Ajinomoto Field Nishigaoka (味の素フィールド西が丘), originally called Nishigaoka Soccer Stadium (国立西が丘サッカー場, Nishigaoka National Soccer Stadium ), is a football stadium in Kita, Tokyo . It was renamed on 1 May 2012 after the naming rights by Ajinomoto expired after five years.
12-589: The stadium is named for Japan Institute of Sports Sciences, which administers it and is not actually the national stadium ; that role is taken by the Tokyo National Stadium in Shinjuku . The Ajinomoto Field Nishigaoka currently has a capacity of 7,137 and was the home stadium of former J3 League club FC Tokyo U-23 , until its dissolution. Also, some matches hosted at the stadium involve Japanese youth national teams and Tokyo Verdy 's matches. Access to
24-456: A local team. Many countries, including Spain and the United States, do not have a national stadium designated as such; instead matches are rotated throughout the country. The lack of a national stadium can be seen as advantageous as designating a single stadium would limit the fan base capable of realistically attending matches as well as the concern of the cost of transportation, especially in
36-558: A national stadium. Mostly matches except major competitions are commonly held in alternate venues across the country. They are rarely played in Beijing due to concerns of security. There is no official national stadium. The following two stadiums are the largest and most commonly host international events: Team sports in Ireland are often governed by bodies representing both Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, on an All-Ireland basis. See
48-675: A team representing the United Kingdom, but by teams representing the separate home nations, and as a result there are separate national stadiums for many sports. Stadio Petriana ( football )—because the Vatican City does not have enough territory to house a sports stadium, Stadio Petriana is in fact situated within the bounds of Italy . Stadio Petriana Campo Pio XI is an association football stadium in Rome , Italy. The stadium hosts all of Vatican City 's football activities, including
60-680: Is known for having a clear view of Saint Peter's Basilica . The Campo Pio XI stadium is part of one of several sports complexes built, funded, and maintained by the Italian Knights of Columbus . The fraternal organization began building free recreational facilities for Roman Catholic youth in 1920 after Pope Benedict XV asked the Order to do so. The field was consecrated and blessed by Cardinal Pietro Gasparri , Vatican Secretary of State , in May 1926. Serie A club AS Roma hosts youth tournaments at
72-400: Is most often used in reference to an association football stadium. Usually, a national stadium will be in or very near a country's capital city or largest city . It is generally (but not always) the country's largest and most lavish sports venue with a rich history of hosting a major moment in sports (e.g. FIFA World Cup , Olympics , etc.). In many, but not all cases, it is also used by
84-611: The Northern Ireland section for other cases. The following venues are "designated national sporting arenas" for the purposes of Section 21 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003 (which regulates sale of alcohol at sports venues): National Stadium, Croke Park, Semple Stadium , Royal Dublin Society , Aviva Stadium, Thomond Park . There is no official national stadium or arena. International events are usually hosted in
96-639: The Vatican City Championship , the Clericus Cup , and the Vatican City national football teams . It is also home to the Petriana Calcio, an amateur youth multi-sport club. The Pio XI multi-sport complex is located on an 18-acre piece of land in Rome only some 400 meters from Vatican City It has a capacity of 500 spectators and is equipped with artificial turf and floodlights . The field
108-488: The case of the United States due to its geographical size and high population. A list of national stadiums follows: Australia does not have an official national stadium. The country's two largest stadiums, which host major domestic and international events, are: Prior to confederation into Canada, the Dominion of Newfoundland used King George V Park as its national stadium. The China national football team does not have
120-625: The largest stadium or arena in the country. The national football, rugby union and cricket teams all play at various venues throughout South Africa. However, these are the de facto national stadiums: Because Switzerland has a strong federalism opinion in most sports are no national stadiums. Team sports in the United Kingdom are often governed by bodies representing the Home Nations of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – with some sports organised on an All-Ireland basis. In international sporting events these sports are contested not by
132-457: The stadium is from Motohasunuma Station on the Toei Mita Line . 35°46′9″N 139°42′28″E / 35.76917°N 139.70778°E / 35.76917; 139.70778 National stadium Many countries have a national sport stadium , which typically serves as the primary or exclusive home for one or more of a country's national representative sports teams. The term
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#1733106315936144-458: The stadium. On 10 June 2018, during Vatican Family Day, the stadium hosted the first Vatican women's football match following that year's Vatican Super Cup . Shortly thereafter it became home to the nascent Vatican City women's national football team . After playing its first three full-internationals at the Stadio Pio XII , the stadium hosted the Vatican City national football team for
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