It was the primary home stadium for the Urawa Red Diamonds from the inception of the J.League until the completion of Saitama Stadium 2002.
The stadium was originally opened in 1967 as the Urawa City Athletics Stadium.
The venue is known for its compact design, which retains a 'classic' stadium feel compared to modern bowl-shaped arenas.
It is one of the few professional-level stadiums in Japan that retains an athletics track while still hosting top-tier professional football matches.
Urawa Komaba Stadium is a dedicated multi-purpose sports facility located in Saitama Prefecture, serving as the historical home ground for the J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds. The venue has a seating capacity of approximately 21,500 spectators. It features a natural grass pitch surrounded by a standard athletics track. The stadium is managed by Saitama City and is regularly utilized for professional soccer matches, amateur athletics competitions, and community sports events. Its design prioritizes spectator proximity to the pitch, creating an intense atmosphere during high-profile matches. The facility underwent major renovations in the late 1990s to meet J.League standards. It is situated within the larger Komaba Sports Park complex.
The elevated seating area near the center line provides the best panoramic view of the entire pitch and the surrounding park canopy.
Check the official Urawa Reds schedule, as the stadium is not used for every home match.
Dress in layers if attending evening matches, as the open-air seating can get breezy.
Bring binoculars if seated in the upper rows, as the athletics track creates a distance between the stands and the pitch.
Do not attempt to park at the venue on match days, as public parking is extremely limited and local streets become heavily congested.
Operations fluctuate based on the J.League match calendar; the facility may be closed to the public during private events or major maintenance.
Follow standard J.League spectator codes of conduct, which prohibit throwing objects onto the pitch and require remaining in designated seating areas.
