Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong

Populous has created a masterplan for Kai Tak Sports Park that will see the 28-hectare Hong Kong site being developed into an urban oasis integrating high-quality sports venues with retail, wellness, recreational and community spaces. 

Kai Tak Sports Park aims to accelerate the advancement of sport in the SAR (special administrative region). The brief outlined a commitment to developing a high-quality sporting venue that will reinforce Hong Kong’s global status while also meeting community needs and aspirations.

Nestled in a parkland setting with Hong Kong’s iconic Lion Rock as a backdrop, the precinct revolves around the Kai Tak Sports Avenue. This indoor and outdoor pedestrian walk starts at Station Square and takes patrons all the way through the immense site, connecting key facilities with the Dining Cove which overlooks Victoria Harbour – one of the most recognisable views in the world.

The Sports Park will be easily accessible from the adjacent Station Square and two public transport interchanges. The newly planned Kai Tak and Song Wong Toi MTR stations will be a 10-minute walk away, and the Kowloon City Ferry Pier will be within striking distance. Pedestrian walkways will connect the Sports Park to new developments in To Kwa Wan, Ma Tau Kok, Kowloon City and Kai Tak districts.

Scheduled for completion in 2023, the Indoor Sports Centre will provide a large multipurpose space, and, with most of its 10,000 seats retractable or removable, it is not only suitable for hosting major competitions but will also provide many indoor sports courts for everyday community use. 

The 5,000-seat Public Sports Ground is suitable for hosting school athletics meetings, athletics training and local football league games. It will also be open to the public free of charge for jogging and exercise.

The focal point of the Sports Park is the 50,000-seat Main Stadium, with “Pearl of the Orient” as its façade design theme. With a soundproof retractable roof and flexible pitch surface, the Main Stadium is ideal for hosting major football and rugby games. Through the installation of separation drapes, stage setting and various equipment, the Main Stadium can also be used for hosting entertainment and community events of a different nature and scale.

The Kai Tak Sports Park will also provide large open space for public enjoyment, with facilities such as outdoor ball courts, open lawn areas, children’s play areas, fitness stations and more. Other facilities in the precinct include a health and wellness centre, a bowling centre, retail, food and beverage outlets and about 850 parking spaces.

Populous will work locally with recognised global industry leaders like ASM and Lagardère Sports to provide what will become Hong Kong’s largest sports venue.

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