Rugby World Cup 2019 Host Cities
Sapporo Dome
Sapporo Dome
Capacity: 41,410
Address: 1 Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Notes: Home to Japan Pro Baseball’s Nippon Ham Fighters and located in Sapporo’s Toyohira Ward, Sapporo Dome was the venue for the opening ceremony of the 2017 Asian Winter Games and one of the sites of the 2002 FIFA World Cup. The stadium, which has a capacity of 41,410, is about 800 meters from Exit 4 of Fukuzumi Station (H14) on the Sapporo Municipal Subway’s Toho Line.
| MATCH NO | DATE | POOL | MATCH | KICKOFF TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Saturday, Sept. 21 | D | Australia vs. Fiji | 13:45 |
| 7 | Sunday, Sept. 22 | C | England 35 -3 Tonga | 19:15 |
Kamaishi Unosumai Recovery Memorial Stadium
Kamaishi Unosumai Recovery Memorial Stadium
Capacity: 16,187
Address: Nos. 18 and 19 areas of Unosumai-cho, Kamaishi-shi, Iwate Pref.
Notes: Being built as part of recovery efforts following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami, the 16,187-seat stadium was included by Rugby World Cup organizers as way of contributing to the rebuilding of hard-hit Kamaishi, the smallest city to host matches. Access details will be added as they become available.
| MATCH NO | DATE | POOL | MATCH | KICKOFF TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Wednesday, Sept. 25 | D | Fiji vs. Uruguay | 14:15 |
| 37 | Sunday, Oct. 13 | B | Namibia vs. Canada | 12:15 |
Kumagaya Rugby Stadium
Kumagaya Rugby Stadium
Capacity: 24,000
Address: 810 Kamikawakami, Kumagaya-shi, Saitama Pref.
Notes: With a capacity of 24,000, this stadium sits in a large sports complex that is home to several rugby fields, running tracks and other sports grounds. The stadium is accessible by bus from Kumagaya Station (several lines).
| MATCH NO | DATE | POOL | MATCH | KICKOFF TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Tuesday, Sept. 24 | A | Russia vs. Samoa | 19:15 |
| 16 | Sunday, Sept. 29 | D | Georgia vs. Uruguay | 14:15 |
| 30 | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | C | Argentina vs. United States | 13:45 |
Tokyo Stadium
Tokyo Stadium
Capacity: 49,970
Address: 376-3 Nishimachi, Chofu-shi, Tokyo
Notes: Located in the western suburbs of the Tokyo metropolis, the 49,970-seat Tokyo Stadium is home to J. League’s F.C. Tokyo soccer club. During the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the stadium was used by Saudi Arabia as the team’s main training ground. The stadium is about 500 meters from the North Exit of Tobitakyu Station (KO20) on the Keio Line.
| MATCH NO | DATE | POOL | MATCH | KICKOFF TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Friday, Sept. 20 | – | Opening Ceremony | 18:30 |
| 1 | Friday, Sept. 20 | A | Japan vs. Russia | 19:45 |
| 3 | Saturday, Sept. 21 | C | France vs. Argentina | 16:15 |
| 17 | Sunday, Sept. 29 | D | Australia vs. Wales | 16:45 |
| 25 | Saturday, Oct. 5 | C | England vs. Argentina | 17:00 |
| 27 | Sunday, Oct. 6 | B | New Zealand vs. Namibia | 13:45 |
| 42 | Saturday Oct. 19 | – | QF2: W Pool B vs. RU Pool A | 19:15 |
| 44 | Sunday, Oct. 20 | – | QF4: W Pool A vs. RU Pool B | 19:15 |
| 47 | Friday, Nov. 1 | – | Bronze final | 18:00 |
International Stadium Yokohama
International Stadium Yokohama (Nissan Stadium)
Capacity: 72,327
Address: 3300 Kozukue-cho, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Pref.
