 In 2006, Persiba was forced to quit the 2006 First Division because of the 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake.They returned in 2007 and after almost got promoted in 2008–09 and 2009–10, they won the 2010–11 Liga Indonesia Premier Division by defeating Persiraja 1–0 and promoted to the Indonesia Super League.They also participated in the Indonesian Premier League.