Construction on the stadium began in April 2017, with a groundbreaking and prayer ceremony, and was completed in July 2018. The stadium opened on 19 August 2018 for an exhibition match between the Kamaishi Seawaves and Yamaha Júbilo, attended by 6,000 people. Unosumai Station on JR East's Yamada Line will be rebuilt to serve the stadium. The stadium will be expanded to 16,000 seats for the 2019 Rugby World Cup and host two group matches. The city government also plans to promote the stadium in Japan's bid to host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
