Soyu Stadium

Soyu Stadium, formerly a.k.a. Akita Yabase Athletic Field (秋田市八橋運動公園陸上競技場, Akitashi Yabase Undōkōen Rikujōkyōgijō), is an athletic stadium in Akita, Akita, Japan. Located approximately 3 kilometers from the city center, the Akita Yabase Stadium is a multi-use facility opened in September 1941. It has been renovated several times, including a complete rebuilding in 1981, track repairs in 1985, and modifications in 1995 to accommodate the requirements for J.League soccer.

Former names

Akita Yabase Athletic Field (1941–2019)

LocationAkita, Akita, Japan

Coordinates39°43′15″N 140°05′44″E

OwnerCity of Akita

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Soyu Stadium
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Former names	Akita Yabase Athletic Field (1941–2019)
Location	Akita, Akita, Japan
Coordinates	39°43′15″N 140°05′44″E
Owner	City of Akita
Capacity	20,125[1] J.League:18,560 [2]
Surface	Grass
Scoreboard	Panasonic 650-inch display[3]
Record attendance	27,090[4]
Field size	107 × 71.5 m
Parking	303 spaces[5]
Construction
Opened	23 September 1941
Renovated	1961, 1981, 1985, 1995, 2001, 2005, 2010, 2012, 2019
Expanded	1995
Tenants
Blaublitz Akita (2010–2013)(2019-present) Akita City Government SC Saruta Kōgyō S.C. [tl] Hokuto Bank SC TDK Shinwakai Akita University Medical FC
Website
https://www.city.akita.lg.jp/shisetsu/sports-koen/1009703/1006394.html

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The stadium was the main venue for the World Games 2001. It also hosted the National Sports Festival of Japan in 1961 and 2007. It is the home stadium for the Blaublitz Akita, a J.League team.