Workers' Stadium

Workers' Stadium
Interactive map of Workers' Stadium
LocationChaoyang, Beijing, China
Coordinates39°55′46.3″N 116°26′28.1″E / 39.929528°N 116.441139°E / 39.929528; 116.441139
OwnerAll-China Federation of Trade Unions
OperatorSinobo Group
Capacity68,000
SurfaceGrass
Record attendance
64,118
(Beijing Guoan vs Shanghai Shenhua, 21 March 2026)
Public transit 3  17  at Workers' Stadium
Construction
Opened15 April 2023
ArchitectBeijing Institute of Architectural Design
Structural engineer
Beijing Construction Engineering Group
Tenant
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 (Chinese: 工人体育场; pinyin: Gōngrén Tǐyùchǎng) is a football stadium in Chaoyang, Beijing, China. It opened in 2023 on the site of the original Workers' Stadium, which was demolished in 2020. One of the largest football stadiums in China, the stadium is the home of Beijing Guoan, a club that plays in the Chinese Super League.

History

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

After finishing the 2019 season, Beijing Guoan moved to Beijing Fengtai Stadium as construction ahead of the tournament from Beijing Construction Engineering Group took place.

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.

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, 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. 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.

Location

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

The stadium is accessible by the Beijing subway, with Workers' Stadium station serving the location on Line 17 and Line 3. The Line 17 platform opened on 30 December 2023, and the Line 3 platform opened on 15 December 2024. The subway lines help tie the stadium to the eastern and northern neighborhoods of Beijing.

Average attendances

TenantsLeague seasonHome gamesAverage attendance
Beijing Guoan20241546,444
Beijing Guoan20231543,769
Photos of the Workers' Stadium

References

  1. ↑ "国安vs申花现场观众人数高达64118人，排名中超历史第二" (in Chinese). www.dongqiudi.com. 21 March 2026. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  2. ↑ "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. Archived from the original on 25 January 2023. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  3. ↑ AFC official website announces 2023 China Asian Cup stadium, dongqiudi.com, 4 January 2020
  4. ↑ Knotts, Joey (22 October 2020). "Guo'an to Move Next Season as Workers' Stadium Begins 3-Year Renovations". The Beijinger. Archived from the original on 31 December 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  5. ↑ "Important update on AFC Asian Cup 2023™ hosts". Asian Football Confederation. 14 May 2022. Archived from the original on 14 February 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
  6. ↑ "新工体官网" [New Workers' Stadium Official Website]. Archived from the original on 29 April 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  7. ↑ "BEIJING: NEW GONGTI OFFICIALLY OPENED". Archived from the original on 29 April 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. ↑ "2023年中超联赛赛程公布：4月15日开幕11月4日收官". 11 April 2023. Archived from the original on 29 April 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  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. Archived from the original on 17 June 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  11. ↑ "地铁17号线北段等三条地铁线（段）开通试运营" (in Chinese). Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport. 29 December 2023. Archived from the original on 29 December 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023. 2023年12月30日（周六）首班车起，地铁17号线北段（工人体育场—未来科学城北）、16号线剩余段（榆树庄—宛平城）及苏州街站、11号线西段剩余段（金安桥—模式口）开通试运营
  12. ↑ "地铁17号线北段年底开通，将串联多个城市重点居住区" (in Chinese). 13 October 2023.
  13. ↑ "Super League 2024 » Attendance » Home matches". Archived from the original on 8 December 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2025.