Beijing 2022; National Stadium

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Facts & Figures

  • Competition zone: Beijing
  • Architect: Herzog & de Meuron, Ai Weiwei
  • Year completed: 2008
  • Type: Existing
  • Capacity: 91,000
  • Olympic sports: Opening and Closing Ceremonies
  • Paralympic sports: Opening and Closing Ceremonies
  • Post-Games use: Sports and entertainment events.
  • Other facts: Also used as venue at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

 

Location

 

This post will be regularly updated in the run-up to the Beijing 2022 Olympics. View an overview of all venues here.