Since officially opening on March 1, Kai Tak Stadium has proven its position as a world-class sports and entertainment complex, solidifying Hong Kong’s reputation as one of Asia’s event capitals. Within its first year, our city’s 50,000-seater stadium hosted a diverse array of events across multiple sectors, including the Hong Kong Sevens, several football matches from famous clubs, the 2025 Mama Awards, hosted a wide range of major sporting events, and welcomed international stars such as Coldplay, JJ Lin, and Seventeen for their concerts.
And we’ve got the numbers to prove it. According to U.S concert and live music industry trade publication Pollstar, our city’s venue placed third in total number of ticket sales worldwide, with 1.25 million tickets sold amounting to USD$191.34 million. Kai Tak Stadium also came in fifth in total gross revenue worldwide at USD $191 million, and took the top spot for both categories within Asia. Additionally, the nearby 10,000-seater Kai Tak Arena, used for smaller performances and sporting events, ranked eighth in terms of total gross revenue within Asia.
With plenty more exciting events lined up at Kai Tak Stadium in 2026, including BlackPink’s three-day concert in January, it’s clear that this venue’s reputation will only get bigger and better in time. We can't wait to see what’s in store for Hong Kong as a go-to destination for unforgettable events!
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