Tianhe Stadium


Tianhe Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. It is currently used for football matches.

History

Construction of the stadium began on 4 July 1984 at the former site of Guangzhou Tianhe Airport. It was opened in 1987 for the 1987 National Games of China. It hosted the final of the inaugural FIFA Women's World Cup in 1991. The stadium has hosted the home matches of local football team Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao since 2011.
The stadium hosted the football finals of the 2010 Asian Games and final match of the AFC Champions League twice, in 2013 and 2015.
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The operation right of Tianhe Stadium was loaned to Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao F.C. from Guangzhou Sports Bureau for 20 years on 24 February 2016.

Transport

The stadium is best reached by taking Guangzhou Metro Line 1 to Tianhe Sports Center Station, Line 3 to Linhexi Station and Line 1 or 3 to Tiyu Xilu Station.