We are pleased to announce that we will be holding "ANTLERS CARNIVAL" across four home matches of the 2024 Meiji Yasuda J1 League, from Saturday, September 14th to Saturday, November 9th, with various events planned for each match.
The first match in the series, Matchday 30 against Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Saturday, September 14th, will be titled "Invite them to Kashima! Heartful DAY." We will implement numerous events and initiatives to make it easier for fans and supporters to invite people who have never visited Kashima Stadium before. Then, on Saturday, September 21st, for Matchday 31 against Kashiwa Reysol, the highly popular "Otokomatsuri" (Men's Festival) from last year will return, powered up! More details will be announced at a later date, so please look forward to it!
Furthermore, for Matchday 34 against Avispa Fukuoka on Saturday, October 19th, and Matchday 36 against Nagoya Grampus on Saturday, November 9th, we are planning events that the entire Antlers family, regardless of age or gender, can enjoy.
Additionally, prior to each match, we will be rolling out special content on the club's official social media and other platforms.
The entire club staff eagerly awaits your visit!
Venue
Kashima Soccer Stadium*For all matches, congestion at entry is expected approximately one hour before kickoff. Please allow ample time for your arrival.
Target Match (1)
Saturday, September 14th, 18:00 Kickoff (Gates open at 15:00)2024 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Matchday 30 vs. Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Event: "Invite them to Kashima! Heartful DAY"
Shuto Machida, Kimito Nono, and Shintaro Nago will make their debut as illustrated characters with the Shikao family as the main visual for the match event! We are preparing opportunities for everyone visiting the stadium to enjoy watching the match. Will there be a special guest appearance? Stay tuned for more updates!
■Comment from Nago
"This match is a day that even those unfamiliar with soccer can enjoy! We, the players, will also appear in content that will make your viewing experience fun. Please invite your family and friends around you and come cheer us on! I hope the stadium will be dyed red with everyone's 'Invite them to Kashima' spirit!"
Purchase tickets for the Sanfrecce Hiroshima match with "Kashima Ticket"!
Target Match (2)
Saturday, September 21st, 18:00 Kickoff (Gates open at 15:00)2024 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Matchday 31 vs. Kashiwa Reysol
Event: "Otokomatsuri (Men's Festival) with remaining summer heat"
The highly anticipated "Otokomatsuri" (Men's Festival) from last year returns. We will hold "Otokomatsuri with remaining summer heat" to celebrate the end of summer 2024 in the best possible way, getting excited with our fans and supporters. In addition, a collaboration project with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, which Naomichi Ueda loves, is also underway! Please look forward to the details with "Tranquilo! Don't rush!"
■Comment from Ueda
"The 2024 Otokomatsuri has a new 'pareja' (Spanish for 'partner'). I've had my eye on 'him' since last year. I thought he might be more suited for Otokomatsuri... I want everyone to enjoy it, so I won't reveal his identity yet. Please try to guess who this masked man is!"
Purchase tickets for the Kashiwa Reysol match with "Kashima Ticket"!
Target Match (3)
Saturday, October 19th, 14:00 Kickoff (Gates open at 11:00)2024 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Matchday 34 vs. Avispa Fukuoka
Event: Coming Soon
Target Match (4)
Saturday, November 9th, 14:00 Kickoff (Gates open at 11:00)2024 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Matchday 36 vs. Nagoya Grampus
Event: Coming Soon