifically Zoysia Japonica, spanning 105 x 68 meters. It incorporates an athletic track with 8 lanes, and behind the goal, a 30m x 3m area with the same surface as the Field of Play (FOP). The stadium boasts a seating capacity of approximately 44,182 single seats, distributed across two tribunes: Lower Tribune and Upper Tribune. Additionally, there are 7 VVIP Box Rooms, and the stadium roof covers the main and opposite stands.

The stadium provides essential amenities such as team dressing rooms, match equipment rooms, medical facilities, doping control room, media zone, broadcast center, VOC room, infotainment room, VVIP room, indoor warm-up area, and more. The lighting within the stadium is maintained at 2800 Lux, supported by CCTV, a Giant Screen (Scoring Board), and a PA System (Infotainment). Moreover, Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium includes three training fields, an indoor field, a race circuit, a roller skates arena, a parking zone, and a mosque, ensuring a comprehensive facility for various activities.