Local Athletes Find New Training Grounds as Causeway Bay Closes

The turf pitch and 100m 5-lane ancillary track at Causeway Bay Sports Ground are temporarily closed from May 20 to July 21, 2026, for turf maintenance. This closure affects local athletes and clubs that regularly use the facilities for training and events.

Why the Timing Matters for Teams

Causeway Bay Sports Ground opened in May 1983 with 6 tennis courts and a grass pitch. It already observes a weekly maintenance closure of the grass pitch every Thursday. The current extended shutdown overlaps with ongoing changes at Hong Kong Stadium in Causeway Bay, where seating capacity is planned to be reduced from 40,000 to 9,000 while adding an athletics track. These shifts follow the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament leaving Causeway Bay after 30 years in 2023 to relocate to the new Kai Tak Stadium.

Local Details on Available Options

Teams and clubs in Causeway Bay are turning to other venues for continued preparation. The 24/7 FITNESS Causeway Bay Second Branch completed a six-thousand-plus square foot expansion in mid-June with advanced 24-hour automated facilities. This provides an indoor option for athletes needing consistent access outside the closed outdoor tracks and pitches.

Evidence from Recent Changes

The relocation of major events has reduced usage at Hong Kong Stadium, directing smaller local competitions toward adjusted schedules. Athletes and clubs now navigate the temporary closure at Causeway Bay Sports Ground alongside the permanent move of high-profile tournaments, requiring revised training plans based on available spaces.

Local teams continue to monitor updates from venue operators to plan sessions around remaining open facilities and the upcoming reopening after July 21, 2026.

Sources Include (But not Limited to)

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