
The 2023 Chinese Super League season opener is held at the Workers' Stadium in Beijing on April 15. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]
The opening game of the 2023 Chinese Super League was held at the Workers' Stadium in Beijing on Saturday.
Beijing Guoan held a 1-1 tie with Meizhou Hakka. It was the first official match held by the stadium after more than two years of renovation and reconstruction. The soccer stadium, which has reached the international first-class standard, was packed with 46,818 spectators that night.

Beijing Guoan fans cheer for the team at the match on April 15. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]

On April 15, the two sides of the players struggle. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]

On April 15, Beijing Guoan player Zhang Xizhe, left, celebrates scoring a goal. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]