The China Men’s National Football Team once again chooses Dalian as its home field after seven years. On June 16 and 20, China’s team faces off against Myanmar and Palestine respectively at Dalian Suoyuwan Football Stadium, officially kicking off its preparations for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup and 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers.

This is the first international event hosted at Dalian Suoyuwan Football Stadium since its opening. In compliance with the requirements of international A-level events, the football stadium has largely completed its hardware preparations, with three additional iron towers installed to enhance signal output and expand coverage.

The quality of the turf at Dalian Suoyuwan Football Stadium, the first professional football stadium in Dalian, has garnered attention, for the turf has reportedly reached the FIFA certification standard and met the needs of international events. Recently, China’s team has conducted two days of training on the outer field turf, and players have given positive feedback.

Dalian Suoyuwan Football Stadium offers more than just an exciting football match. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, it boasts a 270-degree ocean view and is China’s first football stadium with such a unique location, making it a new landmark in Dalian. Its design concept, “colorful overlapping waves,” integrates Dalian’s marine culture and football spirit. In terms of public welfare, the football stadium offers a large open space available to citizens free of charge, making it very accessible. In particular, a 2.2-kilometer jogging track around the football stadium leads directly to the top viewing platform, providing citizens with a great experience for leisure and fitness. Additionally, the white wave-like roof, dazzling ocean blue walls, sea wave-inspired seating, and the lush green turf in the center create a cohesive and visually pleasing color scheme. At night, the football stadium is illuminated with colorful lights, exuding an air of romance.

Apart from preparing the playing field, Dalian has established its dedicated organizing committee, set up 15 working institutions, formulated work plans, clarified key tasks, refined the division of responsibilities, and deployed various tasks such as competition organization, security, transportation, communications and power supply, facilities, media promotion, and cultural and tourism activities.