Thai Media Amazed by Rapid Construction of Vietnam's PVF Stadium
Thai media outlets have expressed astonishment at the rapid construction of the PVF Stadium in Vietnam,

The Kingdome, boasting a capacity of 75,000, has officially opened its doors in Davao, Philippines, on September 1, 2026, after 14 years of construction. This monumental stadium is now recognized as the largest indoor stadium globally, surpassing the Philippine Arena in Bulacan, which accommodates 55,000 spectators, as well as the National Stadium in Singapore and Tokyo Dome in Japan.
Located along Carlos P. Garcia Avenue in the Sasa area of Davao, the Kingdome was built primarily to host religious activities for the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KoJC) and various community events. The grand opening ceremony attracted approximately 80,000 attendees, including KoJC members from around the world, local officials, and the Mayor of Davao, Sebastian Duterte.
The opening coincided with the 41st anniversary of the KoJC, culminating a construction journey that began in 2012. Initially planned as a large church to accommodate the growing number of worshippers, the project evolved into a grand vision for a stadium capable of hosting diverse events ranging from concerts to sports competitions.
Engineered to withstand seismic activity, the Kingdome features a foundation of 140 reinforced concrete piles, designed to endure earthquakes of up to magnitude 9. It is also the largest stadium in the world without central columns. The structure is supported by 32 reinforced concrete foundations, connecting to the foundation laid on the 140 piles, with the main load distributed across four massive columns, each supporting two giant steel trusses measuring 140 meters in length.
Covering a total floor area of 5.84 hectares, equivalent to 117 professional basketball courts, the Kingdome's roof spans 2.5 hectares, large enough to accommodate a fleet of 135 helicopters. The main field area measures 6,616 square meters. To ensure adequate power and cooling, the stadium includes a dedicated 7,000 square meter mechanical and electrical engineering building, touted as the largest single structure of its kind in the Philippines, housing transformers, generators, water pumps, chillers, and cooling towers.