The Trong Dong Stadium is currently under construction and is set to become the largest football-specific stadium in the world, with a planned capacity of 135,000 seats.
Once finished, Trong Dong Stadium will surpass both India’s Narendra Modi Stadium and North Korea’s Rungrado 1st of May Stadium in capacity, setting a new global record for football-only venues. Unlike many large stadiums designed for multi-sport use, the Hanoi venue will not include an athletics track, keeping the pitch closer to spectators.
The project places a heavy emphasis on advanced technology. Plans include what is being described as the world’s largest automated retractable roof, allowing the stadium to operate year-round in varying weather conditions.
The stadium will also feature an AI-powered retractable pitch system capable of replacing the playing surface within six to ten hours. Additional infrastructure includes full 5G integration, smart seating systems, and real-time security monitoring across the venue.
Trong Dong Stadium to be completed by 2028
Sustainability has been built into the stadium’s design. Developers say the venue will rely on natural ventilation and an advanced water recycling system intended to reduce clean water usage by up to 70 percent, reflecting Vietnam’s growing focus on environmentally efficient infrastructure.
Architecturally, Trong Dong Stadium draws heavily from Vietnamese cultural heritage. Its circular design is inspired by the Dong Son bronze drum, a sacred artifact from ancient Vietnamese civilization.
The exterior facade will feature Lạc bird motifs, another national symbol associated with strength and identity. While the engineering approach takes cues from major global stadiums such as Wembley and Lusail Stadium, the project aims to balance futuristic construction with local cultural symbolism.
The stadium is the centerpiece of a wider development known as the Olympic Sports Urban Area, a large-scale urban project led by Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup.
The development carries an estimated total cost of more than $35 billion and is planned to span over 9,000 hectares. Long-term plans include residential housing for approximately 750,000 people, high-speed rail connections, a hospital, and a dedicated esports facility.
As of February 2026, construction is actively underway in the Thượng Phúc commune outside Hanoi. Ground was officially broken on December 19, 2025, and the venue is currently targeting an August 2028 completion date.
The project forms part of a broader national push to modernize Vietnam’s sports infrastructure, alongside other large venues such as the 60,000-seat PVF Stadium and the 50,000-seat Rach Chiec Stadium.
The full Olympic Sports Urban Area is currently slated for completion by 2035, with long-term ambitions of positioning Vietnam to host major international events including the FIFA World Cup, the Olympics, or the Asian Games.
