Bali to Host Semifinals and Final of Indonesia's Piala Presiden 2026 as Prize Increases to Rp8 Billion
The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) and the tournament steering committee have confirmed that the semifinals and final of the 2026 Piala Presiden will be held in Bali, at the Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta in Gianyar. The semifinals are set for 4 August 2026, with the final scheduled for 6 August 2026. Four clubs – Persib Bandung, Persija Jakarta, Persebaya Surabaya and Arema FC – have qualified for the knockout stage.
The champion’s prize has been raised from Rp6 billion to Rp8 billion, funded by sponsor contributions that have now reached Rp70 billion. All matches will be broadcast live on Indosiar and streamed on Vidio, but the organizing committee has decided not to sell tickets for the semifinals, citing security concerns amid intense supporter rivalries. The venue change to Bali follows earlier plans to host the decisive games in Surabaya, and the decision was announced by steering‑committee chair Maruarar Sirait in coordination with PSSI president Erick Thohir.
Entities: Arema FC · Arya Sinulingga · Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi, dan Geofisika (BMKG) · Bali · Bogor Regency · East Java · Erick Thohir · Indonesia · Indosiar · Jakarta · Maruarar Sirait · Persebaya Surabaya
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Persebaya Surabaya defeated Port FC 2‑1 to win Group B of the Piala Presiden 2026. (Persebaya win reported in match summary.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Total sponsor contributions for the Piala Presiden 2026 have reached 70 billion rupiah. (Statement by tournament steering committee chair.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Shin Tae‑yong praised Persija’s young players after a 4‑1 victory over PSMS Medan. (Coach’s interview after the match.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rumors that the Piala Presiden 2026 semifinals would be cancelled were false; officials confirmed the semifinals will be held. (Multiple officials denied hoax rumors.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gabriel Mutombo said Persib must win the semifinal against Persija to reach the final. (Player interview before the semifinal.)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Semifinal matchups will be Persib Bandung vs Persija Jakarta and Persebaya Surabaya vs Arema FC. (Organizers announced upcoming pairings.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The prize pool for the Piala Presiden 2026 has been increased to 70 billion rupiah, with the winner’s prize raised. (Organizers announced higher sponsor contributions and prize money.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Port FC coach Sarawut Treephan said his team failed to defend the title after losing to Persebaya. (Coach’s post‑match comments.)
- [● 5 SOURCES] The semifinal matches will be broadcast live on Indosiar and streamed on Vidio. (supported)
- [● 6 SOURCES] The semifinal and final will be held at Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta in Gianyar, Bali. (supported)
- [● 5 SOURCES] The semifinals are scheduled for 4 August 2026 and the final for 6 August 2026. (supported)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Average television rating for the tournament reached 4.2 with a 23.9 % share, a 15 % increase over the previous edition. (supported)