Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima

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Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
エディオンピースウイング広島
Edion Peace Wing Stadium from Sorazaya Bridge (February 2024)
Map
Full nameEdion Peace Wing Hiroshima
AddressMotomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, 730-0011[1]
LocationHiroshima, Japan
Coordinates34°24′6″N 132°27′14″E / 34.40167°N 132.45389°E / 34.40167; 132.45389
Public transitWest Japan Railway Company JR West:
 R  Sanyo Main Line
B Kabe Line at Shin-Hakushima Station, Yokogawa Station or Hiroshima Station
Hiroshima Rapid Transit:
Astram Line at Shin-Hakushima and Kenchō-mae Station
Hiroshima Electric Railway:
Kamiya-cho-nishi Station
Genbaku Dome-mae Station[3]
OwnerHiroshima City
OperatorSanfrecce Hiroshima Co. Ltd.
TypeStadium
Genre(s)Sporting events
Seating typeStadium seating
Capacity28,520
Record attendance27,545 (Sanfrecce Hiroshima–Urawa Reds, 23 February 2024)[4]
Field size105 by 68 metres (114.8 yd × 74.4 yd)
SurfaceGrass
Construction
BuiltFebruary 2022–December 2023[2]
Opened1 February 2024
Construction cost¥27.1 billion (US$246.92 million)[2]
Main contractorsA consortium led by Taisei Corporation[2]
Tenants
Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina
Website
Edion Peace Wing website

Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima (エディオンピースウイング広島) is a football stadium in Hiroshima, Japan, which has a seating capacity of 28,520. It has been the home of Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina since 2024.

History[edit]

Sanfrecce Hiroshima had played their home games at the multi-purpose Hiroshima Big Arch stadium since 1992, but there had been ideas for a new, football-specific stadium to be built since the early 2000s. In February 2003, Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba promised that a stadium would be built, however nothing initially came to fruition.[5]

Following the success of the football team in the early 2010s, winning the 2012, 2013 and 2014 J1 League titles, plans to build a new stadium were once again brought to the fore. In August 2012, Sanfrecce Hiroshima and their supporters association submitted a request to Hiroshima Prefecture and Hiroshima City for the construction of a new stadium. This was followed in January 2013 by approximately 370,000 people signing a petition supporting the cause.[6]

In September 2013, a list of nine potential locations for a new stadium was drawn up by the review committee.[7]

  1. Central Park Freedom/Lawn Square (Naka Ward)
  2. Former Hiroshima Municipal Stadium site (Naka Ward)
  3. Hiroshima Minato Park (Minami Ward)
  4. Dejima Higashi No. 2 open storage area (Minami Ward)
  5. Prefectural Hiroshima Nishi Air Base site (Nishi Ward)
  6. Prefectural General Ground (Nishi Ward)
  7. Hiroshima Regional Park (Asaminami Ward)
  8. Itsukaichi Landfill (Saeki Ward)
  9. Presentation of site for exchange facilities such as trade fairs and conventions (Minami Ward)

In March 2016, Sanfrecce Hiroshima announced its own plan to build a stadium on the Hiroshima Municipal Stadium site, but Hiroshima City and the club agreed to reconsider later in the year.[6] In February 2019, it was decided that the stadium would be built in the central park, within walking distance of the A-Bomb Dome and adjacent to Hiroshima Castle.

Stadium under construction in October 2023

In March 2021, a consortium of eight entities led by Taisei Corporation was selected as the contractors and work got underway in February 2022. The site was officially opened on 1 February 2024 with a small ceremony at the stadium.[8] The construction cost is estimated at ¥27.1 billion.

The inaugural game was a club friendly between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Gamba Osaka on 10 February 2024, which the home team lost 1–2.[9] The first league game was played on 23 February 2024 against Urawa Red Diamonds, with the hosts winning 2–0 and Yuki Ohashi scoring the first goal in the new stadium.[10][11]

Structure and facilities[edit]

Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima has a site area of approximately 49,900 square metres, with the stadium itself having a capacity of 28,520.[12] The building is approximately 42 metres high and is constructed of steel reinforced concrete and some steel frame construction.[13] The stadium has a football-specific layout, with only about 8 metres separating the pitch and stands. For comparison, Sanfrecce's previous stadium's pitch was 30 to 40 metres away.[14] The stadium's white saddle roof arches high over the south stand and slopes down to the north stand opposite. With indentations in the corners on the south side and a pronounced depression in the north part, inspired by the "wings of hope" that symbolises Hiroshima.[5]

Stands[edit]

Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima East Stand

There are four stands in the north, south, east, and west, each with a different design, that surround the pitch on all sides. Along the sides, the stands consist of two tiers, with a narrow tier in-between. A tall, single-tier stand is located behind the south goal and is dedicated to the home fans, with a capacity of 6,200. The north stand, which has municipal housing in the background, is for visitors and has a limited capacity of 2,200 in consideration of noise.[15] The seats are irregularly arranged in colours of ultramarine, blue, and grey.[16] They were provided by manufacturer Iris Ohyama.[17] A large 9 by 32 metre screen is installed on the north stand, which is the same size as the Japan National Stadium. The south side has a clock and timing device measuring 9 by 16 metres. There is also a 380 metre long belt shaped screen in front of the fourth-floor seating around the stadium.[18]

Pitch[edit]

The entire field is 121 by 84 metres, with a natural grass area of 110 by 71 metres.[15] The pitch itself measures 105 by 68 metres and is located on a north–south axis.

