What's the 'Shanghai Sports' brand event?

Shanghai set up the "Shanghai Sports" brand event certification system in an effort to become a more competitive and capable host city of current and future international sports events.

Shanghai Masters ATP 1000

The Shanghai Masters ATP 1000 team hosted the Heineken Open in 1998, the Shanghai Tennis Masters Cup in 2002 and from 2005 to 2008, and the ATP 1000 Masters in 2009.

Shanghai Marathon

Founded in 1996, the Shanghai Marathon has been successfully held 25 times.

F1 Chinese Grand Prix

As one of the world's top three sporting events, the Formula 1 World Championship attracts hundreds of millions of spectators worldwide.

WGC-HSBC Champions

The WGC-HSBC Champions was first held in November 2005 at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai, with a total prize fund of $5 million.

World Athletics Diamond League Shanghai

The World Athletics Diamond League Shanghai developed from the Shanghai Golden Grand Prix, which was first held in 2005.

Shanghai Global Champions Tour

The Shanghai Global Champions Tour is one of the world's most prestigious 5-star equestrian events, held six times from 2014 to 2019.

Shanghai Half Marathon

The Shanghai Half Marathon, established in 2015, is a Gold Label Road Race sanctioned by World Athletics, featuring a half marathon distance of 21.0975 kilometers.

ISU Shanghai Trophy

The ISU Shanghai Trophy, the only International Skating Union Grand Prix named after a city, has been held four times – 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2023.

World Snooker Shanghai Masters

The World Snooker Shanghai Masters is an official ranking tournament on the World Snooker Tour and represents the highest level of world snooker.

Archery World Cup (Shanghai)

The Archery World Cup, established by the World Archery Federation in 2006, made its debut in Shanghai that same year.

UCI Women's World Tour – Tour of Chongming Island

The UCI Women's World Tour – Tour of Chongming Island is recognized by the International Cycling Union as the world's premier women's professional road cycling race.

Buick LPGA Shanghai

The Buick LPGA Shanghai is China's premier women's golf tournament, boasting the finest lineup, the highest prize money and the most points in the country.

WDSF Grand Slam Final

The WDSF Grand Slam Final stands as the pinnacle of dance competitions, renowned as the "Masters" of the dance world due to its unparalleled prestige, influence, and global viewership.

Head of Shanghai River Regatta

Through the sport of rowing, Head of Shanghai River Regatta has showcased the city's charm and industrious spirit of its participants.

Shanghai Elite 10k Race

Established in 2016, the Shanghai Elite 10k Race has achieved World Athletics Label Road Races status, featuring a 10-kilometer competition that has taken place seven times.

Shanghai Cup Chess Masters

The Shanghai Cup Chess Masters has been held three times – 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Universities 100 Miles Relay

The Universities 100 Miles Relay, inaugurated in Shanghai in March 2016, features qualifiers, races, and finals.

China Coordinates City Orienteering Challenge Shanghai

The China Coordinates City Orienteering Challenge Shanghai was established in 2011 and upgraded to "China Coordinate" in 2016.