The first football pitch with 50,000 seats in East China's Shandong Province, which meet FIFA A-level matches standard,opened to competition on April 25.
China Construction Eighth Engineering Division Corp., Ltd, a subsidiary of China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) was responsible for construction of the football pitch, and will take charge of its operation.
A view of the outside of the wave-shaped Youth Football Stadium, the first football pitch with 50,000 seats in East China's Shandong Province [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]
Located in Chengyang District, Qingdao, the Youth Football Stadium project has a total building area of 194,000 square meters, which includes a 50,000-seat professional football pitch, two 11-a-side pitches, a multipurpose hall containing three standard basketball courts, a swimming facility containing a standard swimming pool and a warm-up training pool, supporting buildings for commercial use, an underground parking area and other infrastructure.
The stadium is designed in the shape of waves, which echoes the beautiful natural coastal scenery of Qingdao.
In consideration of both international trends and Chinese spectating habits, the spectators' stand features two levels, on each of which is installed a 202.75-square-meter screen that provides spectators with splendid views of the match and players.
Selection of the grass for the turf was based on the climate in Qingdao, and so the surface is expected to perform well.
A view of the inside of the Youth Football Stadium in Qingdao, Shandong [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]
It is expected that international and domestic matches will take place in the stadium, along with performances of various kinds.
Next, CSCEC plans to build a "Fitness-for-All" public service system and standard stadium management to fully develop the commercial resources for the stadium, making it a comprehensive football-themed venue with such functions as training, performance, sports, healthcare and entertainment.
(Executive editor: Xie Yunxiao)