Notes: Less than an hour south of Tokyo, International Stadium Yokohama is the country’s largest stadium with 72,327 seats. It is home to J. League’s Yokohama F. Marinos and, in addition to hosting early stage matches, the stadium will host the final match
of the tournament. The stadium, the venue of the final of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, is near Kozokue Station (JH17) on the JR Yokohama Line and about 1.2 kilometers from Shin-Yokohama Station (various lines).
| MATCH NO | DATE | POOL | MATCH | KICKOFF TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Saturday, Sept. 21 | B | New Zealand vs. South Africa | 18:45 |
| 6 | Sunday, Sept. 22 | A | Ireland vs. Scotland | 16:45 |
| 35 | Saturday, Oct. 12 | C | England vs. France | 17:15 |
| 40 | Sunday, Oct. 13 | A | Japan vs. Scotland | 19:45 |
| 45 | Saturday, Oct. 26 | – | SF1: W QF1 vs. W QF2 | 17:00 |
| 46 | Sunday, Oct. 27 | – | SF2: W QF3 vs. W QF4 | 18:00 |
| 48 | Saturday, Nov. 2 | – | Final | 18:00 |
Ogasayama Sports Park Ecopa
Ogasayama Sports Park Ecopa (Ecopa Stadium)
Capacity: 50,889
Address: 2300-1 Aino, Fukuroi-shi, Shizuoka Pref.
Notes: About 275 kilometers from Tokyo, Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, is home to the 50,889-seat stadium. The venue hosts some games for Jubilo Iwata and Shimizu S-Pulse of the J. League and the site held some of the 2002 FIFA World Cup group stage matches, as well as the quarter-final between England and Brazil, which would go on to win the tournament. The stadium is about 1.6 kilometers from Aino Station on JR Central’s Tokaido Main Line.
| MATCH NO | DATE | POOL | MATCH | KICKOFF TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Saturday, Sept. 28 | A | Japan vs. Ireland | 16:15 |
| 23 | Friday, Oct. 4 | B | South Africa vs. Italy | 18:45 |
| 31 | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | A | Scotland vs. Russia | 16:15 |
| 33 | Friday, Oct. 11 | D | Australia vs. Georgia | 19:15 |
Toyota Stadium
Toyota Stadium
Capacity: 45,000
Address: 7-2 Sengoku-cho, Toyota-shi, Aichi Pref.
Notes: The City of Toyota Stadium is a 45,000-seat stadium with a retractable accordion-like roof. The stadium hosted the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup Japan semifinals and is home J. League club Nagoya Grampus and rugby union team Toyota Verblitz. The stadium is about 1.5 kilometers from Toyota-shi Station on the Meitetsu Mikawa Line.
| MATCH NO | DATE | POOL | MATCH | KICKOFF TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Monday, Sept. 23 | D | Wales vs. Georgia | 19:15 |
| 15 | Saturday, Sept. 28 | B | South Africa vs. Namibia | 18:45 |
| 26 | Saturday, Oct. 5 | A | Japan vs. Samoa | 19:30 |
| 34 | Saturday, Oct. 12 | B | New Zealand vs. Italy | 13:45 |
Hanazono Rugby Stadium
Hanazono Rugby Stadium
Capacity: 30,000
Address: 1-1-1 Matsubara Minami, Higashi Osaka-shi, Osaka Pref.
Notes: About 500 kilometers from Tokyo, Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium can be found on the outskirts of Western Japan’s second-largest city, Osaka. The stadium, which opened in 1929 and has a capacity of 30,000, is Japan’s oldest rugby-dedicated stadium and hosts the annual National High School Rugby Tournament each December. The stadium is about 1 kilometer from Higashi-Hanazono Station (A12)
on the Kintetsu Nara Line.
| MATCH NO | DATE | POOL | MATCH | KICKOFF TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Sunday, Sept. 22 | B | Italy vs. Namibia | 14:15 |
| 13 | Saturday, Sept. 28 | C | Argentina vs. Tonga | 13:45 |
| 21 | Thursday, Oct. 3 | D | Georgia vs. Fiji | 14:15 |
| 38 | Sunday, Oct. 13 | C | United States vs. Tonga | 14:45 |
Misaki Park Stadium
Misaki Park Stadium (Noevir Stadium Kobe)
Capacity: 30,132
Address: 1-2-2 Misaki-cho, Hyogo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo Pref.
