From Concept to Reality: Late-Winter Testing Period for Kai Tak Sports Park

ASM Global and Kai Tak Sports Park Limited have announced a late-winter testing period for Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park, a $4 billion multi-venue sports district project set to open in early 2025. The project has been in the works for nearly a decade and includes the centerpiece Kai Tak Stadium, a 50,000-seat venue with a retractable roof and flexible playing surface. Surrounding the stadium are a 10,000-capacity indoor sports arena and a 5,000-spectator public sports ground for school events and athletic competitions.

ASM Global has been managing the project, handling premium sales and programming, and will operate the district once it opens. Populous handled the master planning and design of the venues, Simon Kwan & Associates served as the architect of record, ADI Limited designed the landscape architecture, and Arup provided engineering services. The district is built around the Kai Tak Sports Avenue, which connects the venues and features amenities such as restaurants, retail shops, jogging trails, a health and wellness center, a bowling center with 40 lanes, and a climbing wall.

Sustainability is a key focus of the project, with plans to integrate solar panels, green roofscapes, and electric charging stations throughout the district. Smart city initiatives will include an intelligent building and car management system, Wi-Fi hotspots