Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu

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Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu
Mikuni World stadium1.JPG
LocationKitakyushu, Japan
OwnerKitakyushu City
OperatorMizuno Corporation, NSK
Capacity15,300[1]
SurfaceGrass
Opened18 February 2017
Tenants
Giravanz Kitakyushu (2017–present)
World Rugby Women's Sevens Series
The stadium hosting the Welsh national rugby team's pre-World Cup public practice session on September 16, 2019

Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu (ミクニワールドスタジアム北九州) is a football and rugby stadium located in Japan. It has a capacity of 15,300, and it opened on 18 February 2017 with a rugby union match. Giravanz Kitakyushu have been tenants since 2017. It has been called Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu for the naming rights.

On September 16, 2019 the Welsh national rugby team practised at this stadium in front of a full house – officially 15,300 seated, with more standing. This was a pre-event for the Rugby World Cup 2019 held in Japan.

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  1. ^ "J.league.jp Japan Professional Football League".

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Coordinates: 33°53′28″N 130°53′19″E / 33.891122°N 130.888739°E / 33.891122; 130.888739

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