Yurtec Stadium Sendai, Football stadium in Izumi-ku, Sendai, Japan
Yurtec Stadium Sendai is a football stadium in Izumi-ku with a natural grass pitch and seating arranged close to the playing surface for spectators to watch matches. The venue hosts multiple teams and hosts both professional and community football events.
The stadium opened in 1997 as Sendai Stadium and was renamed in 2006 through a sponsorship agreement. This change reflected the venue's growing importance as a center for professional sports in the region.
The stadium serves as a gathering place for local football fans who come to watch their teams play throughout the season. It has become part of the neighborhood's identity, bringing people together regularly for matches and events.
The stadium is easily accessible by subway, with Izumi-Chuo Station a short walk away on the Namboku Line. Visitors should plan their arrival time in advance and be aware of the station entrances and directions to the venue.
The stadium features cast footprints of the Italian national team players who trained there before an international football competition. These marks serve as a reminder of the venue's role in international football history.
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