⚽ Shanghai Sports Events Guide

ATP Masters 1000 tennis at Qizhong Stadium - one of nine ATP Masters events globally. Usually October. World No. 1 players compete. Prize money over USD 1 million. The stadium's roof allows play in all weather.

Full name: Shanghai Rolex Masters (上海劳力士大师赛)

Formula 1 World Championship race at Shanghai International Circuit (上海国际赛车场). Usually April. The 5.4km circuit designed by Hermann Tilke features the iconic 'Dragon Tail' sequence of corners. First held 2004, returned to calendar 2024 after pandemic pause.

Full name: FIA Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix (中国大奖赛)

IAAF Gold Label certified marathon usually held in November. Full course passes the Bund, Huangpu River crossing, French Concession, and Xintiandi. One of China's flattest and fastest marathon courses. International runners from 80+ countries participate.

Full name: Shanghai International Marathon (上海国际马拉松)

Two Chinese Super League teams - Shenhua at Hongkou Stadium and SIPG at Shanghai Oriental Sports Center. Season March-November. International players join each transfer window. SIPG has won the league title multiple times.

Full name: Shanghai Shenhua / Shanghai Port FC

Yao Ming's former CBA team at Shanghai Oriental Sports Center. Regular season October to April. Known for developing young Chinese talent.

Full name: Shanghai Sharks (上海大鲨鱼)

Annual open water event in the Huangpu River. Athletes swim past the Bund with iconic city views. Usually October. Multiple distance categories.

Full name: Shanghai Open Water Swimming Championship (上海公开水域游泳锦标赛)