World Stadiums: Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong
Mong Kok Stadium (旺角大球場) in the Mong Kok district of Kowloon, Hong Kong is the home of HK Premier League sides Kitchee and Eastern. The stadium has also played host to the Hong Kong national side and other Hong Kong clubs at various times.
History & Capacity
The stadium has a seating capacity of 6,600 (comprising four stands of 1,665) and was formerly known as the Army Sports Ground until 1961 when its management was taken over by the former Urban Council.
The venue had a major overhaul which began in 2009 and ended in 2011. On 15 November 2011, the stadium was officially re-opened with a game between the Russian National Youth Team and the Hong Kong Youth Representative Team.
The stadium hosts HK Premier League ties, domestic cup games and has also held World Cup qualifiers and continental cup competitions like the AFC Cup and AFC Champions League group matches.
The two stands are covered with the ends behind the goals open to the elements.
Miscellaneous
When the stadium is sold out, a red flag is raised to indicate that there are no more tickets available.
The playing surface is 106 x 66 meters with pylon-style floodlights.
Access - Getting There
The closest MTR station is Prince Edward on the Tsuen Wan and the Kwun Tong lines and fans can use the Exits A + B1. Fans walk through the famous Mong Kok flower markets which are directly located next to the stadium.
An alternative is the Mong Kok East KCR station where fans can use the D Exit. Each station is about a 5 to 10 minute walk to the stadium.
Address: 37 Flower Market Road, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Nearby Hotels
Hong Kong offers an abundance of hotels and other accommodation options to suit all budgets.
Some recommendations close to the stadium include the Royal Plaza Hotel, a 5-star property with a swimming pool, and fitness center as well as access to MOKO, a large shopping mall.
Hotel 1936 is a 3-star hotel on Prince Edward Road West with good facilities.
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