Soyu Stadium

Soyu Stadium, formerly known as Akita Yabase Athletic Field (秋田市八橋運動公園陸上競技場), 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.

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

Naming rights
The oldest and largest stadium in Akita was renamed in April 2019 when the Soyu Corporation purchased the naming rights. The agreement was reported as being worth 3.5 million yen per year.

Access

 * From Akita Station: Akita Chūō Kōtsū for Rinkai Eigyosho, Tsuchizaki via Terauchi etc. Get off at Yabase Kyujo-mae.
 * Access to Soyu Stadium