Shanghai Stadium Stadium

Address: Shanghai Stadium, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China

Hours: Varies by event

Admission: Varies by event

Shanghai Stadium is a large multi-purpose sports stadium in Shanghai Municipality, China, completed in the late 20th century as part of the city’s major sports complex. It is one of Shanghai’s principal outdoor venues and has hosted domestic league football and large-scale events.

The bowl-style stadium seats on the order of 50,000 to 60,000 spectators depending on configuration and is commonly laid out for football and athletics. The complex includes adjacent indoor arenas and training facilities.

Built as part of Shanghai’s modern sports infrastructure, the stadium has been used for professional football matches, athletics events and occasional concerts and cultural events. It has undergone maintenance and upgrades to meet contemporary event standards.

The stadium is situated in Xuhui District in central Shanghai and forms part of a cluster of sports venues and public-transport links serving the area.

• Capacity and events: Seating capacity is around 56,000 and the venue is used for football matches, athletics and large concerts; check event schedules as use varies seasonally.
• Location and access: Located in Xuhui District, the stadium is part of a larger sports complex with nearby indoor arenas and public-transport connections.

Shanghai Stadium sits in Shanghai’s Xuhui sports district and is served by the nearby Shanghai Indoor Stadium / Shanghai Stadium metro station (the station adjacent to the venue - a short walk from the stadium). By car it’s accessible from the city’s Inner Ring Road and other major arteries; there is event parking nearby but traffic can be heavy during major events, so metro is usually the easiest option.

• Use Shanghai's metro to reach the stadium district rather than driving - the complex is well served by nearby subway stations and avoids heavy event-day traffic and parking shortages.
• Follow the event organiser's entrance instructions: different events use different gates inside the stadium complex, so check your ticket and the venue's event page to avoid queuing at the wrong entrance.
• If you want photos or a quieter visit, arrive early before fans converge, or plan to stay later after most attendees have left; concessions and vendor queues are busiest right before start time.