Hiroshima Big Arch Explained

Stadium Name:Hiroshima Big Arch
Nickname:Hot Staff Field Hiroshima
Publictransit:Hiroshima Rapid Transit


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Location:Hiroshima, Japan
Coordinates:34.4408°N 132.3943°W
Opened:September 1992
Owner:Hiroshima City
Operator:Hiroshima City Sports Association
Surface:Grass
Former Names:Hiroshima Park Stadium (1992–2013)
Edion Stadium Hiroshima (2013–2024)
Tenants:Sanfrecce Hiroshima (1992–2023)
Seating Capacity:36,894 (J.League)[1]
Dimensions:107 x 73.3 m

The, known under current sponsorship as, is a multi-purpose stadium in Hiroshima, Japan. It used mostly for association football matches and also for athletics. The venue was the home of J.League club Sanfrecce Hiroshima through the 2023 season, after which the club moved to the newly-built Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima stadium. It has a capacity of 36,894. It is an all-seater.

History

Hiroshima Big Arch opened in 1992, as the venue of 1992 AFC Asian Cup. The host nation Japan won the Asian Cup title for the first time, after defeating the defending champion Saudi Arabia 1–0 in the final at this stadium.

The stadium hosted the 1994 Asian Games.

Access

The stadium is accessible via train services, with the Kōiki-kōen-mae Station on the Astram Line located only 5 minutes' walk from the stadium.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Edion Stadium Hiroshima . J.League . 21 June 2018 . 5 December 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201205060247/https://www.jleague.jp/en/club/hiroshima/stadium/ . dead .