Niigata Athletic Stadium

Niigata City Athletics Stadium
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Niigata City Athletics Stadium is located in Niigata Prefecture
Niigata City Athletics Stadium
Niigata City Athletics Stadium
Location within Niigata Prefecture
Niigata City Athletics Stadium is located in Japan
Niigata City Athletics Stadium
Niigata City Athletics Stadium
Niigata City Athletics Stadium (Japan)
Full nameNiigata Athletic Stadium
Former namesHakusan Athletic Stadium (1936–1964)
LocationNiigata, Niigata, Japan
Coordinates37°54′47″N 139°02′10″E / 37.913038°N 139.036142°E / 37.913038; 139.036142
OwnerCity of Niigata
Capacity18,671[1]
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Broke ground1936
Opened1936
Renovated1964, 1993
Tenants
1998–2001 Albirex Niigata
2002–present Albirex Ladies

Niigata City Athletics Stadium (新潟市陸上競技場, Niigata-shi Rikujō-kyōgijō) is a sports venue in Niigata, Japan, and was the home of the Albirex Niigata football team until they moved to the Big Swan in 2001. It is used mostly for association football matches, but also for rugby union and athletics. The stadium is an athletics stadium which has hosted major Japanese athletic events, including the 1964 National Sports Festival. Albirex Niigata Ladies also use the stadium.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ J. League: Stadium Guide
  2. ^ Nadeshiko League: Stadium Guide