Tianhe Stadium, Multi-purpose stadium in Tianhe District, China
Tianhe Stadium is a multi-purpose sports venue in Guangzhou with seating for around 58,500 people. The facility accommodates football matches and other large-scale events on its main playing surface.
The stadium opened in 1987 on the site of the former Guangzhou Tianhe Airport and hosted China's National Games. In 1991, it served as the venue for the final match of the inaugural FIFA Women's World Cup.
The stadium's name comes from its Tianhe District location, and it serves as the home ground of Guangzhou Evergrande in the Chinese Super League. It also hosted the football finals of the 2010 Asian Games, where Japan won both the men's and women's tournaments.
The stadium is accessible by public transportation with metro stations nearby for easy arrival. Parking and basic facilities are available for visitors attending events at the venue.
The stadium stands on the former site of Guangzhou Tianhe Airport, which operated until 1960; construction of the venue began there on 4 July 1984. The wider Tianhe Sports Centre covers 510,000 square metres and also holds a secondary athletics track, a baseball field, a gymnasium, tennis courts and a FINA-certified international pool.
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