Wukesong Arena Stadium
Beijing indoor arena hosting sports and concerts
In Beijing's Haidian district, Wukesong Arena hosts basketball, concerts and large-scale events near the Olympic Park. Visitors attend sporting fixtures, pop shows and community events, with nearby subway access.
Wukesong Arena at a Glance#
Address: Wukesong, Haidian District, Beijing
About Wukesong Arena#
Wukesong Arena is a large indoor sports arena in Beijing built for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. It was used for Olympic basketball in 2008 and was later modified to host ice hockey and other events for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
The venue seats roughly 18,000 people in typical configurations and forms part of a larger urban sports and entertainment complex in the Wukesong area. It has been used for major sports events, concerts and exhibitions since its opening in 2008.
Located inside Beijing Municipality, the arena is connected to the city’s public transport network and sits in the Wukesong district west of the city centre, within a zone redeveloped ahead of the 2008 Games.
- Capacity: Seating capacity is on the order of 18,000 spectators, depending on configuration.
- Major events: Built for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and subsequently adapted for other major events, including ice hockey during the 2022 Winter Olympics.
How to Get to Wukesong Arena#
The arena is served by Beijing’s subway network. Use Line 1 to Wukesong Station or nearby Line 9/Line 10 connections and then walk (10-20 minutes) depending on which entrance and gates are in use for the event.
Tips for Visiting Wukesong Arena#
- Check event listings - Wukesong Arena (also known as Cadillac Arena in older signage) has varied programming from concerts to sporting events and the atmosphere changes accordingly.
- For large events use Line 1 and Line 9 of the Beijing Subway; the arena is near the Wukesong/AsiaGames Village area and several metro stations provide walking access.
Best Time to Visit Wukesong Arena#
As an indoor arena, visiting times depend on event schedules rather than seasons.
Weather & Climate near Wukesong Arena#
Wukesong Arena's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (571 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | -9° - 2° | -7° | 4 mm | some cloud | 51% | 2.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.6h |
| February | Acceptable | -6° - 5° | -4° | 4 mm | partly cloudy | 49% | 2.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.6h |
| March | Very Good | 0° - 12° | 4° | 9 mm | some cloud | 42% | 2.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 8° - 21° | 14° | 17 mm | partly cloudy | 39% | 3.1 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.1h |
| May | Excellent | 14° - 27° | 20° | 33 mm | partly cloudy | 39% | 2.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.2h |
| June | Very Good | 18° - 31° | 25° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 52% | 2.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.7h |
| July | Very Good | 22° - 31° | 26° | 196 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 2.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.5h |
| August | Very Good | 20° - 30° | 25° | 158 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 1.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.5h |
| September | Excellent | 14° - 26° | 20° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 60% | 1.8 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 7° - 19° | 13° | 17 mm | some cloud | 57% | 2.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Very Good | -1° - 10° | 3° | 7 mm | some cloud | 55% | 2.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.9h |
| December | Good | -6° - 4° | -4° | 4 mm | some cloud | 53% | 2.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
