Hiroshima Big Arch
Edion Stadium Hiroshima
Edion Stadium Hiroshima in April 2005
Former namesHiroshima Park Stadium (1992–2013)
LocationJapan Hiroshima, Japan
Coordinates34°26′26.8″N 132°23′39.3″E / 34.440778°N 132.394250°E / 34.440778; 132.394250
Public transitHiroshima Rapid Transit:
Astram Line at Koiki-koen-mae
OwnerHiroshima City
OperatorHiroshima City Sports Association
Capacity36,894 (J.League)[1]
Field size107 x 73.3 m
SurfaceGrass
OpenedSeptember 1992
Tenants
Sanfrecce Hiroshima (1992–2023)

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 until 2024, when the club will move 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.

References

  1. "Edion Stadium Hiroshima". J.League. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
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