1 / 4   A stadium atop a sports center in downtown Shanghai is the first of its kind in the city. Its construction has recently been completed, and it is expected to open to the public in mid-September. /Chinanews Photo

2 / 4   The open-air court is 13 meters above the ground and covers an area of over 20,000 square meters, featuring 750 auditorium stands. /Chinanews Photo

3 / 4   According to Shanghai Television Station, the facility was built on the rooftop in a bid to spare land in the dense downtown area. /Chinanews Photo

4 / 4   The stadium, along with a natatorium as well as several basketball and volleyball courts in the sports center complex, is expected to hold major events including the sports meeting of the district where it sits, and further promote the public involvement in multiple sports activities. /Chinanews Photo