Fukuoka is home to numerous sport teams, and within Japan is known for its passionate sporting culture. In this article we will introduce a few of the main sporting venues in the city ranging from stadiums to civilian gymnasiums. Why not go and watch a game while enjoying the food and sightseeing Fukuoka has to offer?

Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka: the only retractable dome in Japan!

The Mizuho PayPay Dome is home to Fukuoka’s popular baseball team: the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks. The stadium helps make the baseball games exhilarating experiences, and the dome’s dynamic acoustics and the indoor fireworks that are set off when the Hawks win are also definite highlights! There are plenty of different types of seating as well, including more luxurious sofa and table seats.

■Viewable sports: professional baseball (public matches)

Address: 2-2-2 Jigyohama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City [MAP]
Access: 
15-minute walk from exit 3 of the subway Tojinmachi Station
Direct access from the Nishitetsu bus Kyushu Medical Center bus stop
Official Site
“Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks” Game Information

■Recommended nearby attractions: BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA, Fukuoka Tower, Fukuoka City Museum

※Photo：Ⓒ SoftBank HAWKS

Best Denki Stadium: featuring very close pitch side seating!

Located nearby to Fukuoka Airport, the Best Denki Stadium is home to Fukuoka’s league soccer team, Avispa Fukuoka. The stadium is used exclusively for rugby and soccer matches, lacking a track and field course, meaning that seats are located very close to the action. Thanks to this proximity one can truly feel the passion and energy of the contest. 

■Viewable sports: soccer (J League), rugby (League One)

Address: 2-1-1 Higashihirao Park, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City[MAP]
Access:
25-minute walk from the subway Fukuoka Airport Station
10-minute shuttle bus ride from station (game days only)
Related website
「Avispa Fukuoka」game infomation

■Recommended nearby attractions: Higashi Hirao Park, LaLaport Fukuoka

Teriha Sekisui House Arena: home to exciting basketball games!

The Teriha Sekisui House Arena can be found in the Higashi ward’s Island City and is home to the Rising Zephyr B.League basketball team. Outfitted with barrier-free facilities and state of the art lighting and audio equipment, expect and intense and engrossing indoor viewing experience. With basketball rapidly increasing in popularity, we hope that you will stop to see a B.League game live for yourselves! 

■Viewable sports: basketball (B.League), Volleyball, table tennis

Address: 6-1-1 Kashiteriha, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City [MAP]
Access:
Take a Nishitetsu bus from JR Chihaya Station or Nishitetsu Kashi Station,
and get off at Island City Central Park or Teriha Sekisui House Arena; it’s right there.
Official site
"Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka" game information

■Recommended nearby attractions: Island City Central Park, Experiential Learning Facility Grin-Grin

※Photo：Rising Zephyr Fukuoka

Hakata no Mori Athletic Stadium: enjoy an exciting “League One” rugby match!

Located within Higashi-Hirao Park, Hakata no Mori Athletic Stadium is an open-air stadium equipped with a large video screen. Here, you can watch exciting Japan Rugby “League One” matches! The appeal of this venue is the chance to experience the athletes’ dynamic energy up close in a lush, green setting!

■ Main Sports You Can Watch: Rugby (League One), Track and Field

Address: 2-1-2 Higashi-Hirao Park, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City [MAP]
Access: 
Get off at “Fukuoka Airport Station” on the subway, then take the Nishitetsu Bus from “Fukuoka Airport-mae” to “Higashi-Hirao Park Entrance” and walk 5 minutes
Related Sites

■Recommended nearby tourist spots: Higashi-Hirao Park, LaLaport Fukuoka

Fukuoka International Center: Grand Sumo Tournament Arena

Well-known for being the venue for the annual November Grand Sumo Tournament. Featuring a square shaped layout, the ring in the center is easy to see from any of the seats. With a maximum capacity of 10,000 people, it also sometimes hosts pro-wrestling and boxing matches. 

■Viewable sports: Grand Sumo (Kyushu Tournament), Combat Sports, Judo and Kendo Tournaments

Address: 2-2 Chikkohonmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka [MAP]
Access: 
From Hakata Station or Tenjin, take the Nishitetsu Bus and get off at the International Center/Sun Palace Building for direct access.
Official Website
“Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament” Information

■Recommended nearby attractions: Hakata Port Tower, Bayside Place Hakata

Fukuoka City Civic Gymnasium・Fukuoka Budokan: A sporting facility beloved by locals

The Fukuoka Civic Gymnasium boasts excellent access, located right in front of a subway station. In January 2026, the Fukuoka Budokan relocated and opened in a newly constructed building right next door, significantly upgrading the surrounding sports infrastructure. The facility is used for a wide range of events, from exciting B.League official games to national and regional tournaments for various amateur sports, and is bustling with sports fans every day.

■Viewable sports: basketball, volleyball, badminton, handball, judo, kendo, kyudo (archery) etc. 

Address: 8-2 Higashi Park, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka [MAP]
Access: 
About a 1-minute walk from Exit 4 of Chiyo Kenchoguchi Station on the Hakozaki Subway Line
About a 10-minute walk from Yoshizuka Station on the JR Kagoshima Main Line
Fukuoka Budokan Official Website  
Fukuoka City Civic Gymnasium Related Website

■Recommended nearby attractions: Higashi Park, Toka Ebisu Shrine