Beijing was used for the Asian Games in 1990, the fastest women's 1500m time was set here. The Workers Stadium is used for regular team matches by one of the top teams, in the Chinese Super league.

Beijing was used for the Olympic Games in 2008. Beijing National Stadium hosted the 2015 World Athletic Championships. The Bird's Nest is used regularly by the National football team.

Beijing was used for the World Athletic Championships in 2015. Beijing National Stadium hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics and the Paralympics Games. The Bird's Nest is home stadium for the China football team.