Nanchang International Sport Center

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Nanchang International Sports Center
南昌国际体育中心
Nanchang International Sport Center
Interactive map of Nanchang International Sports Center
LocationHonggutan District, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
Coordinates 28°37′35″N115°49′01″E / 28.626278°N 115.816972°E / 28.626278; 115.816972
OwnerNanchang Municipal Government
OperatorNanchang International Sports Center Co., Ltd.
Capacity60,000 (main stadium)
12,000 (indoor arena)
1,000 (swimming/diving hall)
Field size400m track (standard athletics field)
SurfaceNatural grass (football field), hardwood (indoor courts)
Construction
Broke groundApril 2009
OpenedJune 2011
Construction costCN¥1.4 billion
Architect China State Construction International, BOK (Australia)
Tenants
7th National City Games of China (2011)

The Nanchang International Sports Center is a multi-purpose sports complex in Honggutan District, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China. Built for the 7th National City Games (2011), it spans 21 hectares (52 acres) and includes a 60,000-seat stadium, an indoor arena, a natatorium, and tennis courts. Known locally as the "Water Drop Stadium" for its shimmering, droplet-shaped design, it is surrounded by 75,000 square metres (810,000 sq ft) of artificial lakes and 87,000 square metres (940,000 sq ft) of green space. [1] [2] [3] [4]

References

  1. "第七届城市运动会官方网站". www.xinhuanet.com. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
  2. "Nanchang Upgrades to Build a Famous Sports City - Nanchang Municipal People's Government". www.nc.gov.cn. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
  3. "Project Overview". CCDI. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
  4. "Tensile Structure Design". BDIR. Retrieved 2025-01-26.