Ōita Stadium, Multi-purpose sports venue in Ōita, Japan.
Description
Ōita Stadium is a multi-purpose sports venue in Ōita, Japan, with a central playing field measuring 107 by 71 meters and 40,000 seats under a curved roof. The oval structure shelters spectators from rain and gives the complex its recognizable shape when viewed from above.
History
Takenaka Corporation built the facility between 1998 and 2001 with a budget of 25 billion yen. The site opened in time for the 2002 FIFA World Cup that Japan and South Korea co-hosted.
Culture
The venue is home to Oita Trinita and fans call it Big Eye because of the oval roof that curves around the stands. On match days thousands of supporters fill the seats to watch their team play and join in the songs and cheers that echo through the bowl.
Practical
The grounds have several entrances that manage visitor flow during large events, along with VIP areas and press boxes. For easy navigation follow the signs to your seating section, since the oval layout can feel different from the outside than from the inside.
Did you know?
The roof design allows natural light to reach the stands while providing shelter, avoiding shadows on the pitch. From a distance the silhouette looks like an open eye, which is why locals call the venue Big Eye.
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