Shanghai Stadium is a giant sports facility boasts unique designing. Covering a floor area of 190,000 square meters, the stadium is a sphere in an radium of 300 meters. The saddle-shaped stadium has a total construction space of 150,000 square meters Above audiences' stands there are awnings that could be spread out in case of raining and big sun. The stadium can seat 80,000 audiences. In addition to playing host to sports games and performances, the stadium also has facilities for dining, accommodation, conferences and exhibitions. The exhibition hall at the southern part of the stadium can play host to various seminars and press conferences.