Anyang City Cultural and Sports Centre Stadium
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安阳市文体中心体育场 | |
| Location | South of Wenchang Avenue, East of Zhonghua Road, Wenfeng District, Anyang, Henan, China |
|---|---|
| Owner | Anyang Municipal Government |
| Operator | Shanghai Baoye Investment and Operation Management Co., Ltd. |
| Capacity | 40,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 25 April 2019 |
| Opened | 20 August 2022 |
Construction cost | 3.39 billion yuan (total complex) |
The Anyang City Cultural and Sports Centre Stadium (Chinese: 安阳市文体中心体育场) is a multi-purpose stadium located in Anyang, Henan Province, China. It is the main venue of the Anyang City Cultural and Sports Centre complex and has a seating capacity of 40,000 spectators.[1]
The stadium was constructed as part of the Anyang City Cultural and Sports Centre project, a public-private partnership (PPP) undertaken by Shanghai Baoye Group. Construction began on 25 April 2019.[2] The steel structure for the stadium's gymnasium was successfully hoisted into place in October 2019, marking the beginning of the main construction phase.[3]
The stadium was delivered in April 2022 and opened to the public on 20 August 2022.[4] The entire complex was listed as a key livelihood project for Anyang City and a major project for Henan Province.[5]
Design and facilities
The stadium has a total construction area of approximately 41,000 square meters and a seating capacity of 40,000.[6] The building is an elliptical structure with a diameter of 252 meters and a height of 46.9 meters. It comprises two above-ground floors with partial third and fourth floors.[7]
The stadium's curtain wall spans approximately 40,000 square meters and features a "cloud-and-thunder pattern" design with embedded oracle bone script characters, reflecting Anyang's identity as the ancient capital of the Shang dynasty and the birthplace of Chinese writing.[7] The interior is divided into three functional zones: competition facilities, public operation areas, and the competition field itself, meeting the requirements for Class B sporting events.[8]
Complex and surrounding facilities
The stadium is part of the larger Anyang City Cultural and Sports Centre, which covers a total area of 547,000 square meters (approximately 821 mu) with a total building area of 220,000 square meters.[1] The complex is divided into a northern cultural centre and a southern sports centre. The cultural centre includes a grand theatre, concert hall, cultural centre, and science and technology museum with a total area of 96,000 square meters.[9] The sports centre, with a total area of 116,000 square meters, comprises the stadium, an indoor gymnasium with 6,000 seats, and a swimming pool with a 1,500-seat spectator capacity.[10]
Events
Sports events
Since opening, the stadium has hosted various cultural and sports activities. The complex has accommodated over 350 events and served millions of visitors annually.[10]
The stadium and its surrounding plaza have served as the main venue for the Anyang Aviation Sports and Culture Tourism Festival. The 15th edition opened on 28 September 2023,[11] the 16th edition was held in September 2024,[12] and the 17th edition opened on 26 September 2025 at the complex's cultural plaza.[13]
Concerts and entertainment
The stadium is equipped to host large-scale concerts. On 1 January 2026, the "Boundless Sky" New Year Concert was held at the complex's grand theatre, featuring local musicians and attracting significant public attention.[14] The New Year period concert and associated fitness exhibitions at the sports centre were reported as key cultural events for the city.[15]
