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The Kai Tak Sports Park is a multisports development on the site of the old airport at Kai Tak in Hong Kong. First mooted in 2007, it will have a 50,000-seat main stadium with a retractable roof, an indoor sports centre with 10,000 seats and a public sports ground with 5,000 seats. The groundbreaking was held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, and the HK$30 billion park is to be finished by June, 2023.
Tai Po Football Club coach Lee Chi-kin holds up the FA Cup trophy at Mong Kok Stadium on May 30. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Harness World Cup fever to grow Hong Kong football

When the World Cup is over and visiting European teams leave Hong Kong, the opportunity should be seized to propel local football forward.

Hong Kong, China Association of Athletics Affiliates

More medals, records for Hong Kong on final day of Asian U-20 athletics event

Hong Kong economy

K-pop stars BTS to hold 3 concerts at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium in 2027

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Hong Kong economy

The Weeknd reveals dates for Hong Kong concerts at Kai Tak Stadium

K-pop girl group Babymonster also confirms stop at AsiaWorld-Arena on January 9.

The Weeknd has confirmed two Hong Kong concerts in October. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong culture

Letters | Abrupt end to Kai Tak concert tarnishes Hong Kong’s mega-event ambitions

Readers discuss shortfalls in Kai Tak Stadium’s operation, Hong Kong’s unfulfilled promise to protect the rights of same-sex couples, and the penalty for a lawmaker’s traffic offence.

Hong Kong Football Festival

Editorial | Hot summer of football festival fever ahead for Hong Kong

The return of star-studded matches featuring top European clubs heralds a second straight summer of football enthusiasm for local fans.

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Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong can’t just build a monorail in Kai Tak and hope for the best

Readers discuss going beyond infrastructure to ensure Kai Tak thrives, a Cantopop singer’s change of heart, and the Hong Kong dollar peg.

A person enjoys a run in the Kai Tak Sky Garden on March 31. Photo: Sam Tsang
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Bayern Munich pledging to deliver ‘the best’ summer football in Hong Kong

Senior official for German club claims six-times European champions have pulling power to ‘fill two stadiums’ ahead of Aston Villa clash.

Hong Kong Football Festival

Football Festival boss eyes Sevens-style boom, dismisses threat from rivals

TEG Sport managing director Rachael Carroll on overcoming Messi fiasco and making event a permanent fixture in city’s sporting calendar.

Hong Kong Sevens

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Miller to the four as New Zealand keep record intact

Black Ferns Sevens beat season-long co-finalists Australia to win fourth consecutive title in city, with Miller playing integral part.

New Zealand’s Jorja Miller (right) evades the tackle of Australia’s Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea in the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens cup final at Kai Tak Stadium on Sunday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong sports

Hong Kong Sevens a treat for fans but local restaurants hungry for more trade

Over three action-packed days of rugby, a record 113,000 fans pass through the turnstiles.

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Fans are in high spirits in a packed South Stand. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong in Sevens heaven as dazzling display marks start of 50th year

Not even a leaky roof at Kai Tak Stadium can put a dampener on proceedings as 34,368 fans pass through gates on day one.

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Hong Kong Sevens

Editorial | 50 years of Sevens: Hong Kong’s festival of fun awaits the world’s rugby fans

This year’s Hong Kong Sevens will round out a week of iconic sporting events, with attendance expected to smash records.

Hong Kong transport

Editorial | Kai Tak’s transport solution could be a model for other Hong Kong districts

If successful, the transit system would support Kai Tak’s growth and serve as a blueprint for agile, multi-modal transport citywide.

Cruise passengers wait in line for taxis at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in 2024. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong transport

Tender deadline for Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal extended by 1 month

Submission deadline pushed back following requests from prospective bidders for more time to prepare for expanded scope and KPIs.

Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong

Video | Taiwanese band Mayday angers fans by changing Hong Kong date

The Hong Kong concert scheduled for March 24 was moved to March 29.

Hong Kong economy

Over 170 complaints filed after Mayday shifts Hong Kong show: Consumer Council

Watchdog says 80 complaints came from residents and rest from fans outside city, primarily mainland China.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong’s draw as elite sports event host on display at LIV Golf tournament

Besides attracting high-end visitors, the competition’s blend of elite sport and entertainment is the direction the city should be heading in.

Young-han Song of Korean Golf Club hits his shot from the first tee during the second round of LIV Golf tournament at the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling on March 6. Photo: LIV Golf
Hong Kong entertainment

Sour note for fans after Taiwanese rock band Mayday switches Hong Kong date

Veteran rockers’ show originally scheduled for March 24 cancelled, with new concert added on March 29.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Man City, Juventus ‘exploring summer options’ over Hong Kong Football Festival

Other English, Italian and German sides also said to be interested, as rival promoters battle to stage matches at Kai Tak Stadium.

World Snooker

Zhang Anda laments paltry Hong Kong crowd as he reaches World Grand Prix final

‘I’d prefer it if there could be more spectators,’ says world No 23, who will face world champion Zhao Xintong in Sunday’s final.

Zhang Anda produced two century breaks to beat Zhou Yuelong in the World Grand Prix semi-final at Kai Tak Arena. Photo: Karma Lo
World Snooker

Kyren Wilson blasts ‘poor scheduling’ of snooker World Grand Prix after loss

World No 2 loses to Xiao Guodong; earlier in the day, English former world champion Mark Selby reaches the second round after beating Aaron Hill.

World No 2 and former world champion Kyren Wilson crashed out in the first round to Xiao Guodong in Hong Kong. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

2 women arrested as hawkers cash in on Blackpink merchandise craze at concerts

Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has been closely monitoring and taking enforcement actions against hawkers around Kai Tak Station Square.

Hong Kong society

Sip of Hong Kong milk tea gives Blackpink show a local flavour

Blackpink fans urged to pay greater attention to safety and follow entry guidelines following earlier surge to standing area.

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Hong Kong entertainment

Blackpink fever hits Hong Kong as Rosé delights in local snack on way to stage

Thousands of fans from the city and beyond pack Kai Tak Stadium as the girl group kick off the final leg of their record-breaking Deadline world tour.

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Blackpink take to the stage at Hong Kong’s 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Jess Ma
Hong Kong entertainment

Blackpink fans gear up for Hong Kong finale

K-pop fans are gearing up for shows, with Hong Kong the final stop of the band’s global tour.

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A Blackpink fan takes a selfie at a pop-up store in Kai Tak Mall 2. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Time for Hong Kong marathon to pick up the pace and evolve

With the popularity of the event growing and competition from other cities, organisers should be open to innovative ideas for improvement.

Hong Kong tourism

Editorial | Visitor targets in sight as Hong Kong back on map for tourists

Major events and new venues have tourists flocking to Hong Kong again, with growth led by non-mainland long-haul visitors.

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