Guangdong Olympic Stadium

Guangdong Olympic Stadium in Guangzhou, China, is a multi-purpose arena. According to a statistics study from 2016, it is the country's largest stadium in terms of seating capacity (80,012).

The construction work began in 1998 and was completed three years later on September 22, 2001. It was constructed on the site of the former Huangcun Airport in order to host the 2008 Summer Olympics. It is believed that 1.23 billion RMB was spent on its construction. The stadium's sunscreen roof was designed by Ellerbe Becket, an American architectural firm, resembling layers of petals on a flower. The concept was first unveiled in 1999. The venue has been dubbed "Flower City" as a result of this.

The Guangzhou Pharmaceuticals F.C. welcomed Chelsea F.C. to China for the first time on July 23, 2008.

It has also served as the primary host of the Olympic Games, in addition to leagues and regular matches. The Asian 2010 Games' athletic events, as well as the Asian Para Games, were held in the stadium.

Capacity: 80,012
Location: Guangzhou, China