Overview

The Back Stand is two-tiered stand with 10,917 seats (5,022 in the top tier and 5,895 in the bottom tier.) Facilities are quite basic and it is very exposed to the elements. Naturally, tickets on this side are a little bit cheaper. My season ticket is in the Main Stand so I haven't sat on this side other than the occasional Cup game, but when I have I've found the crowd to be much more into the game than those in the Main Stand.

Note that the seats on the away side are in the Mixed section, so you'll have some away fans there too.

Advantages

• Cheaper than the Main Stand, but similar views
• Anecdotally a better atmosphere
• Faster access to the various food trucks outside the ground
• Faster access to Tsurugaoka and Nishitanabe stations after the game

Disadvantages

• Exposed to the elements
  • For early kick offs, the sun will be in your face much of the game. On hot days, this can be unbearable (note that summer matches kick off after sunset). On cold days, this can be a blessing.
  • The roof only covers a small section of the top of the stand, so you are likely to get wet on rainy days
• The seats at either end are unreserved. Be prepared to get there early to get a good seat. If you're in a group of 3 or more, it might be a challenge to sit together at popular matches.
• Toilets are limited and the concourse area is small. Expect crowding at half-time and full-time.