On 4 January 2020, Workers' Stadium was announced as a host venue for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.

However, on 14 May 2022, AFC announced that China would not be able to host the tournament due to the exceptional circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

[5] On 31 December 2022, the new Workers' Stadium hosted its first event, as the New Year's Eve party called "Embrace a New Journey - 2023 BRTV New Year's Eve" took place in the stadium and was broadcast on Beijing Satellite TV.

It occupies the block bounded by Gongrentiyuchang North, East, South, and West Road.

[11][12] The subway lines help tie the stadium to the eastern and northern neighborhoods of Beijing.