[1] It is most famous for holding the 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification for China.

[3] The stadium is most famous as the home stadium of China national football team in the 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification, where crowds witnessed China's regretful loss to Qatar.

[4][5] On the other hand, the stadium used to receive negative reception for its poor maintenance.

Due to its soft, uneven grass pitch and poor drainage, it was frequently called "vegetable patch".

[6][7][8] The condition was greatly improved in 2020 when it received a renovation worth ¥4 million, as Dalian would hold the 2020 Chinese Super League Group A.