Pudong Football Stadium
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 FC. The stadium has a capacity for 37,000 spectators.[1]
| Location | Pudong, Shanghai, China |
|---|---|
| Public transit | 14 at Pudong Football Stadium (future) |
| Owner | Shanghai Sports Bureau |
| Capacity | 37,000[1] |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 28 April 2018 |
| Opened | 31 October 2020 |
| Architect | HPP Architects |
| Tenants | |
| Shanghai Port FC (2021–present) | |
Construction
Construction broke ground on 28 April 2018.[2] The white metal exterior design of the stadium is intended to be reminiscent of a Chinese porcelain bowl.[3]
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] 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.[5]
References
- 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, East Day.com, Wu Qiong, 28 April 2018, retrieved 16 June 2019
- Pudong Soccer Arena, HPP Architects, retrieved 16 June 2019
- CHINA TO HOST 2023 ASIAN CUP, MAKES STADIUM COMMITMENT, The Stadium Business.com, published 4 June 2019, accessed 16 June 2019
- "2020 World Championship Starts Sept. 25". lolesports.com. 31 July 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
External links
| Preceded by AccorHotels Arena Paris |
League of Legends World Championship Final Venue 2020 |
Succeeded by TBA |