Beijing Olympic Basketball Gymnasium

Location: Wukesong Culture and Sports Center in western Beijing

Total land surface: 63,000 sqm

Seats: 18,000 (14,000 pernament, 4,000 temporary)

Post-Games use: The stadium, which includes Beijing Olympic Basketball Gymnasium, Wukesong Baseball Fields, and sports and commercial facilities, will be able to meet the needs of residents in western Beijing

Groundbreaking date: March 29, 2005

(China Daily 05/16/2008 page8)