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{{Short description|Football stadium in Beijing}}
{{About|the stadium opened in 2023|the original stadium which it replaced|Workers' Stadium (former)}}
{{Infobox venue
| stadium_name = Workers' Stadium
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| location = [[Chaoyang District, Beijing]], China
| coordinates = {{coord|39|55|46.3|N|116|26|28.1|E|type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
| publictransit = {{rint|beijing|17}} at {{stl|BJS|Workers' Stadium}}
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| opened = 15 April 2023
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| structural engineer = [[Beijing Construction Engineering Group]]
| capacity = 68,000
| record_attendance = 53,898 ([[Beijing Guoan F.C.|Beijing Guoan]] vs [[Shanghai Port F.C.|Shanghai Port]], 5 April 2024)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.163.com/dy/article/IV1R97Q40549BAP0.html|title=53898人现场观看国安vs海港，创新工体上座人数新高|publisher=163.com|date=5 April 2024|access-date=5 April 2024|language=zh}}</ref>
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| tenants = [[Beijing Guoan F.C.|Beijing Guoan]] (2023–present
| website = {{URL|https://www.newgongti.com/}}
| native_name = {{infobox Chinese
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The '''Workers' Stadium''' is a football stadium in [[Beijing]], China. It opened in 2023 on the site of the [[Workers' Stadium (former)|original stadium]], which was demolished
==History==
On 4 January 2020, Workers' Stadium was announced as a host venue for the [[2023 AFC Asian Cup]].<ref>[https://dongqiudi.
After finishing the [[2019 Beijing Sinobo Guoan F.C. season|2019 season]], [[Beijing Guoan F.C.|Beijing Guoan]] moved its home stadium the [[Beijing Fengtai Stadium]] for three years while renovations ahead of the tournament took place.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/2019/10/22/guoan-move-next-season-workers-stadium-gets-renovations|title=Guo'an to Move Next Season as Workers' Stadium Begins 3-Year Renovations|first=Joey|last=Knotts|website=The Beijinger|date=22 October 2020|access-date=18 September 2022}}</ref> The engineering firm of the rebuild project is [[Beijing Construction Engineering Group]].
On 31 December 2022, the new Workers' Stadium hosted its first event. The New Year's Eve party called "Embrace a New Journey - 2023 BRTV New Year's Eve" took place in the stadium and was broadcast on [[Beijing Radio and Television Station|Beijing Satellite TV]]. The renovated Workers’ Stadium opened officially on 15 April 2023,<ref name=new1>{{cite web|url=https://www.newgongti.com/ |title=新工体官网 |trans-title=New Workers' Stadium Official Website}}</ref><ref name=arc1>{{cite web|url=http://www.freezepage.com/1682792192ILRBCDDXWD |title=BEIJING: NEW GONGTI OFFICIALLY OPENED}}</ref><ref name=ti1>{{cite web|url=http://www.titan24.com/publish/app/data/2023/04/11/474143/os_news.html |date=2023-04-11|title=2023年中超联赛赛程公布：4月15日开幕11月4日收官}}</ref> which included the opening ceremony of the [[2023 Chinese Super League]], prior to the opening match of its season between [[Beijing Guoan F.C.|Beijing Guoan]] and [[Meizhou Hakka F.C.|Meizhou Hakka]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230415-chinese-football-fans-out-in-force-for-super-league-return|title=Chinese football fans out in force for Super League return|website=France24|date=15 April 2023|access-date=18 April 2023}}</ref>▼
However, on 14 May 2022, [[Asian Football Confederation|AFC]] announced that China would not be able to host the tournament due to the exceptional circumstances caused by the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/news/important_update_on_afc_asian_cup_2023%E2%84%A2_hosts.html|title=Important update on AFC Asian Cup 2023™ hosts|website=Asian Football Confederation|date=14 May 2022|access-date=14 May 2022}}</ref>
On 31 December 2022, the new Workers' Stadium hosted its first event, as the New Year's Eve party called "Embrace a New Journey - 2023 BRTV New Year's Eve" took place in the stadium and was broadcast on [[Beijing Radio and Television Station|Beijing Satellite TV]].
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On 15 June 2023, the stadium hosted its first international friendly match when [[Argentina national football team|Argentina]] beat [[Australia men's national soccer team|Australia]] 2–0, with [[Lionel Messi]] scoring his fastest ever international career goal in just 79 seconds.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/argentina-vs-australia-match-report|title=Socceroos lose out to Argentina|website=[[Football Australia]]|date=15 June 2023|access-date=24 June 2023}}</ref>
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The stadium is located in Beijing's [[Chaoyang, Beijing|Chaoyang]] district. It occupies the block bounded by Gongrentiyuchang North, East, South, and West Road. It is across the street from the [[Workers Indoor Arena|Workers' Indoor Arena]] and is near the [[Sanlitun]] business area.
=== Transportation ===
The stadium is accessible by the [[Beijing subway]], with [[Workers' Stadium station]] serving the location on [[Line 17 (Beijing Subway)|Line 17]], having opened on 30 December 2023. In 2024, [[Line 3 (Beijing Subway)|Line 3]] will open and also serve the station, tying the stadium to the eastern provinces of Beijing and creating an interchange station.
== Photo gallery ==
{{Gallery
|title=Photos of the Workers' Stadium
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|File:Inside the New Workers' Stadium.jpg
|Ground floor walkways.
|File:Beijing Workers
|View of the pitch
|File:Workers' Stadium at Night.jpg
|Stand 24 at the end of a match.
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[[Category:Contemporary Chinese architecture]]
[[Category:Football venues in Beijing]]
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[[Category:Sports venues in Beijing]]
[[Category:Beijing Guoan F.C.]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Chaoyang District, Beijing]]
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