Persipura Jayapura is facing severe consequences following a violent supporter riot that erupted after their 0-1 defeat to Adhyaksa Banten during the 2025/26 Championship promotion playoffs at Lukas Enembe Stadium on Friday, May 8. In response to the unrest, the PSSI Disciplinary Committee has officially sanctioned the ‘Mutiara Hitam’ squad.
The PSSI Disciplinary Committee held Persipura accountable for failing to maintain stadium security and for the disruptive behavior of their fans following the match. As a result, the club has been hit with a total fine of Rp 240 million. Beyond the financial penalty, the committee has also mandated that Persipura must play all home matches behind closed doors for the duration of the upcoming season.
Widespread footage of the incident captured individuals causing extensive damage to stadium facilities. The chaos had immediate physical consequences for those in attendance, as the violence escalated beyond property damage.
“Several spectators panicked and fainted during the commotion. Furthermore, a number of National Police personnel were struck by rocks thrown by the crowd,” stated Papua Police Public Relations Chief, Senior Commissioner Cahyo Sukarnito.
According to Cahyo, the violence was fueled by supporters’ frustrations over Persipura’s loss. Authorities have since identified nine suspects believed to be involved in various criminal acts, including arson, vandalism, and physical assault during the riot.
Summary
Persipura Jayapura has received significant sanctions from the PSSI Disciplinary Committee following a violent riot at Lukas Enembe Stadium after their defeat to Adhyaksa Banten. The club is required to pay a fine of Rp 240 million and must conduct all home matches behind closed doors for the entire upcoming season due to their failure to ensure stadium security.
The unrest resulted in extensive damage to stadium facilities and caused physical harm to several spectators and police personnel who were pelted with rocks. Authorities have identified nine suspects linked to criminal acts such as arson, vandalism, and assault, noting that the violence was triggered by fan frustration over the team’s loss.