The area has been host to several sports competitions, including the 1972 ISF Men's World Championship, the 1973 Asian Athletics Championships, and the 2014 ASEAN School Games which serves as the main venue. It is also serves as the venue for women's football at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games and supposed to be the main venue of 2020 Palarong Pambansa but cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic. The venue also hosts several entertainment shows such as grand concerts, finals night, live television shows, and other events such as for private uses and other community and local government activities.