Various competitions held in Shanghai every year make you marvel at the vigor and impulse of this modern city. If you are a sport lover, Shanghai offers you many high-level venues to do sport, including outdoor and indoor stadiums, sports parks, tennis centers, water sports centers, golf courses and F1 circuit. In these well-equipped venues, a great number of world-class sporting events have been successfully held such as F1 Chinese Grand Prix and 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games. You can expect continuous exciting competitions in the future.

2009 Shanghai Competitions Schedule

 Jan. 10th - 20th, 2009
Asia League Ice Hockey
Highlight: Seven ice hockey teams from three Asian countries take part in this game.
Venue: S.U.S International Ice Hockey Arena
Address: No. 2000, Wenxiang Road, Songjiang District
Transportation: Take bus Songjiang Line 3, 5, 12, 13, 17 or 18.
Ticket Price: CNY 10 – 200

 Mar. 22nd - Oct. 31st, 2009
China Football Association Super League (CSL)
Highlight: This is the highest-level football competition in China. 16 football teams from various Chinese cities or provinces will compete in turn. Shanghai has a famous football team named Shenhua. If you are a football lover, you can go to the home field of Shenhua - Hongkou Football Stadium - to see the home match between Shenhua and other teams. Most of the matches are at weekends.
Venue: Hongkou Football Stadium
Address: No. 444, East Jiangwan Road, Hongkou District (beside Hongkou Park)
Transportation: Take bus nos. 18, 21, 70 or 139.
Ticket Price: CNY 28 – 288 (for one match), CNY 300 – 3360 (for all the 15 matches in the year)

 Apr. 17th - 19th, 2009
2009 F1 Chinese Grand Prix
Highlight: Shanghai is a paradise for F1 lovers. If you want to feel the speed and excitement, you can go to Shanghai International Circuit - the permanent venue for Chinese Grand Prix of FIA Formula One Grand Prix Championship. The competition is usually held here in September or October. In 2009, the open date of F1 has been moved up to Apr. 17th.  Apr. 17th will be the practice day. Ranking tournaments will be on Apr. 18th and the final on Apr. 19th.
Venue: Shanghai International Circuit
Address: No. 2000, Yining Road, Jiading District
Transportation: Take Shanghai International Circuit Special Bus Line, Hujia Line, Huqian Line, Xinjia Line, Hutang Line, Beijia Line, Xijia Line, Bei'an Line, Songjia Line, Tourist Bus Line 6 A or B.
Ticket Price: CNY 160 - 3980
Ticket Booking Line: 962123

 Apr. 17th - 21st, 2009
Tour of Chongming Island Women International Cycling Race 2009
Venue: Chongming County of Shanghai

 Apr. - May, 2009
Orient Masters Golf Tournament Shanghai
Venue: Sheshan Golf Club
Address: Lane 288, Linyin Xin Road, Sheshan National Holiday Resort, Songjiang District

 Apr. 28th - May 3rd, 2009
Beach Volleyball World Tour China Jinshan Open
Venue: Jinshan City Volleyball Beach
Address: City Beach, south end of Shihua Xincheng Road, Jinshan District
Transportation: Take Weimei Line, Shimei Line, Lianshi Special Line or Lianwei Special Line.

 Apr. 30th - May 3rd, 2009
KIA X GAMES Asia Shanghai 2009
Highlight: This exciting competition is nicknamed the 'Olympics of X Games'. This year about 200 athletes from over 30 countries participate in the game. The competing items include BMX (Bicycle Motocross), Skateboard, Aggressive In-Line, Sport Climbing, and Moto X.
Venue: KIC Jiangwan Sports Center
Address: No. 346, Guohe Road,Yangpu District
Transportation: Take bus nos. 8, 61, 90, 325, 537, 538, 758, 854, 866, 917, 942 or 966.
Ticket Booking Line: 962388, 400-666-6699
Ticket Price: CNY 50 – 240

 May 1st - May 3rd, 2009
FIE Men's and Women's Fleuret World Cup
Venue: Westgate Mall
Address: No. 1038, West Nanjing Road, Jing'an District
Transportation: Take bus nos. 18, 20, 23, 36, 37, 40, 46, 57, 62, 76, 93,94, 108, 112, 123, 145, 312, 315, 330, 451, 518, 802, 838, 916, 921, 930, 935, 952, Tunnel Line 6, Tourist Line 5, 8, 10, Subway Line 1 or 2.

 May 10th - May 12th, 2009
The 4th World Dragon and Lion Dance Championship
Highlight: Dragon and lion dance is a traditional activity oriented in ancient China. It spread to countries and regions all over the world in its development. In 1995, International Dragon and Lion Dance Federation was established in Hong Kong to popularize this interesting traditional sport. This year over 50 teams from 32 countries participate in the game.
Venue: Yuanshen Sports Centre
Address: No, 1458, Zhangyang Road (No. 655, Yuanshen Road; No. 9, Yushan Road), Pudong New Area
Transportation: Take bus nos. 119, 130, 339, 584, 589, 621, 626 or subway line 2.
Ticket Price: CNY 100 – 500

 May 24th, 2009
Shanghai Dragon Boat Invitational Tournament
Highlight: It is held by the Chinese Dragon Boat Association (CDBA). Besides the tournament, a lecture on dragon boat and city development, a concert and a folk custom show will also be held.
Venue: Suzhou River (Putuo section)

 Jul. or Aug., 2009 (undefined)
Adidas Basketball Summer League
Venue: Xujiahui Park
Address: at the intersection between Zhaojiabang Road, and Tianping Road, Xuhui District
Transportation: Take bus nos. 572, 712, 820 or Nanshe Special Line.

