The National Aquatics Center Venue Information

Located on the western side of JINGGUANG Road of the Olympic Green, the National Aquatics Center, also known as the "Water Cube", is a blue crystal palace, with the appearance of light-blue bubbles on the outside, perfectly displaying the beauty of water under various light conditions.

In contrast to the stark lines of the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium, the "Water Cube" is built with soft and rounded contours. The world's only enclosed public construction covered entirely with membrane, the translucent building creates a comfortable, tranquil and poetic atmosphere.

Sparkles, glows and the iridescent "bubbles" on its outer walls are unforgettable. The "Water Cube" and the "Bird's Nest", one square and one round, one with strong straight lines, the other smooth and graceful, compliment each other to create an extraordinary environment in the Green.

Olympic events: Swimming, Diving, Synchronized Swimming

Seating: 17,000

Paralympic events: Swimming

Olympic dates: August 9-23

Opening hours: Two hours prior to the start of competition

Walking distances:

Located in the south-western part of Olympic Green's Central Zone, the National Aquatic Center can be reached from all four main entries of Olympic Green. Distances from the main entries to the Center are as follows:

From the Southwest Entry: approximately 200 meters

From the South Entry: approximately 900 meters

From the East Entry: approximately 1,000 meters

From Subway Line 8 "Olympic Green" station: approximately 300 meters

Spectator Tip

1. Please remain quiet during the competition. Spectators late for the event must follow the instructions of staff.

2. No flash photography during the competition, especially when the athletes are ready at the start line.