Sports in Hirakata, Japan

Including the cities of Fujiidera, Higashi-osaka, Kusatsu, Kyoto-shi, Nara-shi, Nishinomiya, Osaka-shi, Otsu-shi, Suita and Toyonaka.

Hirakata Teams

Hirakata, Japan and surrounding communities have hosted the following teams:

• J1, J2 - Cerezo Osaka (1995 - 2023)
  
• J3, JFL - FC Osaka (2017 - 2023)
  
• JFL - FC Tiamo Hirakata (2021 - 2023)
  
• J1, J2 - Gamba Osaka (1995 - 2023)
  
• J1, J2 - Kyoto Sanga FC (2008 - 2023)
  
• J3, JFL - Nara Club (2017 - 2023)
  
• JFL - Reilac Shiga (2023)
  
• JFL - MIO Biwako Shiga (2017 - 2022)
  
• J3 - Cerezo Osaka II (2017 - 2020)
  
• J3 - Gamba Osaka II (2017 - 2020)
  
• J1 - Kyoto Purple Sanga (1996 - 2006)
  

Hirakata, Japan and surrounding communities have hosted the following minor league teams:

• Japan Central League - Hanshin Tigers (1961 - 2025)
  
• Japan Pacific League - Orix Braves (1989 - 1990)
  
• Japan Pacific League, Japanese Baseball League - Hankyu Braves (1947 - 1988)
  
• Japan Central League - Shochiku Robins (1950 - 1952)
  
• Japanese Baseball League - Hanshin (1940 - 1944)