Edion Stadium Hiroshima
The Hiroshima Big Arch (広島ビッグアーチ, Hiroshima Biggu Āchi), known under current sponsorship as EDION Stadium Hiroshima (エディオンスタジアム広島, Edion Sutajiamu Hiroshima), is a multi-purpose stadium in Hiroshima, Japan. It used mostly for association football matches and also for athletics. The venue is the home of J. League club Sanfrecce Hiroshima. It has a capacity of 36,894. It is an all-seater. It was formerly known as Hiroshima Park Stadium.
Edion Stadium Hiroshima | |
Edion Stadium Hiroshima in April 2005 | |
| Former names | Hiroshima Park Stadium (1992–2013) |
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| Location | Hiroshima, Japan |
| Coordinates | 34°26′26.8″N 132°23′39.3″E / 34.440778°N 132.394250°E |
| Public transit | Hiroshima Rapid Transit: Astram Line at Koiki-koen-mae |
| Owner | Hiroshima City |
| Operator | Hiroshima City Sports Association |
| Capacity | 36,894 (J.League)[1] |
| Field size | 107 x 73.3 m |
| Surface | Grass |
| Opened | September 1992 |
| Tenants | |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima (1992–2023) | |
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.
References
- ^ "Edion Stadium Hiroshima". J.League. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
External links
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima website
- (in Japanese) Official website