We are pleased to announce that tryouts for the Kashima Antlers Junior Youth team for the 2027 season will be held.
*This is not for Norte Junior Youth or Tsukuba Junior Youth.
[Eligibility]
New 1st-year junior high school students
(Currently 6th-grade elementary school students in 2026, who wish to participate in the Kashima Junior Youth team activities in the 2027 season)
[Number of recruits]
Approximately 16-18 players
[Date and Time]
Sunday, May 31, 2026
・17:15-17:45 Registration
・18:00-20:30 Tryouts (held even in rain)
[Venue]
Kashima Antlers Academy Field (2887-364 Awo, Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
[Application Form and Acceptance Period]
Until 23:59 on Tuesday, May 26, 2026
[Tryout Content]
Basic training and matches with participants, etc. (scheduled)
[Tryout Participation Fee]
5,500 yen (tax included)
[What to Bring]
Clothing suitable for soccer, cleats (fixed type), water bottle, tryout participation ticket
*Changing rooms will not be available on the day. Please come dressed.
[Approval from Current Team]
When applying for these tryouts, please be sure to obtain the approval of the representative of your current team. We may contact your team's representative for confirmation. Please note that if it is found that you participated without prior approval, your participation in the tryouts may be canceled.
[Payment Method]
・Select the URL provided in the payment guidance email sent after completing your application and proceed with payment on the tryout participation fee payment site.
・After completing the payment procedure, you will receive a "Ticket Application Confirmation" email from J-League Ticket.
*In addition to various credit card payments, you can choose to pay at Seven-Eleven stores.
*A system usage fee of 220 yen/ticket, an issuance fee of 165 yen/ticket, and a payment processing fee of 330 yen/transaction (only for payments at Seven-Eleven) will be charged separately.
[Payment Deadline]
Until 23:30 on Wednesday, May 27
[How to Issue Tryout Participation Ticket]
・Please issue your "Tryout Participation Ticket" at a Seven-Eleven store.
*In the case of credit card payments (including d払い, Rakuten Pay, Yahoo! Wallet), tickets cannot be issued at Seven-Eleven until 24 hours later to prevent fraudulent use.
*If you wish to issue the ticket within 24 hours due to being close to the deadline, please select "Pay at Seven-Eleven."
・On the day of the tryouts, please present the "Tryout Participation Ticket" issued at Seven-Eleven at the reception.
*The reference number written on the issued ticket will be used for the announcement of results. Please be sure to issue your ticket by the day of the tryouts.
*Please note that refunds will not be given after payment has been made.
[About the 2nd Tryout] *Only for those who pass the 1st tryout
Thursday, June 4, 2026, Kashima Antlers Academy Field
・17:15-17:45 Registration
・18:00-20:30 Tryouts (held even in rain)
[Other]
・For those who are approved for dormitory admission by the club as a result of the selection, we may guide you to the Academy House.
・Acquisition of a J-League ID (free) is required for application.
・Please refrain from taking photographs during the tryouts.
・As a general rule, we cannot accommodate different dates. However, if there is a conflict with an official match, etc., please call the inquiry desk below before applying.
・If the tryouts are canceled due to severe weather, we will contact you via the email address registered with your J-League ID by 12:00 PM on the day of the tryouts.
・First aid will be provided for injuries during the tryouts. After that, costs will be borne by the individual, and the club will not be held responsible.
[Kashima Junior Youth Activities]
■Practice Days
Generally 5 times a week, from Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
■Practice Location
Kashima Antlers Academy Field (2887-364 Awo, Kashima City)
*Free school buses are operated (Choshi/Kamisu areas, Inzai/Narita/Itako areas)
*For activities, please refer to the Academy page.
[Inquiries]
Kashima Antlers Junior Youth
TEL: 0299-84-6815 (11:00-16:00) Contact: Takahashi