 Jul. or Aug., 2009 (undefined)
Archery World Cup 2009
Venue: Shanghai Shooting & Archery Sport Center
Address: No. 3028, Jindu Road, Minhang District

 Aug.20th – 23rd, 2009
The 2nd World Freestyle Roller Skating Championship
Venue: Shanghai Huangpu Roller Skating Hall
Address: No. 235, Dalin Road, Huangpu District
Transportation: Take bus nos. 17, 18, 23, 24, 66, 109, 715, 730, 782, 929, 984 or 985.

 Aug. or Oct., 2009 (undefined)
World Snooker Shanghai Masters
Highlight: It is a high-level snooker competition among the most excellent snooker masters in the world. This kind of sport depends much on intelligence and smartness. Do you like it? If yes, you can go to see the cliff-hanging competitions. Maybe you can see the masters including Ronnie O'Sullivan, Stephen Hendry, Stephen Maguire and Ding Junhui, a brilliant young player from China.
Venue: Shanghai Grand Stage (Shanghai Indoor Stadium)
Address: No. 1111, North Caoxi Road, Xuhui District
Transportation: Take bus nos. 42, 43, 72, 401, 864 or 927, or subway line 1, and get off at the stop of Shanghai Indoor Stadium.

 Sep. 20th, 2009
Shanghai Golden Grand Prix
Highlight: Established in 2005, Shanghai Golden Grand Prix is held in September every year. It is a high level track-and-field event in Asia. The most celebrated athletes from all over the world compete here on various events, including sprinting, long-distance running, hurdles, long jump, high jump, pole vault and triple jump. You can feel the real speed and excitement here.
Venue: Shanghai Stadium
Address: No. 666, Tianyaoqiao Road, Xuhui District
Transportation: Take bus nos. 42, 43, 72, 401, 864, 927 or subway line 1.
Ticket Price: undefined (2008 price for your reference: CNY 60 – 1380)
Ticket Inquiry Line: 021-62122929

 Oct. 12th - 18th, 2009
ATP 1000 (Association of Tennis Professionals 1000)
Highlight: ATP 1000 is a brand new tennis competition in Shanghai. The predecessor of ATP 1000 is the Tennis Masters Cup which had been held in Shanghai for five times in 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. Unlike the Tennis Masters Cup which is the top competition among the world top eight tennis masters in the end of the year, ATP 1000 is a series of games among over 80 tennis masters. If you are a fan of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Nikolay Davydenko or other tennis masters, do not hesitate to go.
Venue: Shanghai Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center
Address: No. 5500, Yuanjiang Road, Maoqiao Town, Minhang District
Transportation: Take Minma Line or subway line 5.
Ticket Price: undefined (price for 2008 Tennis Masters Cup for your reference: CNY 50 – 4800)
Ticket Booking Line: 962388, 962288

 Nov. 5th - 8th, 2009
World Golf Championship (WGC)
Highlight: It is the former HSBC Golf Champions, which is upgraded to this year's WGC.
Venue: Shanghai Sheshan International Golf Club
Address: Lane 288, Linyin Xin Road, Sheshan National Holiday Resort, Songjiang District
Transportation: You can take the special free bus shuttling between the venue and People's Square in the city center during the competition days.
Ticket Price: undefined (price for 2008 HSBC Golf Champions for your reference: CNY 400 - 2200)

 Nov. 17th - 22nd, 2009
China Badminton Open
Venue: Yuanshen Sports Centre
Address: No, 1458, Zhangyang Road (No. 655, Yuanshen Road; No. 9, Yushan Road), Pudong New Area
Transportation: Take bus nos. 119, 130, 339, 584, 589, 621, 626 or subway line 2.
Ticket Price: undefined (price for 2008 for your reference: CNY 20 - 880)

 Nov. 29th, 2009, 7:30
2009 Toray Cup Shanghai International Marathon
Highlight: It has been held every year since 1996. If you love marathon, you can go and see the exciting game. If you are interested in joining in the game, Please make sure you are qualified to apply for being a runner; i.e. you should be 18 years old or above (born before Dec. 31, 1991) and have constant practicing on long-distance running.
Registration Date & Time: Sep. 1st - Nov., 2009, 9:00 – 17:00
Registration Office: No. 1500, South Zhongshan 2nd Road, Xuhui District
Information Line: 021-66298808 (available after Aug. 1st, 2009)

 Dec. 12th - 13th, 2009
The 6th China Shanghai International DanceSport Open – IDSF World Cup Latin 2009
Highlight: This competition is held by IDSF - International DanceSport Federation.
Venue: Luwan Gymnasium (Luwan Arena)
Address: No, 128, Zhaojiabang Road, Luwan District
Transportation: Take bus nos. 17, 24, 41, 42, 43, 45, 96, 104, 128, 146, 205, 218, 733, 786, 820, 864, 931, 984, 985, Nanshe Line, Xuchuan Line or Tunnel Line 1.
Ticket Price: undefined (price for 2008 for your reference: CNY 50 - 1180)