Longxing Football Stadium anchors sports development

Chongqing Longxing Football Stadium. [Photo provided to english.liangjiang.gov.cn]

Chongqing Longxing Football Stadium is becoming the center of a growing soccer ecosystem, with Chongqing's Liangjiang New Area developing the surrounding area into a hub for professional soccer, youth training, and sports tourism.

The development is built around three pillars: bringing soccer organizations together, establishing a high-level youth training base, and integrating sports with cultural and tourism activities.

The area is attracting soccer institutions, including teams from different age groups of the Chinese Super League. In March 2025, the Chinese Football Association Youth Academy (Chongqing) was established at the Longxing Football Training Ground. Plans also call for two additional pitches, with a total investment of about 37 million yuan ($5.55 million).

Youth development is another priority. The existing facilities include four full-size pitches and 2,500 square meters of supporting facilities. Ten youth teams are currently based there, with more than 650 training sessions held annually.

The project also aims to extend matchday visits into full-day experiences, with an outdoor sports and recreation center now open nearby and a 4.2-kilometer greenway expected to link sports venues with commercial and cultural attractions.

Since opening in 2023, the stadium has hosted more than 190 sporting and entertainment events, attracting approximately 1.1 million visits.