Pudong Football Stadium
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| Location | Pudong, Shanghai, China |
|---|---|
| Public transit | 14 at Pudong Football Stadium |
| Owner | Shanghai Sports Bureau |
| Capacity | 37,000[1] |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 28 April 2018 |
| Opened | 31 October 2020 |
| Architect | HPP Architekten |
| Tenants | |
| Shanghai Port (2023–present) | |
The Pudong Football Stadium, currently named SAIC Motor Pudong Arena due to sponsorship reasons,[1] is a football stadium in Shanghai, China. Completed in October 2020, it is the home of Chinese Super League club Shanghai Port. The stadium has a capacity of 37,000.[1]
Construction
[edit | edit source]Construction began on 28 April 2018 according to the construction plans of HPP Architekten.[2] The white metal exterior design of the stadium is based on reminiscent of a Chinese porcelain bowl.[3]
Events
[edit | edit source]On 4 June 2019, China was announced as the host of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. It was subsequently reported that the final and one semi-final would be held at the venue.[4] However, in May 2022, China withdrew from hosting the tournament due to the COVID-19 pandemic in China.[5]
On 31 October 2020, the venue hosted the final match of the 2020 League of Legends World Championship, which was also the inaugural event at the stadium.[6]
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External links
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