Lianyungang Sports Center Stadium
| Location | Huaguoshan Avenue, Haizhou District, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China |
|---|---|
| Owner | Lianyungang Municipal Government |
| Operator | Lianyungang Sports Center |
| Capacity | 30,000 |
| Surface | Natural grass (football), Polyurethane (athletics track) |
| Construction | |
| Built | 2006-2012 |
| Opened | July 2012 |
| Renovated | 2024-2025 |
| Construction cost | 1.1 billion RMB (entire complex) |
| Architect | Tongji 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
- ^ "连云港市体育中心". Jiangsu Government Affairs Service (in Chinese). 7 November 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "连云港市体育中心简介". Lianyungang Sports Bureau (in Chinese). 1 June 2015. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ^ a b "连云港市体育中心简介". Lianyungang Sports Bureau (in Chinese). 1 June 2015. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.