Kashima Antlers is excited to participate in the "J1 Kanto 8-Club x Train Stamp Rally" hosted by East Japan Railway Company (JR East)!
This initiative utilizes the station stamp app "EkiTag" to collect digital stamps placed at stadiums and their nearest stations. By encouraging fans to travel to matches via rail—a mode of transport with a lower environmental impact—we aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize our ecological footprint.
At Mercari Stadium, traveling by car is the norm, and traffic congestion before and after matches, along with the associated CO2 emissions, has been a long-standing issue. We invite you to take this opportunity to enjoy your match-day experience by traveling via train.
Duration
Friday, August 7, 2026 – Sunday, June 6, 2027
Eligible Matches
All home games of the 2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J1 League hosted by the 8 participating clubs
Participation Fee
Free
※Travel expenses, smartphone data charges, and match tickets are at the customer's own expense.
How to Participate
Download the station stamp app "EkiTag" and hold your smartphone over the "EkiTag" mark (NFC tag) located at the designated spots to collect your stamps.
For further details, please check the East Japan Railway Company press release (https://media.jreast.co.jp/articles/6588).
Stamp Locations (Kashima Antlers)
Kashima Antlers stamps are located at the following stations and the stadium. By collecting the stamp from one of the nearest stations and the stamp from Mercari Stadium, you will receive the Antlers emblem stamp.
■Kashima-Jingu Station (Permanent)
Available during station operating hours.
■Kashima Soccer Stadium Station (Permanent)
Available during the station's operating hours (from the arrival of the first train to the departure of the last train).
■Mercari Stadium (Available on home game days only)
Located around the Eco Stations (3 locations). Availability hours are subject to the operating times of the Eco Stations.
・Inside the stadium: From gate opening until closing
・In front of the Sports Center: From 5 hours before kickoff until 30 minutes after the match ends
・Mercari Road: From 5 hours before kickoff until kickoff time
※The Mercari Stadium stamp is available only on home game days, limited to one collection per day.
About Emblem and Achievement Stamps
■Antlers Emblem Stamp
Collect the stamp from either "Kashima-Jingu Station" or "Kashima Soccer Stadium Station," along with the "Mercari Stadium" stamp, to earn the Kashima Antlers emblem stamp.
Kashima Antlers Emblem Stamp Image
■Achievement Stamps
Depending on how many emblem stamps you have collected from the 8 participating clubs, you can earn "3-Club," "5-Club," and "All-Club (8-Club)" achievement stamps.
Lottery Program
After the stamp rally period ends, we will hold a lottery where you can win merchandise from the club you support. Once you meet the entry requirements, an "Entry Completed" stamp will be automatically added to your digital stamp book in the app.
■Lottery Entry Requirements
・Collection of the "3-Club" achievement stamp
・Collection of the survey stamp
Lottery Entries
The number of lottery entries you receive is determined by the number of times you have collected stamps at the home stadium of the club you support. Please be sure to use the train when attending home games and tap your device on the EkiTag at Mercari Stadium to increase your number of entries.
※To collect the survey stamp, you must complete the survey via the rally's stamp book in the EkiTag app.
※You can specify the club you support when completing the survey.
Notes
・Stamp locations and availability times may change due to weather, match schedules, etc. Please check the "EkiTag" app for the latest information.
・Please direct any inquiries regarding this program via the inquiry form within the "EkiTag" app.
・Photos and videos taken may be posted on the club's official website and club media (including social media). Thank you for your understanding.
Organizers & Supporters
■Organizer
East Japan Railway Company (JR East)
■Supporters (in no particular order)
Kashima Antlers F.C. Co., Ltd., Mito HollyHock Co., Ltd., Urawa Red Diamonds Co., Ltd., JEF United Co., Ltd., Kashiwa Reysol Co., Ltd., F.C. Machida Zelvia Co., Ltd., Kawasaki Frontale Co., Ltd., Yokohama Marinos Ltd.
EkiTag Official Website: https://www.ekitag.jp/