Stadium
Huanglong Sports Center Stadium
Hangzhou, China
Formerly: Yellow Dragon Sports Center Stadium, Hangzhou Dragon Stadium
The Huanglong Sports Center Stadium stands out because of its twin pylon roof, which looks like a large cable-stayed bridge from the outside. Inside, the most striking feature is the running track that separates the stands from the pitch. In one section, the seating is split into blocks of purple, blue, and yellow, while another end shows rows of red seats. A tall concrete tower with a large green video screen rises from one corner, giving the ground a distinct profile against the Hangzhou skyline.
The stadium gained international attention during the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup, hosting a semi-final between the United States and Brazil. That match also set the all-time attendance record for the venue, with 47,818 spectators watching Brazil win 4–0. More recently, the ground was renovated for the 2022 Asian Games, which were held in 2023. During those games, it hosted football quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the Women's Football Final, where Japan defeated North Korea 4–1.
Zhejiang Professional F.C. uses the stadium as its primary home, having moved there after promotion to the top tier in 2006. The club has occasionally played at other local venues, but the main pitch remains the centre of their activities. The surface is an anchored grass system, which combines natural grass with artificial fibre reinforcement to improve durability. The stadium is easily accessible from the city centre, with the Huanglong Sports Center station on the metro line 10 serving as a terminus right next to the facility.
The Huanglong Sports Center Stadium is defined by its twin-pylon roof structure and the running track that encircles the pitch. It gained prominence during the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup, when it hosted a semi-final that drew an attendance record of 47,818 fans. The venue was renovated for the 2022 Asian Games, hosting several knockout matches including the women's final. Zhejiang Professional F.C. calls the ground home, and the pitch uses an anchored grass system designed to withstand heavy use.
Who plays here
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Zhejiang Professional
116 matches
Recent matches here
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | Zhejiang Professional — Yunnan Yukun | 6:0 |
| 15 Aug | Zhejiang Professional — Chengdu Rongcheng | 2:3 |
| 8 Aug | Zhejiang Professional — Wuhan Three Towns | |
| 26 Jul | Zhejiang Professional — Dalian Zhixing | 3:2 |
| 14 Jul | Zhejiang Professional — Qingdao Jonoon | 3:2 |
| 24 May | Zhejiang Professional — Shenyang Urban | 0:5 |
| 20 May | Zhejiang Professional — Shandong Taishan | 4:1 |
| 10 May | Zhejiang Professional — Tianjin Teda | 1:1 |