[1] It is also known among fans as "The Factory Weaves Wishes" (Nhà máy dệt giấc mơ), alluding to both Old Trafford's nickname "The Theatre of Dreams" and Nam Định's renowned textile plant.

At the beginning, the Nam Dinh FC's home crisis was a dust and sandy training ground of the militia forces where were usually called as Sân Dệt or the "stadium" of the Namdinh Spinning Factory.

Formerly Sân Chùa-Cuối or the "Pagoda at end of the street" Stadium from one uninhibited temple which has got some daoist icons.

In 2003, Thiên Trường Stadium was one of many venues of the 2003 Southeast Asian Games, when it held the women's football matches.

The whole project has investment budget (including additional) according to the Decision of the People's Committee of Nam Dinh province about VND 74 billion.