I League: Persija Expelled – Reasons and Afternoon Game Refusal
Persija Jakarta Expelled from Jakarta for Match; I.League Prioritizes Schedule Stability
Competition operator I.League has explained the decision to expel
Persija Jakarta from hosting a match in jakarta, and also denied a request for an afternoon kickoff for the
Kemayoran Tigers. The decision impacts Persija’s Week 11 match of the
Super League 2025/26 against PSBS Biak, scheduled for Friday, October 31, 2025.
The match will no longer be held at Jakarta International Stadium or Gelora
Bung Karno Main Stadium.
Maintaining Schedule Integrity
I.League officials emphasized the importance of adhering to the established
competition schedule. Budiman, a representative of I.League, stated,
“if possible, it is best to stick to the schedule that has been set. LIB
(I.League) in the last two years has run a very regular schedule, and that
is what we want to maintain.Trust from all partners has also increased
because the competition schedule has become more orderly and better.”
This commitment to a consistent schedule aims to foster greater confidence
among stakeholders and ensure a smoother competition process.