Facilities[edit]

The venue has VIP boxes, business seats, catering facilities as well as a museum, restaurants and shops to attract visitors outside of match days.[19][12] The area to the east of the stadium is to be equipped with green spaces, trees and fountains. It retains its recreational function and is accessible to all residents. The project also includes the construction of pedestrian bridges over the adjacent streets and the creation of a small marina on the nearby arm of the Ōta River.[5] Additionally, there is an 8 by 2 metre mural called 'Peace Wall', drawn by Yoichi Takahashi, the original author of Captain Tsubasa.[20]

Naming rights[edit]

The name of the stadium according to the ordinance is Hiroshima Soccer Stadium.[21] In order to secure funding, the naming rights were put out to tender in March 2020 for companies that have a head office, branch office, or equivalent business office in Hiroshima prefecture.[22] Electronics retailer EDION Corporation acquired the naming rights for a fee of ¥100 million per year. The agreement runs for 10 years, starting on 1 February 2024 and ending on 31 January 2034.[23]

Transport[edit]

Train[edit]

Bus[edit]

Car[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs. Gamba Osaka - 10 February 2024 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Construction: Hiroshima Peace Stadium – StadiumDB.com". stadiumdb.com. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
  3. ^ "アクセス・駐車場". エディオンピースウイング広島:EDION PEACE WING HIROSHIMA (in Japanese). Retrieved 18 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Soccer D.B. : 2024 Sanfrecce Hiroshima Attendance". Soccer D.B. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
  5. ^ a b c "Design: Hiroshima Peace Stadium – StadiumDB.com". stadiumdb.com. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  6. ^ a b "年表｜エディオンピースウィング広島誕生|広島サッカースタジアム". www.chugoku-np.co.jp. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  7. ^ "複合型、念頭に研究 公有地９ヵ所を提示、広島サッカースタジアム検討協（2013年9月26日掲載） | 中国新聞デジタル". 複合型、念頭に研究　公有地９ヵ所を提示、広島サッカースタジアム検討協（2013年9月26日掲載） | 中国新聞デジタル (in Japanese). 26 September 2013. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  8. ^ "J1サンフレッチェ広島新本拠地のサッカースタジアム「エディオンピースウイング広島」完成祝う 2月1日開業【動画あり】 | 中国新聞デジタル". J1サンフレッチェ広島新本拠地のサッカースタジアム「エディオンピースウイング広島」完成祝う　2月1日開業【動画あり】 | 中国新聞デジタル (in Japanese). 31 January 2024. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  9. ^ "Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs. Gamba Osaka - 10 February 2024 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  10. ^ "Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs. Urawa Reds - 23 February 2024 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  11. ^ Ridley, Rob (23 February 2024). "Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima marks J1 League bow with home win". The Stadium Business. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  12. ^ a b "施設紹介". エディオンピースウイング広島:EDION PEACE WING HIROSHIMA (in Japanese). Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  13. ^ "サッカースタジアム等整備事業" (PDF). Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  14. ^ "Sanfrecce hope new stadium can draw visitors all year round". The Japan Times. 20 February 2024. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  15. ^ a b "豆知識｜エディオンピースウィング広島誕生". エディオンピースウィング広島誕生. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  16. ^ "サカスタに多様な固定席２万8500席 広島市基本設計、23年12月完成 | 中国新聞デジタル". サカスタに多様な固定席２万8500席　広島市基本設計、23年12月完成 | 中国新聞デジタル (in Japanese). 26 October 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  17. ^ "新サッカースタジアム 「エディオンピースウイング広島」観客席　約26,000席を導入". Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  18. ^ "365日にぎわうサカスタに 国内最大の大型ビジョン、イベント利用できるスペースなど | 中国新聞デジタル". 365日にぎわうサカスタに　国内最大の大型ビジョン、イベント利用できるスペースなど | 中国新聞デジタル (in Japanese). 10 November 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  19. ^ ""EDION PEACE WING HIROSHIMA" A new soccer stadium in downtown has opened!". The Official Guide to Hiroshima - Travel and Tour Information. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  20. ^ "2つのシンボルが新たな翼を広げ、超熱狂の入り口に！ 「エディオンピースウイング広島」のモニュメントお披露目、 および『PEACE WING HIROSHIMA PROJECT ONE』 Peace Wall（『キャプテン翼』壁画）除幕式を開催！". サンフレッチェ広島 オフィシャルサイト (in Japanese). 31 January 2024. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  21. ^ "広島サッカースタジアム条例". www.city.hiroshima.lg.jp. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  22. ^ "広島サッカースタジアム命名権取得者の募集（令和５年３月２４日～５月８日） - 広島市公式ホームページ｜国際平和文化都市". www.city.hiroshima.lg.jp. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  23. ^ "広島サッカースタジアムの命名権取得者の決定及び契約締結式の実施について - 報道関係資料|広島市公式ホームページ｜国際平和文化都市". www.city.hiroshima.lg.jp. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  24. ^ "アクセス・駐車場". エディオンピースウイング広島:EDION PEACE WING HIROSHIMA (in Japanese). Retrieved 21 March 2024.

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