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Saitama Stadium 2002
Football stadium in Japan
Football stadium in Japan
| Field | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| name | Saitama Stadium 2002 | |
| native_name | 埼玉スタジアム2002 | |
| native_name_lang | ja | |
| nickname | Saisuta | |
| image | Saitama Stadium 200113b13.jpg | |
| image_size | 270px | |
| location | Midori-ku, Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan | |
| opened | 1 October 2001 | |
| public_transit | [[File:Saitama_Railway_Logo.svg | 15px]] Saitama Rapid Railway Line at Urawa-Misono |
| owner | Saitama Prefecture | |
| operator | Saitama Prefectural Park Association | |
| surface | Grass | |
| fullname | Saitama Stadium 2002 | |
| tenants | Urawa Red Diamonds (2001–present) | |
| Japan national football team (select matches) | ||
| seating_capacity | 63,700 | |
| record_attendance | 63,551 (Japan vs Oman, 3 June 2012) | |
| dimensions | 105 x 68 m |
Japan national football team (select matches)
Saitama Stadium 2002, the Saitama Stadium or simply Saisuta, is a football stadium located in Midori-ku, Saitama, Japan.
Currently, J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds use this stadium for home games. It is the largest football-specific stadium in Japan and is one of the largest stadiums in Asia. It has hosted the semi-finals of both the 2002 FIFA World Cup and the football tournament at the 2020 Summer Olympics. It is also the home stadium of Japan national football team in almost every FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.
History
Built by Azusa Sekkei to host matches of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, construction was completed in September 2001. The stadium holds 63,700 people, although for segregation reasons league games hosted at the ground have a reduced capacity of 62,300. The Saitama Stadium hosted four matches during the 2002 FIFA World Cup, including co-host Japan's first match against Belgium.
Between 2005 and 2007, the Urawa Red Diamonds' local derby rival Omiya Ardija hosted matches here along with Urawa Komaba due to expansion of its home Ōmiya Park Soccer Stadium.The stadium was also featured in the remastered version of the anime Captain Tsubasa where in the middle school tournament the stadium was mostly shown as the main stadium.
Transport issues
The ease of access of the stadium has been a problem known to the prefectural government, academics and the home team for years, mostly concerning the congested road traffic and the fact that it is 20-minute walk from the nearest station, Urawa-Misono. From Tokyo station, the stadium is 45 minutes by train plus 1.2 km walking on foot, or 40 minutes drive.
A survey in 2017{{cite news|title=五輪にらみ埼玉スタジアムの交通改善 シャトルバス優先など|date=2018-04-09|work=日本経済新聞
The road congestion caught international attention in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers,{{cite news|title=Socceroos dudded by 'scandalous' decision after chaotic scenes unfold|date=2024-10-15|first=James|last=McKern
FIFA World Cup
The stadium was one of the venues of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, and held the following matches:
| Date | Time (JST) | Team 1 | Result | Team 2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 June 2002 | 18:30 | 1–1 | Group F | 52,721 | ||
| 4 June 2002 | 18:00 | 2–2 | Group H | 55,256 | ||
| 6 June 2002 | 18:00 | 1–0 | Group E | 52,328 | ||
| 26 June 2002 | 20:30 | 1–0 | Semi-finals | 61,058 |
Olympic Games
| Date | Time (JST) | Team 1 | Result | Team 2 | Round | Attendance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 July 2021 | 17.00 | 4–3 | Group A | 0 | |||
| 25 July 2021 | 20.00 | 0–1 | Group A | 0 | |||
| 28 July 2021 | 20.00 | 1–1 | Group C | 0 | |||
| 28 July 2021 | 17.00 | 1–3 | Group D | 0 | |||
| 31 July 2021 | 19.00 | 1–0 | Quarter-finals | 0 | |||
| 3 August 2021 | 20.00 | 0–1 | Semi-finals | 0 | |||
| 6 August 2021 | 18.00 | 3–1 | Bronze-medal match | 0 |
| Date | Time (JST) | Team 1 | Result | Team 2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 July 2021 | 17.30 | 4–2 | Group G | 0 | ||
| 24 July 2021 | 12.30 | 1–6 | Group G | 0 | ||
| 30 July 2021 | 12.30 | 3–1 | Quarter-finals | 0 |
Structural design
- Building area: 54,420 m2
- Total floor area: 62,674 m2
- Covered area: 29,000 m2
- Stand inclination: Max. 30 degree angle
Gallery
References
References
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- "Venue Plan". Tokyo 2020 Bid Committee.
- 平成23年度地下鉄7号線延伸検討委員会. (2011). "[資料一]路線整備の意義・必要性等の整理". 埼玉県企画財政部交通政策課.
- (2018). "埼玉スタジアム2002アクセス改善を通じた"スタジアムタウン"ブランドの醸成─観戦者交通と生活交通の共存・協調に向けた主体間連携による戦略策定と実践─". 道路行政セミナー.
- (2020-02-03). "立花代表、内舘、室井、堀之内が埼玉県庁とさいたま市役所を訪問、「地下鉄7号線延伸」および「埼玉スタジアム駅等の設置」の要望書と請願署名を提出". Urawa Red Diamonds official website.
- "Directions". Saitama Stadium official website.
- Smyth, Rob. (2024-10-15). "Admirable defensive performance earns the Socceroos a vital point in a match of two own goals against the Samurai Blue". The Guardian.
- @Socceroos. (2024-10-15). "One final stretch of the legs on matchday 👟 Tonight's kick off in Japan awaits". Twitter.
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