[1] Despite multiple renovation attempts over the years, the stadium was in a state of disrepair resulting from long-term neglect in maintenance.

In 2011, RM 3.4 million was spent to renovate the stadium to upgrade the lighting system, roof repairs, new grass for the pitch as well as to replace vandalised seats, improving the sound system, upgrading the dressing rooms, repainting some parts of the stadium, repairing the washrooms as well as other facilities.

[18][19] In 2014, RM 2.4mil was spent for the second phase of upgrading works, which includes replacing more than 500 roof tiles, replacing grass on the damaged parts of the field with the seashore paspalum variety, upgrading the changing rooms and toilets, repairing the public address system and two generator sets.

The Shah Alam Stadium again went under renovation in 2016 which was completed and fully operational for the Malaysia Super League (MSL) match between Selangor and Kedah on 5 April.

In early 2020, the home of the Red Giants Selangor, Shah Alam Stadium, was closed for major renovation and rebuild work, which is planned to be ready in 2022, but as of now there are no signs of completion.

[4][20][6][7][8][21] The semi-final match between Malaysia and Singapore was held here on the first leg tie, replaced the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on renovation for the 2007 AFC Asian Cup.

The match ended 1–1 draw, with a goals of Mohammad Hardi Jaafar for Malaysia and Noh Alam Shah for Singapore.

The match ended in a 2–0 win for the English side, courtesy of goals from Nicolas Anelka and Ashley Cole.

[citation needed] In the 2015 Malaysia Cup, it was considered as a home advantage for Shah Alam Stadium tenants, Selangor FA.

This game was a dramatic final inducing two red cards for both teams, fighting, and two last-minute goals for Perak.

[23] Shah Alam Stadium was featured in a challenge in the first leg of The Amazing Race Asia 1 where teams had to ride go-karts around the circuit.