Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil Venue Guide

Location

Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur

Venue

KL Sports City

Capacity

Up to 16,000

Type

Indoor arena

Contact

+60 3 8992 0888

About Axiata Arena

Axiata Arena (formerly Putra Indoor Stadium) is Malaysia's largest indoor venue, located in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, within the KL Sports City (Kuala Lumpur Sports City) complex. It opened in 1998 and was rebranded as Axiata Arena in 2017. The arena has a maximum capacity of 16,000 for sports (13,000 permanent upholstered seats plus 3,000 retractable seats) and approximately 11,000 seats for concert configurations. The rectangular floor measures 69 × 35 meters and is equipped with 4K UHD LED scoreboards, an advanced sound system (SENNHEISER & L-Acoustics, 103 dB), LED floodlighting up to 2,000 lux, five corporate suites, VVIP holding rooms, and Wi‑Fi. It has hosted major concerts (e.g. Dua Lipa, IU, G-Dragon, Super Junior), the 1998 Commonwealth Games gymnastics, Malaysia Masters badminton, and the 2009 ASEAN Para Games.

Venue Features

Item	Details
Capacity	16,000 max (sports); 13,000 permanent + 3,000 retractable; ~11,000 for concerts
Floor	69 m × 35 m rectangular arena
Opened	1998 (rebranded Axiata Arena 2017)
Tech	4K UHD LED scoreboards; SENNHEISER & L-Acoustics sound (103 dB); LED floodlighting 2,000 lux
Premium	5 corporate suites; VVIP holding rooms; Wi‑Fi and fixed internet

Facilities

Permanent and retractable seating; multiple configurations for concerts and sports
Corporate suites and VVIP rooms
Advanced sound and lighting; 4K UHD LED displays
Wi‑Fi and fixed internet
Part of KL Sports City (stadiums, parking, LRT access)

Address & Transport

Address: Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur Sports City (KL Sports City), Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

LRT: Bukit Jalil LRT Station (Sri Petaling Line / LRT Ampang Line extension) is about a 5-minute walk from the arena. This is the most convenient public transport option.
By car: Drive to KL Sports City, Bukit Jalil; parking is available at the complex (check rates and event-day access).
By taxi / ride-hail: Set destination to Axiata Arena or Bukit Jalil National Stadium / KL Sports City.

Event Guide

Before You Arrive

Item	Details
Valid ticket	All guests must hold a valid ticket for the event
ID	Present ID if required by the promoter or ticketing platform
Arrival	Arrive in good time for security and entry; large events may have queues
Transport	LRT to Bukit Jalil is quick; allow time for parking if driving on event days

Seating

Seating layout varies by event (concert vs. sports). Check your ticket for section, block, row, and seat. The arena has multiple levels and premium suites.

Venue Rules

Follow photography and recording rules set by the promoter and venue
No smoking inside the venue
Only purchase tickets through official channels; resale or scalping may result in refused entry
Comply with venue and Malaysian regulations

FAQ

Q1: How do I buy tickets for events at Axiata Arena?

Purchase via Fantopia (fantopia.io) or the event promoter’s official channels. Use official sources only and avoid scalpers.

Q2: Where is Axiata Arena?

Axiata Arena is in Kuala Lumpur Sports City (KL Sports City), Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is next to Bukit Jalil National Stadium and other sports facilities. Take the LRT to Bukit Jalil Station (Sri Petaling Line), then about a 5-minute walk.

Q3: What is the capacity?

Maximum 16,000 for sports (13,000 permanent + 3,000 retractable seats). For concerts, capacity is approximately 11,000. It is Malaysia’s largest indoor arena.

Q4: How do I get there by public transport?

Take the LRT (Sri Petaling Line) to Bukit Jalil LRT Station. The arena is about a 5-minute walk from the station. Check Rapid KL for current LRT schedules.

Q5: Venue or ticketing contact?

Ticket enquiry +60 3 8992 0888. Venue info: stadium.gov.my (Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia). For event tickets: Fantopia (fantopia.io) or the event page.