Kai Tak Stadium: a game-changer for Hong Kong
It’s finally showtime for Kai Tak Stadium, the centrepiece of Hong Kong’s new HK$30 billion (US$3.85 billion) Kai Tak Sports Park. Almost six years in the making, the 50,000-seat stadium was built to boost Hong Kong as a global stop for sports, entertainment and other mega-events.
Spanning 28 hectares at the former site of Hong Kong’s famous Kai Tak Airport, facilities have been put through extensive testing to ensure a world-class experience after their opening in March 2025. Step inside and explore this new state-of-the-art landmark with our infographic.
Sports Park in detail
Kai Tak Stadium
The 50,000-seat main stadium stands as a striking centrepiece, adding a bold new dimension to Hong Kong’s iconic waterfront skyline.
Retractable roof
The retractable roof is one of the key features of the main arena.
It takes about 30 minutes to open or close.
The roof is open or kept closed depending on the weather – or for different purposes such as sports competitions, exhibitions or concerts.
Organisations need to decide before the stadium opens. It cannot be opened or closed during an event.
Stadium viewer
To take a quick view of the interior of the new stadium, use our interactive viewer.
Click the buttons to explore
Location and connectivity
The sports park is located on the northwestern side of the old Kai Tak Airport, which ceased operations in July 1998.
Using the MTR, it takes around 30 minutes from Central, and around one hour from the border with mainland China.
It is located close to MTR stations, bus stops and a ferry pier.
A world-class arena
Kai Tak Stadium matches the spectacle and innovation of some of the world’s leading sports venues.
Kai Tak Sports Park timeline
Planned events in Kai Tak Stadium
Associate Creative Director Marcelo Duhalde
Additional research by Kaliz Lee
Edited by Tom Bell and Andrew London
Web development by Yi Zhe Ang
Sources: Kai Tak Sports Park, Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Google Earth
Photos credit: Elson Li, Sam Tsang, Nora Tam, Kaliz Lee
