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Workers' Stadium

Coordinates: 39°55′46.3″N 116°26′28.1″E / 39.929528°N 116.441139°E / 39.929528; 116.441139
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Workers' Stadium
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LocationChaoyang, Beijing, China
Coordinates39°55′46.3″N 116°26′28.1″E / 39.929528°N 116.441139°E / 39.929528; 116.441139
Public transit 17  at Workers' Stadium
OwnerAll-China Federation of Trade Unions
OperatorSinobo Group
Capacity68,000
Record attendance54,189
(Beijing Guoan vs Shandong Taishan, 30 June 2024)[2]
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Opened15 April 2023
ArchitectBeijing Institute of Architectural Design[1]
Structural engineerBeijing Construction Engineering Group
Tenants
Beijing Guoan (2023–present)
Website
gongti.com.cn
Workers' Stadium
Simplified Chinese工人体育场
Traditional Chinese工人體育場
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinGōngrén Tǐyùchǎng
Wade–GilesKūngrén T'ǐyǜch'ǎng
Yale RomanizationGūngrén Tǐyùchǎng
IPA[kʊ́ŋɻə̌n tʰìŷʈʂʰàŋ]

The Workers' Stadium is a football stadium in Chaoyang, Beijing, China. It opened in 2023 on the site of the original stadium, which was demolished in 2020. One of the largest football stadiums in China, the stadium is the home of Beijing Guoan, a club plays at the Chinese Super League.

History

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On 4 January 2020, Workers' Stadium was announced as a host venue for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.[3]

After finishing the 2019 season, Beijing Guoan moved its home stadium the Beijing Fengtai Stadium for three years while renovations ahead of the tournament took place.[4] The engineering firm of the rebuild project is Beijing Construction Engineering Group.

However, on 14 May 2022, AFC announced that China would not be able to host the tournament due to the exceptional circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]

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 Satellite TV.

The renovated Workers’ Stadium opened officially on 15 April 2023,[6][7][8] which included the opening ceremony of the 2023 Chinese Super League, prior to the opening match of its season between Beijing Guoan and Meizhou Hakka.[9] Meizhou Hakka midfielder Ye Chugui scored the first ever goal in the stadium.

On 15 June 2023, the stadium hosted its first international friendly match when Argentina beat Australia 2–0, with Lionel Messi scoring his fastest ever international career goal in just 79 seconds.[10]

Location

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The stadium is located in Beijing's 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 and is near the Sanlitun business area.

Transportation

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The stadium is accessible by the Beijing subway, with Workers' Stadium station serving the location on Line 17, having opened on 30 December 2023. In 2024, Line 3 will open and also serve the station, tying the stadium to the eastern provinces of Beijing and creating an interchange station.

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References

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  1. ^ "北京建院主持设计"传统外观、现代场馆"". bdcn-media.com (in Simplified Chinese). 25 November 2022. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
  2. ^ "创新工体新高!官方:共有54189人现场观看京鲁大战" (in Chinese). 163.com. 30 June 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  3. ^ AFC official website announces 2023 China Asian Cup stadium, dongqiudi.com, 04 January 2020
  4. ^ Knotts, Joey (22 October 2020). "Guo'an to Move Next Season as Workers' Stadium Begins 3-Year Renovations". The Beijinger. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  5. ^ "Important update on AFC Asian Cup 2023™ hosts". Asian Football Confederation. 14 May 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
  6. ^ "新工体官网" [New Workers' Stadium Official Website].
  7. ^ "BEIJING: NEW GONGTI OFFICIALLY OPENED".
  8. ^ "2023年中超联赛赛程公布:4月15日开幕11月4日收官". 2023-04-11.
  9. ^ "Chinese football fans out in force for Super League return". France24. 15 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  10. ^ "Socceroos lose out to Argentina". Football Australia. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
Events and tenants
Preceded by Home of the Beijing Guoan
2023–present
Succeeded by
current