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 |
| Owner | Nansha District Bureau of Culture & Sports |
| Operator | China Resources Culture & Sports Development |
| Capacity | 60,000 (stadium) 20,000 (indoor arena) 4,000 (aquatics center) |
| Surface | Hybrid grass (Desso GrassMaster) |
| Field size | 105m × 68m (football pitch) |
| Public transit | Guangzhou Metro Line 18 (via Nanzhong Intercity) |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 31 August 2023 |
| Opened | 30 June 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 Eighth Engineering Bureau (stadium) China Construction Third Engineering Division (other venues)[1] |
The Greater Bay Area Culture and Sports Center (Chinese: 大湾区文化体育中心) is a multi-purpose sports complex in Nansha District, Guangzhou, China. The complex includes a 60,000-seat multi-purpose stadium named Greater Bay Area Culture and Sports Centre 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
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, and then proper operations began on 30 June 2025.
Events
The complex is expected to host sporting events and international concerts.[5]
The arena's first public event was a round of the finals of the Guangzhou Basketball City League on 10 August 2025.[6][7] The stadium's first public event was a match of the Guangdong Football Super League on 23 August 2025.[8] From 5 to 15 December 2025, the stadium held its first concerts as part of Mayday's 5525 Back to That Day Tour.[9]
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.
- ^ "Landmark complex in Nansha to offer great views". subsites.chinadaily.com.cn. 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.
- ^ "Mayday 25th Anniversary Tour Sparks Cultural Boom as Nansha Rises as the Greater Bay Area's New City of Performances". Travel And Tour World. 4 December 2025.
External links
- Media related to Greater Bay Area Culture and Sports Center at Wikimedia Commons