Nhà thi đấu Phú Thọ/Phu Tho Indoor Sports Stadium Venue Guide
About Phu Tho Indoor Sports Stadium (Nhà thi đấu Phú Thọ)
Phu Tho Indoor Sports Stadium (Nhà thi đấu Phú Thọ) is a multi-purpose indoor arena in District 11, Ho Chi Minh City. Built for the 2003 Southeast Asian Games, it opened on November 20, 2003, and is owned by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The venue is within walking distance of the historic Phú Thọ Horse Racing Ground (built in 1932). Capacity varies by configuration: about 5,000 for general sports, 3,300 for futsal, 7,000 for concerts, and up to approximately 8,000 for full-house events. It has hosted K-pop concerts (Super Junior, EXO Baekhyun, 2NE1, Wonder Girls, and others), fan meetings, and international tours, making it a major concert venue in southern Vietnam.
Venue Features
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Capacity | ~5,000 (sports); 7,000 (concerts); up to ~8,000 (full house) |
| Type | Indoor multi-purpose stadium |
| Opened | November 20, 2003 |
| Owner | Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism |
| Use | Concerts, K-pop, fan meetings, sports, futsal |
Facilities
- Indoor arena with tiered seating and floor sections
- Near Phú Thọ Horse Racing Ground (Trường Đua Phú Thọ)
- Parking and local amenities in the area
Address & Transport
Address: Phu Tho Indoor Sports Stadium, No. 1 Lữ Gia Street, Phú Thọ, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Nhà thi đấu Phú Thọ, 1 Lữ Gia, Phường 11, Quận 11, TP. Hồ Chí Minh.
- Bus: Routes 08, 38, 59, 63-1, 69, 103 serve the Lữ Gia area. Nearest stop: Trường Đua Phú Thọ (Phu Tho Racing Ground), about 1 minute walk.
- Taxi / Grab: Set destination to Phu Tho Indoor Stadium, Nhà thi đấu Phú Thọ, or 1 Lữ Gia, District 11.
- From Tan Son Nhat Airport: ~3.5 km; about 10–15 min by taxi.
- From Ho Chi Minh City center: ~7.4 km.
Event Guide
Before You Arrive
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Valid ticket | All guests must hold a valid ticket |
| ID | Present ID if required by promoter or ticketing platform |
| Arrival | Arrive 60–90 minutes before start; traffic can be heavy on event days |
| Transport | Bus 08/38/59/103 to Trường Đua Phú Thọ; taxi/Grab also convenient |
Seating
Layout varies by event: floor standing, floor seated, and tiered sections. Check your ticket for zone, block, row, and seat.
Venue Rules
- Follow photography and recording rules set by promoter and venue
- Only purchase tickets through official channels (Fantopia, promoter); resale may result in refused entry
- Comply with event-specific and venue regulations