Greater Bay Area Culture and Sports Center
Location within Guangzhou's Nansha District | |
| Location | Nansha District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 22°34′48″N 113°39′01″E / 22.580125°N 113.650260°E |
| Public transit | Guangzhou Metro Line 18 (via Nanzhong Intercity) |
| Owner | Nansha District Bureau of Culture & Sports |
| Capacity | 60,000 (stadium) 20,000 (indoor arena) 4,000 (aquatics center) |
| Field size | 105m × 68m (football pitch) |
| Surface | Hybrid grass (Desso GrassMaster) |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 31 August 2023 |
| Opened | 10 August 2025 |
| Construction cost | CN¥8 billion (US$1.12 billion) (entire complex) |
| Architect | Zaha Hadid Architects, Guangdong Provincial Architectural Design Institute |
| General contractor | China Construction Third Engineering Division, China Construction Eighth Engineering Bureau[1] |
The Greater Bay Area Culture and Sports Center (Chinese: 大湾区文化体育中心) is a sports complex in Nansha District, Guangzhou. The complex includes a 60,000-seat multipurpose stadium, a 20,000-seat indoor arena, a 4,000-seat aquatics center, and extensive outdoor sports facilities, positioning it as a key venue for international competitions and cultural events in Guangdong.[2][3]
Construction timeline
In August 2023, the groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Guangzhou officials and developers. In December 2023, all 1,019 foundation piles were completed in 88 days, breaking national speed records. On 11 March 2024, the main stadium structure was completed in 20 days ahead of schedule. In January 2025, all 3 venues were illuminated for the first time.[4] The complex went into trial operations on 30 March 2025.
The arena's first public event was a men's basketball competition in the arena on 10 August 2025.[5][6] The stadium's first public event was a match of the Guangdong Football Super League on 23 August 2025.[7]
Major events
The complex is expected to host sporting events and international concerts.[8]
References
- ^ "ZHA's Greater Bay Area Sports Centre, featuring distinctive layered roof, nears completion in China". World Architecture Community. 27 March 2025.
- ^ "南沙全民文化体育综合体进展喜人！2025年全运会将在粤港澳大湾区举办！_中心_刘大伟_新华社". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
- ^ "总投资超70亿！广州南沙这里将建大型城市综合体！_项目_建设_体育馆". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
- ^ "提前20天！南沙大型城市综合体「6万座体育场」主体封顶！！_施工_建设_项目". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
- ^ "Guangzhou's Greater Bay Area Cultural and Sports Center starts operation". China Daily. 11 August 2025.
- ^ "The Greater Bay Area Cultural and Sports Center is up and running". The Macao News. 13 August 2025.
- ^ "2025 Guangdong Super League kicks off, attracting 25,000 fans on opening day". INFO Guangdong. 25 August 2025.
- ^ "Landmark complex in Nansha to offer great views". subsites.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
External links
- Media related to Greater Bay Area Culture and Sports Center at Wikimedia Commons