Participants will be selected by lottery from advance applications. Children who are selected will enter the pitch with the players on the day of the match.
This is a valuable opportunity to step onto the pitch before kickoff and take a group photo with the players. We encourage you to apply!

*Photo was taken during the 2024 season event.
Eligible Applicants
Elementary school students who are 2025 season SÓCIO or Fan Club members (Season Ticket Holders, Regular, Junior)*Applicants must be SÓCIO or Fan Club members themselves and be elementary school students as of the date of the target match.
Eligible Matches / Application Deadlines / Notification Dates (February - April)
| Matchday | Date | Kickoff | Opponent | Application Deadline | Notification Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meiji Yasuda J1 Matchday 2 | 2/22 (Sat) | 15:00 | Tokyo Verdy | 2/12 (Tue) 23:59 | 2/14 (Fri) 18:00 |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 Matchday 3 | 2/26 (Wed) | 19:00 | Albirex Niigata | 2/17 (Mon) 23:59 | 2/19 (Wed) 18:00 |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 Matchday 4 | 3/1 (Sat) | 14:00 | FC Tokyo | 2/19 (Wed) 23:59 | 2/21 (Fri) 18:00 |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 Matchday 6 | 3/16 (Sun) | 14:00 | Urawa Reds | 3/5 (Wed) 23:59 | 3/7 (Fri) 18:00 |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 Matchday 7 | 3/29 (Sat) | 15:00 | Vissel Kobe | 3/19 (Wed) 23:59 | 3/21 (Fri) 18:00 |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 Matchday 9 | 4/6 (Sat) | 15:00 | Kyoto Sanga F.C. | 3/26 (Wed) 23:59 | 3/28 (Fri) 18:00 |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 Matchday 12 | 4/25 (Fri) | 19:00 | Nagoya Grampus | 4/16 (Wed) 23:59 | 4/18 (Fri) 23:59 |
How to Apply
Please apply by entering the necessary information using the application form below.*You can apply for multiple matches with a single application.
*You may apply only once per match. Please note that multiple applications will be invalid.
*Match tickets are not provided. Participants and their guardians must purchase tickets separately.
Notification of Selection
Only selected applicants will be notified via email to the address registered with the JID used for login during application.*If you have domain-specific reception settings, please set your email to receive messages from "@kashimaantlers.jp".
Selected applicants must register their participant information using the registration form provided in the notification email. The registration deadline is 15:00 on the day before the match, so please be sure to check your email.
*If registration of information is not confirmed, the selection will automatically become invalid. Please be aware.
*We cannot respond to inquiries regarding application status or selection results.
Other
・This event may be canceled due to unavoidable circumstances.・This event includes a photo session with players on the pitch. The photos taken will be shared with participants via email at a later date and may also be published on the club's official media (official website, SNS, etc.).
・On the day of the event, participants will be guided to a waiting room approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes before the match for rehearsal. Guardians will not be allowed to accompany them.
Inquiries
Kashima Antlers Call CenterInquiry Form
support@antlers.co.jp
*We respond to inquiries in order, but it may take some time.

