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Stadion Gelora Bung Tomo (GBT) is a modern sporting colossus and the fortress of one of Indonesia’s most historic and successful football clubs. Located in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, this 46,000-seater is more than a stadium; it is the beating heart of Aremania, the fanatical supporters of Persebaya Surabaya.
Full Address: Jalan Stadion Gelora Bung Tomo, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.
Country: Indonesia
Location: Surabaya, East Java
Capacity: 46,000 spectators
Construction Started: 2008
Opened: 11 August 2010
Main Use: Football
Other Uses: Athletics (track and field) and major concerts
Primary Tenant: Persebaya Surabaya football club (nicknamed Bajul Ijo or Green Crocodile)
The stadium’s soul is its legendary tenant, Persebaya Surabaya, founded in 1927. The club is a cornerstone of Indonesian football history and culture.
Trophy-Laden History: Persebaya is one of Indonesia’s most decorated clubs, having been crowned national champions multiple times. They won their first two titles in consecutive years, 1951 and 1952, establishing an early dynasty.
Massive Modern Following: Reflecting its immense popularity, Persebaya was among the first Indonesian sports clubs to surpass 1 million followers on its main social media page, a testament to its nationwide fanbase.
Historic Friendly Match: The club inaugurated their new home with a high-profile friendly on 17 January 2012 against English club Queens Park Rangers (QPR), then competing in the English Premier League. Persebaya scored a memorable goal in a 2-1 defeat, marking the stadium’s debut with an international spectacle.
Built to replace the older Gelora 10 November Stadium, GBT was a landmark project:
Namesake: The stadium is named in honor of Bung Tomo (Sutomo), a fiery revolutionary orator and military leader who was a native son of Surabaya and a key figure in the 1945 Battle of Surabaya.
Modern Design: It features a bold, contemporary design with a distinctive undulating roof that covers all seating areas, shielding fans from sun and rain—a crucial feature in the tropical climate. Its steep, single-tier stands ensure an intimate and intimidating atmosphere, with spectators close to the pitch.
Multi-Functional Venue: Beyond football and athletics, its design and capacity make it a premier venue in East Java for large-scale international concerts and events.
Since opening, GBT has been a hub for major events:
Persebaya’s Home: It hosts all of Persebaya’s Liga 1 home matches, where the atmosphere is consistently ranked among the most electrifying and formidable in Asia.
Indonesian National Team: The stadium has been a regular home for the Indonesian national football team during FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaigns, known for its incredibly supportive and loud crowds.
2018 Asian Games: The stadium was a key football venue for the 2018 Asian Games, hosting several matches, including the men’s football gold medal final between South Korea and Japan.
Renovation for Asian Games: In preparation for the 2018 Asian Games, the stadium underwent significant upgrades, including pitch replacement, enhancements to lighting and broadcasting facilities, and general refurbishment to meet the highest international event standards.
Stadion Gelora Bung Tomo stands as a symbol of Surabaya’s proud sporting heritage, modern ambition, and unwavering passion for football.
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With the growing popularity of nighttime sports events, professional competitions demand higher lighting quality. The glare from traditional fixtures can no longer meet athletes’ expectations for sensory experience. Leveraging breakthroughs in MECREE’s sports lighting technology, our precise light control and anti-glare designs enable athletes to perform at their peak and enjoy an exceptional sports experience.
Issues caused by unnecessary nighttime lighting, such as light pollution and light trespass, are increasingly concerning and have led to rising public complaints. Amid growing environmental awareness, lighting designers must prioritize controlling “Light Pollution” and “Light Trespass.” We are committed to addressing this challenge through innovative optical technologies.
Currently common traditional stadium lights model for some international stadiums as below:
MVF406/1800W, HNF003, MVF401, MVF403, MVF024, EF-2000, YOA56305, YOAX56400, 2kW: HQI-TS 2000WDS, 2kW: HQI-TS 1000WDS, MHN-SA 2KW 400V/956, MHN-SB/HO 2KW 400V/956, LPW2000M/D, LPW1000MB/L, LPP2000MHN-SA, LPP2000MHN-SB.
There is big problem that traditional lamps can not cannot meet the needs of 4K and 8K high-definition broadcast and huge energy consumption.
With the strengthening of environmental lighting awareness and the pursuit of high-quality lighting, there is a trend to replace traditional lamps by high quality of LED Stadium Lights.
MECREE has launched the following series of LED Sport Stadium Lighting:
MECREE’s specially engineered precision lighting control is designed to meet the needs of such users. The polarized light range of 65-73° is defined as the P73-L and A65 series products, which deliver an unparalleled visual experience while offering access to thousands of IES profiles.
Our precisely engineered optics of polarized light aim light directly onto the field of play, to shine uniformly and to minimize glare. Outdoor venues benefit from spill light control, no more skyglow and no more complaints from the neighbors.
1. Such light shield is useless,just misleading customers.
2. As tested it will cause 30% reduction of light output
3. While 70% still have high overflow
4. Unbearable strong glare
5. Waste energy,outdated reflective technology
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Customized crossarms are available to meet all your existing old poles without replacing the main rod, crossarms bolt directly to light pole, easy and accurate installation saves time, ensures performance, safety and reliability,also lower the budget.
In current sports lighting projects, high-altitude light calibration is recognized as a major efficiency bottleneck. The process carries high safety risks, is prone to aiming deviations, and involves cumbersome installation and removal procedures, making it difficult to achieve the required uniformity.
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Easy Installation: With a simple design, it allows rapid mounting and dismounting, significantly lowering the operational threshold.
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Efficient Operation: Reduces labor and time costs by up to 80%. Calibrating 200 fixtures at height previously took 20 days; now the same workload can be completed in just 4 days.
Choosing MECREE means choosing a safer, more precise, and highly efficient sports lighting solution.
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