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 for 37,000 spectators.[1]
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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 |
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Broke ground | 28 April 2018 |
Opened | 31 October 2020 |
Architect | HPP Architekten |
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Shanghai Port (2021–present) |
Construction broke ground on 28 April 2018 according to the building plans made by HPP Architekten.[2] The white metal exterior design of the stadium is intended to be reminiscent of a Chinese porcelain bowl.[3]
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]
Preceded by AccorHotels Arena Paris |
League of Legends World Championship Final Venue 2020 |
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