Hong Kong Stadium
55 Eastern Hospital Road, So Kon Po, Hong Kong, China
Description:
Hong Kong Stadium is the most famous stadium that hosts sports, entertainment, cultural, religious and social events. It has a second name - Tak Kon Po Stadium - and is the main sports ground in Hong Kong. It was repurposed from the old government stadium in March 1994.
The stadium has a maximum capacity of 40,000 seats. There are 18,257 seats for the main level, 3.153 for the middle level, 18,507 for the upper level and 57 for wheelchair users.
International football and rugby matches are held in this stadium. In 1997 and 2005, the Rugby World Cup was held here. So Kon Po has a recreation area, which is rented. There is no treadmill at the stadium due to land restrictions.
The stadium is currently managed by the Hong Kong Department of Culture and Leisure.