Axiata Arena

History

On 15 August 2009, former Malaysia's Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi opened the 2009 ASEAN Para Games in Putra Indoor Stadium. Closing ceremonies on 19 August 2009 were also attended by the Youth and Sports Minister of Malaysia. The main venue for the gymnastics competitions during Kuala Lumpur 1998 Commonwealth Games, this was also the venue for sport and entertainment events such as World Equestrian Games, Disney on Ice and more.

On 31 August 2010, Putra Indoor Stadium hosted the Independence Day Parade. This was in view of the ongoing Ramadhan season. It was also the first time the Independence Day Parade was held indoors. The celebration was attended by the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, the Prime Minister of Malaysia and also cabinet members.

Rebranded as Axiata Arena

On 16 January 2017 Putra Stadium has been rebranded as Axiata Arena in an effort towards building a sporting nation.^[4] This is Malaysia's first corporate name stadium in partnership between Axiata Group Berhad and Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia (PSM). Axiata Arena will be the landmark for the redevelopment of Bukit Jalil Sports Complex which will be known as KL Sports City (KLSC).

During the COVID-19 vaccination period in Malaysia, Axiata Arena was used as a large-scale vaccination center in Klang Valley to vaccinate the residents of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor area.^[5]

Live Events

• Gymnastics – 1998 Commonwealth Games
• Thomas Cup and Uber Cup 2000
• Tang Long Imperial World Dragon and Lion Dance Championship 2002
• WWE Smackdown Live in Malaysia 2002
• 2006 AYA Festival with Delirious? Asian Youth Ambassadors
• 2007 BWF World Championships
• 2009 ASEAN Para Games
• 2010 Independence Day Parade (first National Day celebration in an indoor stadium, third stadium celebration)
• Malaysia Open Super Series
• Disney on Ice
• Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour
• Annual Cheerleading Contests organized by The Star newspaper
• Annual national-level secondary schools' brass band competition organised by the Ministry of Education
• Anugerah Juara Lagu 26, 2011
• One Fighting Championship, 2 February 2013
• WWE Live Event, 10–11 October 2014
• 16th IIFA Awards, 5 June 2015
• Anugerah Juara Lagu 32, 12 February 2018
• Anugerah MeleTOP ERA 2018, 8 April 2018
• Manny Pacquiao vs. Lucas Matthysse, 15 July 2018
• The Kuala Lumpur Major, 9–18 November 2018^[6]
• LAZADA 11.11 SUPER SHOW, 10 November 2018 (Special guest : KARD)
• Anugerah Juara Lagu 33, 3 February 2019
• Anugerah MeleTOP ERA 2019, 21 April 2019
• MLBB M1 World Championship, 15–17 November 2019^[7]
• Anugerah Juara Lagu 34, 9 February 2020
• Anugerah MeleTOP ERA 2020, 20 December 2020
• Anugerah Juara Lagu 37, 12 February 2023
• Seven Screen Studios Leo Movie Audio Launch, September 2023
• All Stars Gegar Vaganza (Final), 10 December 2023
• Anugerah Juara Lagu 38, 3 March 2024
• MLBB M6 World Championship, 14 - 15 December 2024^[8]
• Anugerah Juara Lagu 39, 15 February 2025

Live Concerts

The arena has hosted an impressive lineup of concerts and performances by renowned artists and bands, representing diverse genres from around the world.