Football Stadiums in China

Top 7 biggest football stadiums in China by capacity

Stadium name	Capacity	Location	Team	Opened	Notable features	Major events
Guangzhou Evergrande Football Stadium	100,000	Guangzhou	Guangzhou FC	2022	World's largest football-specific stadium, lotus flower design	Future host of major international tournaments
Workers' Stadium	68,000	Beijing	Beijing Sinobo Guoan	1959 (Renovated 2023)	Historic venue, modern renovation	1990 Asian Games, 2008 Olympics
Nanjing Olympic Sports Center	61,443	Nanjing	Nanjing City FC	2005	Nicknamed "The Beam", unique exterior lighting	2014 Summer Youth Olympics
Shanghai Stadium	56,842	Shanghai	Shanghai Port FC	1997	Unique roof structure resembling a saddle	2007 FIFA Women's World Cup, 2008 Olympics
Tianhe Stadium	54,856	Guangzhou	Guangzhou City FC	1987	Multi-purpose stadium with athletics track	2010 Asian Games
Dalian Sports Center Stadium	54,000	Dalian	Dalian Professional FC	2013	Part of a larger sports complex	2013 National Games of China
Shenzhen Stadium	32,500	Shenzhen	Shenzhen FC	1993	Recently renovated, modern facilities	2011 Summer Universiade

China has been investing heavily in football infrastructure as part of a national strategy to become a football superpower.
The construction of large-capacity stadiums reflects China’s ambition to host major international tournaments, including potentially the FIFA World Cup.
Many of these stadiums are multi-purpose, hosting not only football matches but also other sporting events and cultural performances.
The Chinese Super League, founded in 2004, has seen a significant rise in popularity, attracting both domestic and international talent.
Stadium designs often incorporate elements of Chinese culture and architecture, blending modern functionality with traditional aesthetics.