Xi'an International Football Center

Xi'an International Football Center
西安国际足球中心
Xi'an International Football Center in 2025
Interactive map of Xi'an International Football Center
LocationXi'an, Shaanxi, China
Coordinates34°17′00″N 108°46′08″E / 34.283297°N 108.768768°E / 34.283297; 108.768768
Capacity60,235
Record attendance
43,937
Public transit 16  at Xi'anguojizuqiuzhongxin
Construction
Groundbreaking2020
Built2020–2023
OpenedSeptember 3, 2025
Cost
¥2.5 billion
ArchitectZaha Hadid Architects
General contractor
Shaanxi Construction Engineering Group Corporation
Tenant
Shaanxi Union (2026-present)

The Xi'an International Football Center, also known as the Fengdong Stadium, is a football stadium located in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. It is the home of China League One club Shaanxi Union.[1] The stadium has a seating capacity of 60,235 spectators.[2]

Construction

The Xi'an International Football Center was initially planned as a venue for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, which China was selected as the host for, but later pulled out. Construction started in 2020 and was completed in 2025.[3]

Xi'an International Football Center (Under Construction), Apr 25 2024

Major matches

On 3 September 2025, the Xi'an International Football Center held its first official match. In the first round of Group D of the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers, China won 2-1 against Timor-Leste.[4]

The 2026 Team China Xi'an International Youth Football Tournament was held at the Xi'an International Football Center from 25 to 31 March 2026. The China U-23 national team played three home matches against North Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "通知公告 - 陕西省体育局官方网站". tyj.shaanxi.gov.cn. Archived from the original on 2024-04-26. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
  2. ↑ "Xi'an International Football Centre, Shaanxi, China". World Construction Network. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  3. ↑ "关注!西安国际足球中心钢结构工程压环梁合龙". m.thepaper.cn. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  4. ↑ "Xi'an International Football Center debuts in AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers". xa.gov.cn. 2025-09-04. Archived from the original on 5 March 2026. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
  5. ↑ "【赛事调整通知】2026中国之队·西安国际青年足球锦标赛将于3月25日至31日在西安进行". weibo (in Chinese). China Football Team. 5 March 2026. Retrieved 6 March 2026.