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 in Longgang District | |||||||||||
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| Location | Longgang, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China | ||||||||||
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| Public transit |  Universiade 3 14 16 | ||||||||||
| Owner | Shenzhen Government | ||||||||||
| Operator | Shenzhen Sports Bureau | ||||||||||
| Capacity | 60,334 (stadium) 18,000 (Gymnastics, hockey & Basketball) 5,000 (cricket) 3,000 (swimming) | ||||||||||
| Surface | Grass | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 2011 | ||||||||||
| Construction cost | 3.5 billion RMB | ||||||||||
| Architect | Gerkan, Marg and Partners | ||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||
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| Longgang Universiade Sports Centre | |||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 龙岗大运体育中心 | ||||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 龍崗大運體育中心 | ||||||||||
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| Longgang Stadium | |||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 龙岗体育场 | ||||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 龍崗體育場 | ||||||||||
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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]
References
edit- ^ "大运中心" (in Chinese). Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- ^ Gilbertson, Wes (15 September 2018). "Monahan's marker among positives for Flames in shootout loss in China". Calgary Sun. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
- ^ Esguerra, Tyler (22 May 2021). "Riot unveils 2021 World Championship finals date and venue". Dot Esports. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ Kelly, Michael (9 September 2021). "Riot confirms Worlds 2021 will begin on Oct. 5 in Iceland". Dot Esports. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
External links
edit- Graphic of interior of stadium (archived 3 April 2008)
- Photo of ground breaking ceremony (archived 28 August 2008)
- Information on new stadium
- Cricinfo profile
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