Lianyungang Sports Center Stadium

Lianyungang Sports Center Stadium
Interactive map of Lianyungang Sports Center Stadium
LocationHuaguoshan Avenue, Haizhou District, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
OwnerLianyungang Municipal Government
OperatorLianyungang Sports Center
Capacity30,000
SurfaceNatural grass (football), Polyurethane (athletics track)
Construction
Built2006-2012
OpenedJuly 2012
Renovated2024-2025
Construction cost1.1 billion RMB (entire complex)
ArchitectTongji University Architectural Design and Research Institute

Lianyungang Sports Center Stadium (Chinese: 连云港体育中心体育场) is a multi-purpose sports stadium located in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, China. The stadium serves as the centerpiece of the Lianyungang Sports Center complex and has a seating capacity of 30,000 spectators.[1]

Design and construction

The stadium was designed by the Tongji University Architectural Design and Research Institute, a firm known for designing numerous sports venues across China.[2] Construction of the entire Lianyungang Sports Center complex began in December 2006, with the stadium itself completed in July 2012.[3]

Facilities and features

The spectator seating is distributed across multiple levels, including a main stand with 251 VIP seats, second level stands on the east, south, west, and north sides, and third level stands on the east and west sides, totaling 30,000 seats.[4] The stadium includes comprehensive functional spaces such as 22 VIP rooms, press and broadcasting facilities, athlete and referee resting areas, and commercial spaces totaling 6,070 square meters.[4]

Renovation for 2026 Jiangsu Provincial Games

In preparation for the 21st Jiangsu Provincial Games scheduled for October 2026, the stadium underwent a systematic renovation beginning in June 2024.[5] The renovation project, with a total investment of 250 million RMB, aims to transform the center into a comprehensive sports service complex integrating competitions, fitness, commercial, and cultural functions.[6]

References

  1. ^ "连云港市体育中心". Jiangsu Government Affairs Service (in Chinese). 7 November 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  2. ^ "建筑与城市规划学院钱锋教授荣获"全国工程勘察设计大师"称号". Tongji University News (in Chinese). 7 January 2022. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  3. ^ "连云港市体育中心简介". Lianyungang Sports Bureau (in Chinese). 1 June 2015. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  4. ^ a b "连云港市体育中心简介". Lianyungang Sports Bureau (in Chinese). 1 June 2015. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  5. ^ "连云港市大力推进场馆改扩建迎接省运会". China Jiangsu Net (in Chinese). 16 July 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  6. ^ "江苏省第二十一届运动会明年10月举行". Jiangsu China News (in Chinese). 6 December 2025. Retrieved 19 January 2026.

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