Denka Big Swan Stadium

Stadium Niigata stadium hosting athletics and football events

Home to the Niigata Stadium ‘Big Swan’, Denka Big Swan Stadium hosts J‑League matches and athletics events; fans attend professional football, concerts and regional sporting fixtures.

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Denka Big Swan Stadium in Niigata Prefecture is a multiuse stadium commonly known as the Big Swan and renamed for sponsorship. It opened in 2001 and is the principal stadium in Niigata for large sporting events and football matches.

The stadium seats around 42,000 spectators and hosts domestic league matches, national team fixtures and occasional concerts. It features a natural-grass playing surface maintained to international dimensions and spectator facilities around the bowl.

Built to serve regional sporting needs and to stage matches in the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the stadium has since been the regular home ground for Albirex Niigata in the J.League and hosts other large events in the prefecture.

The stadium is located in Niigata Prefecture on Honshu, within the city/area served by Niigata city, and is accessible by regional roads and public transport links from Niigata urban areas.

  • History and home team: Opened in 2001 and used as one of the stadiums for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, it is the home ground of J.League club Albirex Niigata.
  • Pitch size: The playing surface conforms to international football dimensions, commonly set to 105 by 68 metres for competitive matches.

What to See #

  • Main stadium: The main stadium with a natural-grass pitch used for football and large events; it was one of the venues for the 2002 FIFA World Cup and has a seating capacity of around 42,000.
Denka Big Swan Stadium
Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
37.8825, 139.0592
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Event-based; no fixed public visiting hours
Varies by event; stadium ticket prices depend on match or concert. No general public admission outside scheduled events.

How to Get to Denka Big Swan Stadium #

By rail: Niigata Station is the nearest major rail hub; take local buses or a short taxi ride to the stadium (roughly 15-25 minutes depending on traffic). By road: accessible via local arterial roads; follow signage for stadium events.

Tips for Visiting Denka Big Swan Stadium #

  • Check the stadium calendar in advance-access is event-dependent and public tours are rare.
  • If arriving by car, use the designated parking lots and expect heavy traffic after events; local buses serve the area but can be crowded.
  • For football matches, seats in the western stands offer a clearer view of the pitch and sound-eastern stands can be closer to the club fan sections. (Subject to seating map changes.)

Best Time to Visit Denka Big Swan Stadium #

Best attended during the football season (spring-autumn) when local club matches are played; check the event schedule for exact dates.

Spring-Autumn (match season)
March-November · 8-28°C (46-82°F)
Most club matches and outdoor events are scheduled between spring and late autumn.
Winter
December-February · -2-8°C (28-46°F)
Fewer outdoor events; weather can be cold with occasional snow.

Weather & Climate near Denka Big Swan Stadium #

Climate

Denka Big Swan Stadium's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1918 mm/year), wettest in December.

Air Quality: AQI 48 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (213 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
0° – 5°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

213 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-1° – 5°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

147 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 9°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
7° – 16°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
13.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° – 21°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° – 24°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

129 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
14.5h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (178 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° – 28°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

178 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
14.3h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (136 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° – 30°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

136 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.4h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (172 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° – 26°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

172 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° – 20°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

165 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (213 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
6° – 14°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

213 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (242 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 8°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

242 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

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