After the IShowSpeed fever, get ready for the Coldplay one! The Bristish band will be performing at the newly built Kai Tak Stadium for four sold-out concerts on April 8, 9, 11, and 12. Coldplay will be the first international artists to play in the arena, the shows are expected to bring massive crowds from Hong Kong, Mainland China and the region, with thousands of fans travelling to and from the venue each night.
As such, authorities anticipate heavy traffic around the area throughout the concert dates. To handle the peak of visitors and ensure the best travel journey for everyone, special transport arrangements will be in place, as no parking will be available at Kai Tak Sports Park during the four nights.
How To Get To Kai Tak Stadium?
The easiest way to reach Kai Tak Stadium is via the Tuen Ma Line (MTR) at Kai Tak Station (Exit D, 10–15 min walk) or Sung Wong Toi Station (Exit D, 5–10 min walk). Buses and minibuses also offer convenient routes.
More than 60 bus routes go to Kai Tak Stadium, with the main stops being Kowloon City Bus Interchange (also known as Regal Oriental Hotel Bus Stop and Sung Wong Toi Park Bus Stop), Argyle Street Playground Bus Stop, and Kowloon City Ferry Bus Terminus. You can also take the ferry from North Point to Kowloon City Ferry Pier.
For all transportation options available, including all by buses, minibuses, cross-border coaches or taxi options, please refer to this page to review all the options available: https://www.kaitaksportspark.com.hk/transportation.
Transport Options Within Hong Kong
MTR services on the Tuen Ma Line and East Rail Line will run more frequently after concerts. Additional trains will be available to accommodate the participants. Train frequency hasn’t been disclosed.
To make it easier for visitors to get home, special bus services will run from the venue to various locations across Hong Kong, including major areas on Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and cross-border points.
Buses will be at Sung Wong Toi Road Pick-up/Drop-off Area, around 10 minutes walking distance to the stadium. Click here to view the itinerary in Google Maps from the stadium to the Pick-up/Drop-off Area.
Here’s a list of the special bus routes available at the Sung Wong Toi Road Pick-up/Drop-off Area:
- To Hong Kong Island:
- SP10: Causeway Bay, Wan Chai, Admiralty, Central
- SP11: Tai Koo, Shau Kei Wan, Siu Sai Wan
- To Kowloon:
- SP1: Kwun Tong, Tseung Kwan O (Hang Hau)
- SP2: Mong Kok
- To the New Territories:
- SP3: Kwai Chung, Tsuen Wan, Tsing Yi
- SP5A: Tuen Mun
- SP6: Yuen Long, Tin Shui Wai
- SP7: Tai Po, Fanling, Sheung Shui
- SP9: Tseung Kwan O South (LOHAS Park)
Transport Options to Mainland China
For those heading back to Mainland China, the last MTR train to Lo Wu Station will leave from Sung Wong Toi Station at 10.59pm and from Kai Tak Station at 11.01pm. If you miss the last train, can still reach the East Rail Line to Sheung Shui Station, then take buses 276B or N73 to Lok Ma Chau (San Tin) Public Transport Interchange (PTI). From there, fans can catch the Yellow Bus shuttle to Shenzhen (Lok Ma Chau-Huanggang).
Here’s a list of the special bus routes available at the Sung Wong Toi Road Pick-up/Drop-off Area to Mainland China Ports:
- SP12: Lok Ma Chau (San Tin) Public Transport Interchange (connecting to the Yellow Bus for Shenzhen)
- A25S: Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port/Airport (connecting to the Gold Bus for Macao or Zhuhai)
Click here to view the itinerary in Google Maps from the stadium to the Pick-up/Drop-off Area.
Also, the Kai Tak Sports Park Limited will provide cross-border coach services during concert nights for travellers returning to Mainland China via the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Port.
Passengers need to purchase tickets before the concerts, as no tickets will be sold during departure times. Boarding for these coaches will be available at the Sung Wong Toi Road PUDOA on the G/F of Kai Tak Stadium. Refer to the operators’ website (Eternal East Bus or CTG Bus) for the latest ticket information.
Taxi Services During Concerts
Taxis will be allowed to pick up and drop off passengers at Sung Wong Toi Road from 2pm to 11.30pm on concert days. Due to the large crowds, waiting times may be longer than usual. During admission times, taxis can also drop off passengers at Kai Tak Stadium and Kai Tak Arena.
Concertgoers are advised to check real-time updates using the HKeMobility app, on-site broadcasts, or the Transport Department’s website.
Header Image Credit: Roger Woolman via Wikimedia Commons/Kai Tak Sport Park Limited
