Key Facts
• Yokohama City plans to replace the aging Mitsuzawa Park stadium.
• The new stadium will be built on the site of the current track and field facility.
• The track and field facility will be relocated to the Fukaya Communication Station site.
• The existing stadium, with a 15,000-person capacity, is home to Yokohama FC and other teams.
• The current stadium operates 90–100 days annually but fails to meet J-League standards.
• Issues include lack of a roof, accessibility challenges, and aging infrastructure (60 years old).
• Initial plans in 2022 faced challenges due to relocation of nearby facilities and environmental concerns.
• The new plan avoids major construction by reusing the track and field site.
• The Fukaya site will host a certified second-class track and field facility with a sub-track.
• Yokohama City will retain the existing stadium for broader community use.
• Naming rights and seating capacity for the new stadium are under consideration.
• Construction plans were revised and reported to the city council in June 2025.
Summary
Yokohama City has decided to construct a new stadium at Mitsuzawa Park, replacing the aging track and field facility. The current stadium, home to Yokohama FC and other professional teams, is 60 years old and does not meet modern standards. The new plan reuses the track and field site, minimizing environmental and logistical impacts. The track and field facility will be relocated to the Fukaya Communication Station site, which will feature a certified second-class stadium. The city aims to retain the existing stadium for community use while addressing broader needs. Construction details, including naming rights and capacity, are under review.
