Wembley Stadium

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Lore & Background

The stadium was originally known as Omiya Football Stadium. From 14 May 2007 it has been called NACK5 Stadium Omiya for the naming rights, reflecting a six-year sponsorship from FM NACK5, an independent commercial radio station based in Ōmiya-ku and covering Saitama Prefecture. In 2006-2007 it was closed for expansion works to meet the J. League Division 1 requirements for Ardija to host its home matches. During this time, Ardija used Saitama Stadium 2002 and Urawa Komaba Stadium until works were complete. The expansion works were complete in October 2007 and since then it accommodates 15,491 spectators. On 11 November, the re-opening match was held as a J. League season match between Ardija and Oita Trinita, which ended 1-2.

In Their Own Story

The rain slicked the pitch as Tsubasa adjusted his gloves, looking up at the towering stands filled with thousands of faces. The roar of the crowd was a physical weight, pressing against him before he even touched the ball. This wasn't Nankatsu High; this was Wembley, where every pass mattered and every goal could define history. He took a deep breath, feeling the familiar hum of destiny vibrating through his boots.

Reader's Guide

In Captain Tsubasa, the stadium was used for the High School National Championships. This makes it a key venue within the series for high school-level competition, distinct from its real-world role as a professional club stadium. The stadium's history includes hosting matches of the 1964 Summer Olympics and the 1967 National Sports Festival of Japan, adding a layer of real-world sporting prestige to its fictional appearances. For fans of the series, seeing NACK5 Stadium Omiya in the anime connects the fictional high school tournaments to a real, historic Japanese football ground.

Did You Know?

• Built in 1960, it was one of the first stadia in Japan dedicated to the code.
• The grandstands were added to host several matches of the 1964 Summer Olympics.
• From 14 May 2007 it has been called NACK5 Stadium Omiya for the naming rights.
• The expansion works were complete in October 2007 and since then it accommodates 15,491 spectators.
• In Captain Tsubasa, the stadium was used for the High School National Championships.