Yodoko Sakura Stadium
Osaka, Japan
Formerly: Nagai Ball Game Field, Kincho Stadium, Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium
Yodoko Sakura Stadium sits in Nagai Park, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka. It opened in April 1987 as the Nagai Ball Game Field. After a series of name changes, including Kincho Stadium, it reopened in June 2021 following a renovation that cost ¥6.6 billion. The venue is now football-only.
The ground is defined by its pitch. When the artificial turf was replaced with natural grass during a 2010 renovation, the surface was widely regarded as one of the best in the J.League. The 2021 rebuild kept the grass. The new two-tiered West Main Stand features 'Exciting Seats' placed just 5.8 meters from the touchline. The Main, Back, and North stands received roofing. This proximity makes the stands feel closer to the action than the old configuration, where the capacity was approximately 20,000.
Cerezo Osaka have been the primary tenant since 2010. The club donated the facilities to Osaka City, which appointed them as the designated manager for 30 years. The renovation was funded largely by donations, with ¥5.8 billion raised through the 'Sakura Stadium Construction Donation Organization', including ¥5.4 billion from corporations and ¥400 million from individuals.
International matches have visited the venue, including a game against Colombia in March 2023. The current capacity is 24,481, though it is often rounded to 25,000.
Who plays here
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Cerezo Osaka
156 matches
Recent matches here
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Sep | Cerezo Osaka — Tokyo Verdy | 0:0 |
| 2 Sep | Cerezo Osaka — Kashiwa Reysol | 2:0 |
| 26 Aug | Cerezo Osaka — FC Gifu | 3:1 |
| 22 Aug | Cerezo Osaka — Shimizu S-Pulse | 1:0 |
| 8 Aug | Cerezo Osaka — Fagiano Okayama | 2:1 |
| 29 Jul | Cerezo Osaka — Borussia Dortmund | 1:0 |
| 15 Jul | Cerezo Osaka — Tochigi City | 1:0 |
| 30 May | Cerezo Osaka — FC Tokyo | 2:2 |