Sports in Kitakyushu, Japan

Including the cities of Shimonoseki.

Kitakyushu Teams

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

• J2, J3 - Giravanz Kitakyushu (2011 - 2023)
  

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

• Japan Central League - Taiyo Whales (1950 - 1952)
  
• Japanese Baseball League - Taiyo (1941 - 1942)