Yokohama F. Marinos are a J1 League club based in Yokohama, Kanagawa. Their home, officially “International Stadium Yokohama” (Nissan Stadium), holds 72,327 — Japan’s largest stadium regularly used for club football.
The stadium has 1F/2F Main Stand (front/rear tiers) and a Back Stand entirely allocated to Marinos supporters. Corner-area free seating on the Back side is recommended for first-time visitors.
Tickets
Official tickets can be purchased through the club’s English page or the Pia ticketing site.
The main supporter group “Tricolore” (blue, white, and red) has organized chants since 1993, known for the “Blue Wave” chant. The Kanagawa Derby (vs. Kawasaki Frontale) and the Yokohama Derby (vs. Yokohama FC, documented as especially intense) are the two biggest rivalries.
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💡 Insider Tips
🚌 Getting Around
Nissan Stadium (Yokohama International Stadium) is about a 14–15 minute walk from Shin-Yokohama station, recommended for first-timers (plenty of restaurants and hotels nearby, easy to navigate). Kozukue station is a shorter 11-minute walk but leads to the west gate, with fewer amenities around.
🏨 Lodging
Since Shin-Yokohama is a Shinkansen stop, there are plenty of hotels nearby, offering excellent lodging access.
🎟️ Tickets — the best channel for foreign visitors
Besides the official English site (f-marinos.com/en/tickets), Klook sells a package including match ticket, supporter jersey, welcome goods, and a welcome drink — the most accessible purchase channel for foreign tourists.
🗺️ Tourism Tie-in
A few minutes’ walk from Shin-Yokohama station is the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum (recreating a 1958 Japanese streetscape with 8 ramen shops), a great pairing with a match. Nissan Stadium is also the historic site of the 2002 Japan-Korea World Cup final.
🎁 Club Perks — Korean player history
Yoo Sang-chul was on Marinos’ J.League debut and title-winning squad, contributing to their 1999 league championship — a story with real value as J.League’s first title won with a Korean player. As part of the City Football Group (Manchester City’s parent company), the club also has solid marketing infrastructure for a global fanbase.
💡 Insider Tips
Crowds concentrate toward Shin-Yokohama and Kozukue stations after the match, so for night games, plan with some buffer before the last train.