Guides to Indonesian Football

Plain-English guides to the BRI Super League, its history, supporters, rivalries and stadiums, the national team, and how to follow it all.

Start hereThe Super League explainedHow Indonesia's top flight works: 18 clubs, 34 rounds, three down.Since 1930A short historyFrom 1930 and the PSSI to the Super League era.The fansSupporter cultureBonek, Jakmania, Bobotoh and the art of the tifo.Derby daysThe great rivalriesDerbi Indonesia, the East Java derby and more.The groundsStadiums of IndonesiaFrom the 82,000-seat JIS to compact island grounds.National teamTimnas: the GarudaIndonesia's national team, past and present.On TVWatching on TVBroadcasters, streaming and kick-off times.Bahasa basicsBahasa football glossaryTribun, kandang, derbi: the words you'll hear.

Going to a match?Our matchday guide covers tickets for foreigners, which stand to choose, what to wear and getting home safely.Read the matchday guide ›Football in BaliBali United at Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar.Bali guide ›All 18 clubsStadiums, tickets, fan groups and rivals for every Super League club.Browse the clubs ›

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