Persib Bandung opens its ASEAN Club Championship campaign on Thursday, October 8, 2026, traveling to face Thai club Port FC at PAT Stadium in Bangkok with a 19.00 WIB kickoff.
Match Details and Broadcast Information for Port FC vs Persib Bandung
The Group B fixture marks the beginning of regional competition for the reigning Indonesian champions. The match takes place at PAT Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, with a kickoff set for 19.00 WIB on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Domestic broadcaster RCTI holds the live television rights for the fixture. Co-CEO MNC Group Angela Herliani Tanoesoedibjo stated, Shopee Cup mempertemukan klub-klub dari berbagai negara di Asia Tenggara dengan basis penggemar yang beragam.
Raffi added, Kami senang dapat menjadi bagian dari momentum ini dan berharap masyarakat Indonesia dapat menikmati kompetisinya.
The regional tournament, officially known as the Shopee Cup, groups clubs from five Southeast Asian nations. Persib enters the group stage following a collaborative media launch hosted in Jakarta by RANS Entertainment and MNC Group, where tournament executives outlined broadcast plans to expand regional access across Indonesia.
Historical Record Against Port FC and Domestic Form
Records from Soccerway show that Persib has faced Port FC on three prior occasions without securing a victory, suffering two defeats and managing a single draw. However, the Indonesian side travels to Bangkok with bolstered squad depth following the additions of Ragnar Oratmangoen, Sandy Walsh, Balsam Sekulic, and Mariano Peralta.
Broader Indonesian Representation in Regional Competition
Indonesian football places two representatives into the regional tournament’s opening week. It was reported that while Persib challenges Port FC in Group B, fellow Indonesian club Borneo FC travels to face Thai side Buriram United at Buriram Stadium on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 19.00 WIB in a Group A fixture.
Persib management views the regional tournament as an opportunity to elevate club standards. Deputy CEO PT Persib Bandung Bermartabat Adhitia Putra Herawan stated that participation in the Shopee Cup provides competitive experience and projects the identity of Bandung onto the Southeast Asian stage. Adhitia added, Setiap pertandingan memiliki tantangan yang berbeda.
Adhitia also noted, Semoga perjalanan di Shopee Cup ini dapat menjadi pengalaman bersama yang bisa dinikmati dan didukung oleh seluruh Bobotoh.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Opening Match
Where is the match being played? The fixture takes place at PAT Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
How can viewers watch the game live in Indonesia? Broadcaster RCTI provides live television coverage of the fixture, with supplementary streaming options available via Vision+.
What is Persib’s historical record against Port FC? Soccerway records indicate that Persib has met Port FC three times previously, recording two losses and one draw.
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