Wuxi Sports Center Stadium
Wuxi, China
The Wuxi Sports Center Stadium presents itself as a functional piece of civic infrastructure. Its most striking feature is the athletics track that encircles the pitch, a layout that separates the spectator from the game. The stands curve around this oval, filled with seats that follow the contour of the track.
Built between March 1993 and October 1994, the venue is a public sports facility in China. The construction cost of 74 million RMB indicates its scale. It sits at 1500 Taihu Xidadao, a location that places it within the Binhu District of Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, though the address itself offers little about the character of the place.
The stadium has hosted a variety of events that highlight its versatility. While the main stadium itself focuses on football, the broader complex was also the site for matches in the 2009 World Women's Handball Championship, demonstrating the capacity of the site to handle international tournaments.
The primary tenant is Wuxi Wugo F.C., a club that competes in China League One. The team has used the ground since its formation, replacing earlier tenants such as Wuxi Zhongbang and Yanbian Longding. The structure has not undergone major renovations that would alter its capacity, which remains around 28,000, though some sources vary on the exact figure. It is a place that serves the city’s sporting needs without claiming to be anything more.
Who plays here
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Wuxi Wugou FC 68 matches
Recent matches here
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep | Wuxi Wugou FC — Yanbian Longding FC | 2:0 |
| 15 Aug | Wuxi Wugou FC — Guangzhou E-Power | 0:3 |
| 9 Aug | Wuxi Wugou FC — Ningbo Professional | |
| 20 Jun | Wuxi Wugou FC — Qingdao Jonoon | 2:2 |
| 14 Jun | Wuxi Wugou FC — Meizhou Kejia | 1:1 |
| 23 May | Wuxi Wugou FC — Nanjing City | 1:1 |
| 26 Apr | Wuxi Wugou FC — Hebei Kungfu | 0:0 |
| 19 Apr | Wuxi Wugou FC — Dalian Huayi | 2:3 |