Pudong Football Stadium
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Location | Pudong, Shanghai, China |
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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
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]
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Events
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]
References
- ^ a b c Ma Yue (25 January 2021). "Name issue but new home ground for Shanghai SIPG". Shanghai Daily. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ "Construction begins on Pudong Football Stadium". english.eastday.com. 28 April 2018. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ "Pudong Soccer Arena". HPP Architekten. Archived from the original on 16 June 2019. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ "China to host 2023 Asian Cup, makes stadium commitment". The Stadium Business. 4 June 2019. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ Church, Michael (14 May 2022). "China gives up 2023 Asian Cup hosting rights, Asian Football Confederation says". Reuters. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ "2020 World Championship Starts Sept. 25". lolesports.com. 31 July 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2020.