We are pleased to announce that tryouts for the 2026 Kashima Antlers Junior team (2nd graders) will be held.
*This is not for Norte Junior or Tsukuba Junior.
【Eligible Applicants】
Current 2nd graders (field players / goalkeepers)
*As a condition of application, applicants are generally required to attend practice four days a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday).
【Number of Recruits】
A small number
【Selection Date】
July 5, 2026 (Sunday) - Held rain or shine
・15:00-15:30 Registration
・15:30-17:00 Tryouts
【Venue】
Kashima Antlers Academy Field (2887-364 Awo, Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
【Application Form / Application Period】
Until 23:59 on Tuesday, June 30, 2026
【Participation Fee】
5,500 yen (tax included)
【What to Bring】
Soccer attire, cleats, water bottle, tryout participation ticket, goalkeeper gloves (goalkeepers only)
*Please write your name on all belongings.
*Changing rooms will not be available on the day. Please arrive dressed in your soccer attire.
【Approval from Current Team】
To participate in these tryouts, you must obtain approval from the representative of your current team before applying. We may contact your team representative to confirm. Please note that if it is found that you participated without prior approval, your participation in the selection process may be canceled.
【Payment Method】
・After completing your application, select the URL provided in the payment guidance email and complete the payment process on the tryout participation fee payment site.
・After the payment process is complete, you will receive a "Ticket Application Confirmation" email from J.League Ticket.
*In addition to various credit card payments, you can also choose to pay at a Seven-Eleven store.
*A system usage fee of 220 yen/ticket, an issuing fee of 165 yen/ticket, and a settlement fee of 330 yen/transaction (only for Seven-Eleven payments) will be charged separately.
【Payment Deadline】
Until 23:30 on Wednesday, July 1
【How to Issue Tryout Tickets】
・Please issue your "Tryout Participation Ticket" at a Seven-Eleven store.
*In the case of credit card payments (including d-Barai, Rakuten Pay, Yahoo! Wallet), tickets cannot be issued at Seven-Eleven for 24 hours after purchase to prevent fraudulent use.
*If you wish to issue your ticket within 24 hours due to a deadline or other reasons, please select "Pay at Seven-Eleven."
・On the day of the tryout, please present the "Tryout Participation Ticket" issued at Seven-Eleven at the reception desk.
*The serial number written on the issued ticket will be used for the announcement of results. Please be sure to issue your ticket before the day of the tryout.
*Please note that refunds will not be issued after payment.
【Regarding the Second Tryout】 *Only for those who pass the first tryout
Details will be announced at the time of the first tryout results announcement.
【Other】
・Obtaining a J.League ID (free) is required to apply.
・Please refrain from filming during the tryouts.
・Parents are allowed to watch. Staff will provide guidance on the day.
・Separate arrangements on different days are generally not possible. However, if you have a conflict with an official match or similar, please call the inquiry contact below before applying.
・If the tryouts are canceled due to severe weather, we will notify 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, expenses will be self-borne, and the club will not be held responsible.
【Kashima Junior Activities】
■Practice Days
Generally Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays
■Practice Locations
Kashima Antlers Academy Field and others
【Inquiries】
Kashima Antlers Junior
TEL: 0299-84-6815 (10:00-16:00) Contact: Handa