Kumagaya Rugby Stadium
City: Saitama Prefecture, Kumagaya City
Address: 810 Kamikawakami, Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture 360-0004
Capacity: 25,600
Completed: 1991
Match schedule:
|
Tuesday 24 September |
19:15 |
(JST) |
Russia v Samoa |
|
Sunday 29 September |
14:15 |
(JST) |
Georgia v Uruguay |
|
Wednesday 09 October |
13:45 |
(JST) |
Argentina v USA |
Introduction:
Built in 1991, Kumagaya Rugby Stadium is a favourite of Japanese rugby fans as one of the country’s premier stadia built exclusively for rugby. It has played host to many iconic matches over the years including the national university rugby championships and the annual springtime national high school tournament. It also regularly hosts Top League matches, Japan’s premier club rugby competition. The stadium was completely refurbished ahead of Rugby World Cup 2019, making it a truly world class, international rugby venue.
Summary of events:
- Adult/university student rugby matches (Average number of spectators: 1,500 people)
- National sports festival in 2004 (track and field area)
- Professional football matches (Spectators: approximately 10,000-15,000 people)
