Notes
^ 1. Although the official opening of the games was on 8 August 2008, football games were held beginning on 6 August.
^ ^ 2. Both the Urban Road Cycling Course and the Qingdao International Sailing Center did not have spectator seating, and therefore in this table no capacities are listed. Spectators for events held at these venues could observe events held in them from regular pedestrian areas such as sidewalks.
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