Likas Stadium

Likas Stadium (In Malay known as Stadium Likas) is a stadium in Likas, Kota Kinabalu (Jesselton), Sabah, Malaysia. It is mainly used for association football and athletics and it is located within Likas Sports Complex. Likas Stadium has a capacity of 35,000, making it the 8th largest football stadium in Malaysia in terms of seating capacity. Likas Stadium is also located not far from Kota Kinabalu (Jesselton) which is about 10 minutes drive or 40 minutes walk. The stadium itself is a walking distance to the nearest sports complex center, 2km open space jogging trek which has a beautiful lake view, wall climbing facilities, skateboarding and rollerblading court, tennis court and sports hostel. This stadium was originally an all-standing venue with a small grandstand that seated 200 people. A major renovation of the stadium was finished in 2001 for the hosting of the Sukma Games in 2002. It is the home stadium for Sabah FA. It is also the start and endpoint of the Borneo International Marathon held annually in Kota Kinabalu. IRB Borneo Sevens Rugby is also a regularly held event here. Some big events such as music concerts are also held in this stadium.