History and description

The stadium was built in Saitama, Japan, and was completed in 2002. The construction of the stadium started in 1998 and finished just over three years later. The official opening of the stadium occurred on October 6, 2001, with a league match between Urawa Reds and Yokohama F Marinos playing as the first game.

The 2002 World Cup was held in Saitama Stadium, which hosted three group matches and the semi-final between Brazil and Turkey.

The Saitama Stadium is also one of the most commonly used playing venues by the Japanese national team.

How to get to Saitama Stadium

The Saitama Stadium 2002 is located in Midori-ku ward in the east of Saitama. It is situated in a light-urban area which is planned to be further developed in the next 20 years. You can best reach the stadium by taking a train to Urawa Misono Station, which is located 15 minutes south-east of the stadium.

Urawa Misono Station is the last stop on the Nanbuko line of the Tokyo metro and can be accessed by trains from the Saitama Rapid Railway. The Saitama Rapid Railway can be boarded at Akabane Iwabuchi, located near station Urawa Misono on the Tokyo metro. From Tokyo Station, catch a KR Keihin-Tohoku line train to Oji and change to the Nanbuko line, or find another connection. The complete journey will take between 45 and 60 minutes.

Match days shuttle buses run from the train station to the stadium from three hours before the match. After the match you will need to walk back to the station.

Address: 500 Nakanoda, Midori-ku, Saitama City, Saitama, 336-0972

Urawa Red Diamonds Tickets

Tickets for Urawa Red Diamonds games can be bought online, at the Red Voltage store in Urawa Ward, or at any convenience store. Tickets for the match can be bought on the day of the match at the gates of the stadium. Urawa Reds' attendances are the highest in the league, but due to its high capacity, it will rarely sell out.

If you are looking to purchase tickets, the starting price is typically Y$2000, with prices for reserved seating ranging between Y$2,400 and Y$4,800. If you buy your tickets on the day of the concert however, the ticket prices are 500Y more expensive.

Relevant Internet links

This is the official website of Urawa Reds and Saitama Stadium 2002. This site has information about the stadium and the team.