We are pleased to announce that tryouts for the 2026 Kashima Antlers Junior team (5th graders) will be held.
*This does not apply to Norte Junior or Tsukuba Junior.
[Eligible Candidates]
Current 5th-grade elementary school students (field players / goalkeepers)
*As a condition for eligibility, applicants must, in principle, be able to attend all training sessions four days a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday).
[Number of Openings]
A few positions
[Tryout Date]
Saturday, September 26, 2026 (Will be held rain or shine)
・16:00-16:30 Registration
・16:30-18:30 Tryouts
[Venue]
Kashima Antlers Academy Field (2887-364 Awo, Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
[Application Form/Application Period]
Until 23:59 on Monday, September 21, 2026 (public holiday)
[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 cannot be used on the day. Please arrive already changed.
[Consent from Current Team]
When applying for these tryouts, please ensure you have obtained the consent of the representative of your current team. We may contact your team representative to confirm. Please note that if it is discovered that you participated without prior consent, your participation in the tryouts may be canceled.
[Payment Method]
・Select the URL attached to the payment guidance email sent after completing your application, and complete the payment procedure on the tryout participation fee payment site.
・After the payment procedure is complete, you will receive an email from J.LEAGUE Ticket titled "Confirmation of Ticket Application Details."
*In addition to various credit card payments, you can also 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 Tuesday, September 22 (public holiday)
[How to Issue Tryout Tickets]
・Please issue your "tryout participation ticket" at a Seven-Eleven store.
*For credit card payments (including d-払い, Rakuten Pay, and 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 an approaching 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 serial number written on the issued ticket will be used when announcing the results. Please make sure to issue the ticket before the day of the tryouts.
*Please note that refunds cannot be given after payment has been made.
[About the Second Tryout] *Only for those who pass the first tryout
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Bokuden no Sato Sports Park Soccer Field (55-1 Shinkoji, Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
・17:15-17:45 Registration
・17:45-19:15 Tryouts (Will be held rain or shine)
[Other]
・Acquiring a J.LEAGUE ID (free of charge) is required for application.
・Please refrain from filming during the tryouts.
・Parents are welcome to watch. Staff will guide you on the day.
・We generally cannot accommodate alternative dates. 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 by 12:00 on the day of the tryouts via the email address registered with your J.LEAGUE ID.
・Regarding injuries during the tryouts, we will provide first aid. After that, costs will be borne by the individual, and the club will not be held responsible.
[Kashima Junior Activities]
■Practice Days
Generally Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays
■Practice Location
Kashima Antlers Academy Field, etc.
[Inquiries]
Kashima Antlers Junior
TEL: 0299-84-6815 (11:00-16:00) Contact: Narumi