Notes: This 30,132 seat venue hosted three matches of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, including the round of 16 match between Brazil and Belgium. The stadium has a retractable rood and is home to the J. League Vissel Kobe soccer team and rugby union Top League’s Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers. The stadium can be accessed from Wadamisaki Station (K07) on the Kobe Municipal Subway Kaigan Line.
| MATCH NO | DATE | POOL | MATCH | KICKOFF TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Thursday, Sept. 26 | C | England vs. United States | 19:45 |
| 18 | Monday, Sept. 30 | A | Scotland vs. Samoa | 19:15 |
| 22 | Thursday, Oct. 3 | A | Ireland vs. Russia | 19:15 |
| 29 | Tuesday Oct. 8 | B | South Africa vs. Canada | 19:15 |
Higashihirao Park Hakatanomori Stadium
Higashihirao Park Hakatanomori Stadium (Level Five Stadium)
Capacity: 22,563
Address: 2-1-1 Higashi Hiraokoen, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka Pref.
Notes: The stadium has a capacity of 22,563 and is home to the Avispa Fukuoka soccer club. The stadium is located in a large sports park that houses several tennis courts, running tracks, archery facilities and baseball diamonds. It has hosted rugby matches in the
2008 Pacific Nations Cup and the 2013 Asian Five Nations. The stadium is accessible by bus from Hakata Station (several lines).
| MATCH NO | DATE | POOL | MATCH | KICKOFF TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Thursday, Sept. 26 | B | Italy vs. Canada | 16:45 |
| 19 | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | C | France vs. United States | 16:45 |
| 36 | Saturday, Oct. 12 | A | Ireland vs. Samoa | 19:45 |
Kumamoto Prefectural Sports Park Track and Field Stadium
Kumamoto Prefectural Sports Park Track and Field Stadium (Umakana Yokana Stadium)
Capacity: 32,000
Address: 2776 Hirayama-machi, Higashi-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto Pref.
Notes: This 32,000-seat stadium is situated in a large sports complex with several baseball diamonds, tennis courts, soccer fields and running tracks. The stadium is home to the Rosso Kumamoto soccer team and has hosted Top League rugby matches. The stadium is accessable by bus from Hikarinomori Station on the JR Kyushu Hohi Line.
| MATCH NO | DATE | POOL | MATCH | KICKOFF TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Sunday, Oct. 6 | C | France vs. Tonga | 16:45 |
| 39 | Sunday, Oct. 13 | D | Wales vs. Uruguay | 17:15 |
Oita Stadium
Oita Stadium (Oita Bank Dome)
Capacity: 40,000
Address: 1351 Yokoo, Oita-shi, Oita Pref.
Notes: Capable of holding 40,000 spectators, Oita Stadium hosted two games of the Pool Round of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, as well as Sweden versus Senegal in the Round of 16, and is home to the Oita Trinita soccer club. The stadium has a retractable roof. From Oita Station, walk to Oita Ekimae #6 bus stop for a bus to Oita Sports Park East.
| MATCH NO | DATE | POOL | MATCH | KICKOFF TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | B | New Zealand vs. Canada | 19:15 |
| 24 | Saturday, Oct. 5 | D | Australia vs. Uruguay | 14:15 |
| 32 | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | D | Wales vs. Fiji | 18:45 |
| 41 | Saturday, Oct. 19 | – | QF1: W Pool C vs. RU Pool D | 16:15 |
| 43 | Sunday, Oct. 20 | – | QF3: W Pool D vs. RU Pool C | 16:15 |
