Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu

Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu (ミクニワールドスタジアム北九州), often known colloquially as Kitakyushu Stadium, is a stadium located in the city of Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The stadium was built between 2015 and 2017, being officially opened in February 2017. Construction for the stadium cost ¥9.9 billion (US$87.5 million), with the overall cost for the stadium site costing ¥11.5 billion (US$101.7 million). The stadium has an official capacity of 15,460. The stadium is situated on the northern coast of Kyushu island and oversees the Kanmon Straits, the stretch of water that sits between Kyushu and Honshu.

Address3 Chome-9-33 Asano, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 802-0001

Coordinates33°53′28″N 130°53′19″E

OwnerCity of Kitakyushu

Operator

• Mizuno
• NSK

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Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu

ミクニワールドスタジアム北九州
Kitakyushu Stadium
View of field in 2025.
Interactive map of Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu
Address	3 Chome-9-33 Asano, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 802-0001
Coordinates	33°53′28″N 130°53′19″E
Owner	City of Kitakyushu
Operator	Mizuno NSK
Capacity	15,460[1]
Surface	Grass
Field size	140 m × 78 m (459 ft × 256 ft)[1]
Field shape	Rectangular
Public transit	Kokura Station Kokura Station Tanga Station
Construction
Broke ground	16 April 2015[2]
Built	2015–2017
Opened	18 February 2017; 9 years ago (18 February 2017)[3]
Years active	2017–present
Construction cost	¥9.9 billion (US$87.5 million)[1]
Builder	Windship Kitakyushu Co. Ltd.[1]
Tenants
J3 League Giravanz Kitakyushu (2017–present) Other Japan national rugby union team (select matches)

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The stadium, being rectangular in shape, hosts both football and rugby matches, and is the official stadium for J3 League football team Giravanz Kitakyushu.

On 16 September 2019 the Welsh national rugby team practiced at the stadium in front of a full crowd: officially 15,300 seated, with more standing. This was a pre-event for the 2019 Rugby World Cup (RWC) that was held in Japan.

Although no rugby team uses the stadium as an official venue, it has played host to various teams from the Japan Rugby League One (JRLO), and, since 2022, has been a venue used by the Japan rugby team.