Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium
Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium (大阪市中央体育館, Ōsaka-shi Chūō Taiikukan), known as the Maruzen Intec Arena Osaka (丸善インテックアリーナ大阪) for sponsorship reasons, is an indoor sporting arena located in Minato-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The arena opened on 1996.
| Location | Minato-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan |
|---|---|
| Owner | Osaka City |
| Operator | Osaka Sports Green Foundation |
| Capacity | 10,000 Seats 16,000 Full Arena/Concerts |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1996 |
| Architect | Osaka City, Nikken Sekkei |
| Main contractors | Obayashi Corporation, Nishimatsu Construction, Asanuma Corporation |
| Website | |
| http://www.yahataya-park.jp/osaka_arena/index.html | |
This arena was built in Yahataya Park in the Osaka Bay area. The arena is all underground and the roof is covered with planting.
History
Uses
The arena hosted several matches for the Women's Volleyball World Championship for its 1998, 2006, and 2010 editions.
B.League team Osaka Evessa (basketball team) basically holds home games at the Ookini Arena Maishima, but Osaka Evessa may also hold home games at the Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium.
F.League team Shriker Osaka (futsal team) basically holds home games at the Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium.
Facilities
- Main Arena[2]
- Floor size - 46 m × 77 m (3,580 m2)
- Height - 19 m
- Full arena - 16,000 people
- Capacity - 10,000 people
- Fixed seats - 5,932 seats
- Movable seats - 1,390 seats
- Sub Arena[3]
- Pitch size - 35 m × 38 m (1,540 m2)
- Height - 12.5 m
- Fixed seats - 188 seats
Main arena (F.League game)
Main arena (Futsal game)
Access
- 3 minute walk from Osaka MetroChūō LineAsashiobashi Station
See also
References
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)
Coordinates: 34°39′33.70″N 135°26′40.60″E / 34.6593611°N 135.4446111°E