However, on 14 May 2022,
AFC announced that China would not be able to host the tournament due to the exceptional circumstances caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic.[5]
On 31 December 2022, the new Workers' Stadium hosted its first event, as the New Year's Eve party called "Embrace a New Journey - 2023 BRTV New Year's Eve" took place in the stadium and was broadcast on
Beijing Satellite TV.
The renovated Workers’ Stadium opened officially on 15 April 2023,[6][7][8] which included the opening ceremony of the
2023 Chinese Super League, prior to the opening match of its season between
Beijing Guoan and
Meizhou Hakka.[9] Meizhou Hakka midfielder
Ye Chugui scored the first ever goal in the stadium.
On 15 June 2023, the stadium hosted its first international friendly match when
Argentina beat
Australia 2–0, with
Lionel Messi scoring his fastest ever international career goal in just 79 seconds.[10]
Location
The stadium is located in Beijing's
Chaoyang district. It occupies the block bounded by Gongrentiyuchang North, East, South, and West Road. It is across the street from the
Workers' Indoor Arena and is near the
Sanlitun business area.
Transportation
The stadium is accessible by the
Beijing subway, with
Workers' Stadium station serving the location on
Line 17, having opened on 30 December 2023. In 2024,
Line 3 will open and also serve the station, tying the stadium to the eastern provinces of Beijing and creating an interchange station.
Photo Gallery
Photos of the Workers' Stadium
View of the stadium from the northern gate.
Stairs leading to upper stands.
View of the pitch from the stadium's southeastern corner.