Brisbane Roar are proud to announce that the men’s team will travel to Indonesia this August, to take part in a two-game pre-season tour in Jakarta, with matches scheduled against Dewa United and sister club, Persija Jakarta.
The first match will see Michael Valkanis’ men face Dewa United behind closed doors at Banten International Stadium on Thursday, 27th August, kicking off at 3:30pm local time. The match will also see former Roar forward and Indonesian international Rafael Struick line up against his old club, a year on from departing Brisbane.
The second match will see the Roar take on Persija Jakarta at Jakarta International Stadium on Saturday, 29th August at 8pm local time. There is also Roar connection in the home dugout too, with Persija coached by former Roar player Shin Tae-yong.
The Persija match will signify a historical moment for both clubs, with the Roar and Persija facing off for the first time as sister clubs of one another, sharing the same owners in the Bakrie Group.
The international friendly matches offer Michael Valkanis and his squad two very strong Liga 1 opposition ahead of the 2026/27 Isuzu UTE A-League season.
Brisbane Roar CEO Kaz Patafta said the tour was a defining moment for the club.
“This is a piece of history for our football club, and a trip we have been working on for some time, and we are going there to be tested, and continue our preparations for the A-League season.
“We are grateful to both clubs for hosting us, and we want this to be the start of something long term rather than a one off as we continue to work with our partners in Indonesia.
“Whilst we look forward to facing a tough, Dewa United, we are of course very excited to be facing our sister club, Persija Jakarta for the first time which will serve as an historic occasion for both clubs carrying the shareholders name.”
Further details on the tour, including broadcast information and squad availability, will be confirmed in the coming weeks.
