Qingdao Conson Stadium | |
Location: | Qingdao, Shandong, People's Republic of China |
Broke Ground: | February 1996 |
Opened: | August 1999 |
Renovated: | March–October 2012 |
Owner: | Qingdao Conson Development (Group) Co. Ltd |
Capacity: | 45,000 |
Tenants: | Qingdao Huanghai |
The Qingdao Sports Center Stadium or officially Qingdao Conson Stadium (formerly also called Guoxin Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Qingdao, Shandong, China. It is currently holds 45,000 people and used mostly for association football matches.
The stadium was invested by Qingdao Etsong Tobacco Group and opened in August 1999 as Etsong Sports Center Stadium (Chinese: 颐中体育中心体育场). It was the home stadium of Qingdao Etsong Hainiu and Qingdao Hailifeng. The stadium was abandoned in 2006 due to safety problems.[1] Qingdao Conson Development Group took charge the stadium in July 2008 and changed its name as Qingdao Conson Stadium. The stadium was renovated in 2012.[1]