Niigata Athletic Stadium Explained

Stadium Name:Niigata City Athletics Stadium
Nickname:Shi-Riku
Pushpin Map:Japan Niigata Prefecture#Japan
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Fullname:Niigata Athletic Stadium
Former Names:Hakusan Athletic Stadium (1936–1964)
Location:Niigata, Niigata, Japan
Coordinates:37.913°N 139.0361°W
Broke Ground:1936
Opened:1936
Renovated:1964, 1993
Owner:City of Niigata
Surface:Grass
Tenants:1998–2001 Albirex Niigata
2002–present Albirex Ladies
Seating Capacity:18,671[1]

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

Notes and References

  1. http://www.j-league.or.jp/stadium/niigata/ J. League: Stadium Guide
  2. http://www.nadeshikoleague.jp/stadium/index.html Nadeshiko League: Stadium Guide