Postcard of the stadium, Hong Kong Stadion

Product detailed description

Condition: good

Dimensions: 15 cm x 9.5 cm

Home of the legendary Hong Kong Sevens on a vintage postcard! A colour view of Hong Kong Stadium in the valley below Caroline Hill in Causeway Bay, with the striking arched trusses of its stand roofs, set among greenery and skyscrapers with the harbour and Kowloon hills behind. Reopened after rebuilding in 1994, the stadium holds about 40,000 spectators, is home to the Hong Kong national football team and hosted the famous rugby sevens tournament from 1982 to 2024. The reverse reads Hong Kong – China, Hong Kong Stadium, No. GRB-268. Unused.

Facts at a glance

• Item: colour postcard, unused, blank, no stamp
• View: Hong Kong Stadium, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China
• Stadium: originally Government Stadium (1953), reopened after rebuilding in March 1994, capacity about 40,000
• Use: football (Hong Kong national team), rugby, Hong Kong Sevens (1982–2024)
• Architecture: arched steel trusses supporting the stand roofs
• Captions: front Hong Kong; reverse Hong Kong – China, Hong Kong Stadium
• Card number: GRB-268

Expert note – FAQ

What is Hong Kong Stadium?
Hong Kong Stadium is the largest outdoor stadium on Hong Kong Island, in the valley below Caroline Hill in Causeway Bay. The original Government Stadium of 1953 was rebuilt and reopened in March 1994. It holds about 40,000 spectators and is home to the Hong Kong national football team.

What is the Hong Kong Sevens?
The Hong Kong Sevens is one of the world’s most famous rugby sevens tournaments, renowned for its lively atmosphere in the stands. It was held at Hong Kong Stadium from 1982 to 2024, and the venue also hosted the Rugby World Cup Sevens in 1997 and 2005.

Why collect stadium postcards from one city?
Stadium postcards from one city or country give collectors a coherent picture of its sports architecture. From Hong Kong, the main Hong Kong Stadium and the smaller Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground can be displayed side by side as an overview of the island’s main football venues.