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Java United FC

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The former Malut United, now based in Semarang and renamed for 2026-27, at the hillside Jatidiri Stadium.
Java United FC

Club Facts

Founded
2016 (lineage via Malut United; Java United from 2026)
Head Coach (2026-27)
Fábio Lefundes
Home City
Semarang, Central Java
Honours
No major honours; finished 3rd in Liga 1 2024-25 as Malut United
League
Super League
Nicknames
Laskar Kepodang Emas
Home Stadium
Jatidiri Stadium
Stadium Capacity
18000

Java United is the new identity of Malut United, who finished third in Liga 1 in 2024-25 while based in Ternate, North Maluku. The club relocated to Semarang and took its new name for 2026-27, a move that cost it a two-point deduction under league rules on changing home base. The nickname is Laskar Kepodang Emas.

Home games are at Jatidiri Stadium in the Karangrejo hills of south Semarang, about ten minutes from Simpang Lima. Promotional ticket prices in the club's first season in the city have been among the cheapest in the league.

Tips for visitors

  • Ticket prices are among the cheapest in the Super League, but early sales have opened only some stands (e.g. the west stand). Buy online in advance at javaunited.com.
  • The club is new to Semarang, which is also home to long-established PSIS and their fans (Panser Biru, SneX). Avoid wearing PSIS colours to a Java United game.
  • Check the venue before travelling: the 2026-27 season has already seen several games moved or played behind closed doors by league or police decision.

Fixtures, venues and ticket rules change often. Check the club's official channels before you travel.

Photo: Jatidiri Stadium. By Nodanodaboo, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Tickets & Getting There

Stadium Address
Jl. Telaga Bodas Raya, Karangrejo, Gajahmungkur, Semarang, Central Java, Semarang, Indonesia
Getting There
Jatidiri is in the Karangrejo hills of south Semarang, about 4 km (10-15 minutes by taxi) from Simpang Lima in the city centre. Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport (SRG) is about 7 km away, roughly 20 minutes by road.
Ticket Prices
Rp15,000-27,000 (promotional prices for 2026-27 home games, e.g. Rp15k v Garudayaksa in Sep 2026 and Rp27k v Bali United in Oct 2026)
How Tickets Are Sold
Online through the club's official website, javaunited.com

Big matches sell out. Buy through official channels only.

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