Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre

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Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre (Chinese: 深圳大运体育中心), also known as Shenzhen Universiade Centre, Longgang Universiade Sports Centre, or Longgang Stadium, is a multi-use sport facilities complex in Longgang, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. The sports centre was completed in 2011. It is used mostly for association football and athletics competitions, and hosted some events at the 2011 Summer Universiade.

Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre Stadium
Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre in Longgang District
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LocationLonggang, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Public transitShenzhen Metro Universiade
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OwnerShenzhen Government
OperatorShenzhen Sports Bureau
Capacity60,334 (stadium)
18,000 (Gymnastics, hockey & Basketball)
5,000 (cricket)
3,000 (swimming)
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Opened2011
Construction cost3.5 billion RMB
ArchitectGerkan, Marg and Partners
Tenants
Shenzhen F.C.
Shenzhen Fengpeng
Shenzhen Aviators
HC Kunlun Red Star
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese深圳大运体育中心
Traditional Chinese深圳大運體育中心
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinShēnzhèn Dàyùn Tǐyù Zhōngxīn
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutpingsam1 zan3 daai6 wan6 tai2 juk6 zung1 sam1
Longgang Universiade Sports Centre
Simplified Chinese龙岗大运体育中心
Traditional Chinese龍崗大運體育中心
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinLónggǎng Dàyùn Tǐyù Zhōngxīn
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutpinglung4 gong1 daai6 wan6 tai2 juk6 zung1 sam1
Longgang Stadium
Simplified Chinese龙岗体育场
Traditional Chinese龍崗體育場
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinLónggǎng Tǐyùchǎng
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutpinglung4 gong1 tai2 juk6 coeng4

The stadium has a capacity of 60,334 spectators.[1] The Shenzhen Dayun Arena has a capacity of 18,000 spectators, while the aquatic centre has a capacity of 3,000 spectators.

On 15 September 2018, the NHL played one pre-season game at the stadium between the Calgary Flames and Boston Bruins.[2]

The stadium was initially slated to host the Finals of the 2021 League of Legends World Championship, but due to complications related to COVID-19 pandemic in China, the event entirely was moved to Iceland.[3][4]

Aerial view of the sports centres

References

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  1. ^ "大运中心" (in Chinese). Retrieved 15 April 2016.
  2. ^ Gilbertson, Wes (15 September 2018). "Monahan's marker among positives for Flames in shootout loss in China". Calgary Sun. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  3. ^ Esguerra, Tyler (22 May 2021). "Riot unveils 2021 World Championship finals date and venue". Dot Esports. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  4. ^ Kelly, Michael (9 September 2021). "Riot confirms Worlds 2021 will begin on Oct. 5 in Iceland". Dot Esports. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
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