Todoroki Athletics Stadium - Kawasaki Frontale Stadium Guide

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Last Updated: July 14, 2021

Inside Todoroki Athletics Stadium on matchday

Todoroki Athletics Stadium is a 25,000 capacity multi-purpose sports stadium which is currently used as the home stadium for J.League side Kawasaki Frontale. Built in 1962, the stadium is located in Todoroki Ryokuchi, Kawasaki, which is one of the large cities from which forms the greater Tokyo Area.

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Stadium Facts

Overview
Team:Kawasaki Frontale
Opened:1962
Capacity:25,000
Address: Kawasaki

Todoroki Athletics Stadium History

Todoroki Athletics Stadium first opened in 1962 to give Kawasaki its very own multi-purpose sports facilities in line with other Japanese cities. Initially conceived with athletics in mind, the pitch to this day remains surrounded by an running track despite the fact that it has predominantly been used to host football matches since the 1990s.

Originally home to Verdy Kawasaki and Toshiba F.C the stadium was originally capable of accommodating 10,000 supporters however it was expanded to 25,000 across two phases in 1994 and 1995. Kawasaki Frontale first moved into the stadium in 1997, and after Toshiba FC moved to a new city in 2000, followed by Verdy in 2001, they became the sole tenants of Todoroki Stadium.

Although overlooked as a venue for the 2002 World Cup, the stadium was however used by Croatia as a training base for the tournament. To date the highest level of football hosted at the stadium has been matches of the AFC Champions League. After finishing as runners up in 2006, they qualified for the Asian tournament the following season.

After qualifying from a group containing Chunnam Dragons, Arema Malang, and Bangkok University F.C, Kawasaki Frontale were knocked out in the quarter finals against Sepahan. The second leg was played at Todoroki Athletics Stadium, and after a goalless draw the match went to penalties, with the Iranian side winning 5-4 by the slenderest of margins.

The record attendance has twice been set when Urawa Red Diamonds have visited Todoroki. 24,332 came to the match between the two sides on March 12th 2005 setting the original record, and then it was broken ten years later on April 12th by an attendance of 24,992

Kawasaki Frontale supporters inside the stadium

View of Todoroki Athletics Stadium

Stand Photos

Todoroki Stadium consists of the following four stands: North, East, South and West.

Click the thumbnails above to enlarge an image of each stand and to read a more detailed description of each part of the Stadium.

Matchday Experience

Kawasaki Frontale Club Shop

exterior of Kawasaki Frontale club shop

Kawasaki Frontale Club Shop

How to get to Todoroki Athletics Stadium

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who plays at Todoroki Athletics Stadium?

Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale play their home matches at Todoroki Athletics Stadium.

What is the capacity of Todoroki Athletics Stadium?

As of 2024 Todoroki Athletics Stadium has an official seating capacity of 25,000 for Football matches.

When was Todoroki Athletics Stadium opened?

Todoroki Athletics Stadium officially opened in 1962 and is home to Kawasaki Frontale

Are there any Covid restrictions at the stadium?

Covid Restrictions may be in place when you visit Todoroki Athletics Stadium in 2024. Please visit the official website of Kawasaki Frontale for full information on changes due to the Coronavirus.

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