Beijing Workers’ Stadium
Beijing Workers' Stadium is mostly used for football (soccer) matches. It has a capacity of 66,161 and covers a land area of 350,000 square meters. It is one of the Ten Great Buildings constructed in 1959 for the 10th anniversary of the People's Republic of China.
English Name: Beijing Workers' Stadium
Chinese Name: 北京工人体育场
Other Name: Gongti or Gong Ti
Opening: 1959
Capacity: 64,000 seats
Location: Workers’ Stadium N Rd, Chaoyang Qu, China, 100027
Beijing Workers’ Stadium
The Workers’ Stadium (simplified Chinese: 工人体育场; traditional Chinese: 工人體育場; pinyin: Gōngrén Tǐyùcháng), often called Gongti or Gong Ti, is a multi-purpose stadium in the Chaoyang District of north-eastern Beijing, China.
Why is Beijing Workers’ Stadium So Special
Beijing Workers’ Stadium is mostly used for football (soccer) matches. The stadium was built in 1959 and was last renovated in 2004 (the concrete structure was strengthened, a new rotating display screen and energy-saving devices were installed). It has a capacity of 66,161 and covers a land area of 350,000 square meters. It is one of the Ten Great Buildings constructed in 1959 for the 10th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China.
Beijing Workers’ Stadium is located in a bustling area, surrounded by restaurants and clubs, so it is not only a stadium, but also a great place for Beijing nightlife.
Introduction of Beijing Workers’ Stadium
History
The stadium was the main venue for the 1990 Asian Games, where the opening and closing ceremonies were held. Some high attendance matches of the Beijing Guo’an football club are held at the stadium. In 1993 the stadium was host to a slew of World Records set by the world-leading group of Chinese distance runners at the 7th Edition of the Chinese National Games, the most famous being international stars and world champions Wang Junxia and Qu Yunxia, who had dominated the 1993 World Championships a month before.
For the 2008 Summer Olympics, it hosted the football quarter-finals and semi-finals, and the women’s gold medal final. The stadium was scheduled to host the first ever NFL game played in China, a preseason game between the Seattle Seahawksand the New England Patriots on August 8, 2007.
The stadium was the host for the 2009 Barclays Asia Trophy on 29 July and 31 July 2009, featuring Beijing Guoan, and Premier League clubs Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United and Hull City. It also hosted FC Bayern Munich’s pre-season China Tour of 2012, during which the Bundesliga club had a friendly match with Beijing Guoan.
How to Get to Workers’ Stadium
- Take subway line 6 and get off at the Dongdaqiao Station, then go north about 1,100 meters (1,200 yards) to get to the East Gate of Workers’ Stadium.
- Take subway line 2 and get off at the Dongsishitiao Station, then go east for about 1, 200 meters (1,300 yards) to get to the North Gate.
- Take bus line 515 and get off at Workers’ Stadium West Gate Station or South Gate Station.
- Take bus line 110, 113, 115, 117, 118, 120, 3, 403, 431, 701, Night 24, Night 34, Night 3, Night 6, Te 16 to get there.
Useful Travel Tips
- Tickets
Ancient Beijing and Olympic Stadium Day Tour $50
Beijing Olympic Stadium and Great Wall Small-Group Day Trip $48
Mini Group Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Ming Tombs & Olympic Stadium $109 - The east or north entrances are the best for ticket touts. For the best view and atmosphere, try to get a ticket for gates 4, 5 or 6 (upper or lower tier). For cheap scarves, shirts and other team swag, head to the north gate.
- Cash only and No Smoking.
