Participants will be selected by lottery from advance applications. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to enter the pitch with the players on match day.
This is a precious opportunity to step onto the pitch before kickoff and be included in a group photo with the players. We encourage you to apply!

Eligible Applicants
Elementary school students who are 2025 season SÓCIO and Fan Club members (Season Ticket Holders, Regular, Junior)※Applicants must be members of the SÓCIO or Fan Club themselves and be elementary school students as of the date of the target match.
Target Matches / Application Deadlines / Notification Dates (May - August)
| Matchday | Date | Kick-off | Opponent | Application Deadline | Notification Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meiji Yasuda J1 Matchday 14 | 5/3 (Sat, Holiday) | 15:00 | FC Machida Zelvia | 4/23 (Wed) 23:59 | 4/25 (Fri) 18:00 |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 Matchday 17 | 5/17 (Sat) | 15:00 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 5/7 (Wed) 23:59 | 5/9 (Fri) 18:00 |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 Matchday 20 | 6/14 (Sat) | 18:00 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 6/4 (Wed) 23:59 | 6/6 (Fri) 18:00 |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 Matchday 22 | 6/28 (Sat) | 18:00 | Fagiano Okayama | 6/18 (Wed) 23:59 | 6/20 (Fri) 18:00 |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 Matchday 24 | 7/20 (Sun) | 18:00 | Kashiwa Reysol | 7/9 (Wed) 23:59 | 7/11 (Fri) 18:00 |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 Matchday 26 | 8/16 (Sat) | 18:00 | Avispa Fukuoka | 8/6 (Wed) 23:59 | 8/8 (Fri) 18:00 |
How to Apply
Please apply using the application form below by entering the required information.*You can apply for multiple matches with a single application.
*You can only apply once per match. Multiple applications will be invalid, so please be aware.
*Match tickets will not be provided. Participants and their guardians must purchase their own tickets for this event.
Notification of Results
Only successful applicants will be contacted via the email address registered with their JID used for application.*If you have domain-specific reception enabled, please configure your settings to receive emails from "@kashimaantlers.jp".
Successful applicants will be asked to register their participant information via the registration form provided in the notification email. The registration deadline is 15:00 the day before the match, so please make sure to check your email.
*If the information registration is not confirmed, the selection will automatically become invalid. Please be careful.
*We cannot answer questions regarding application status or selection results.
Other
・This event may be canceled due to unavoidable circumstances.・This event includes a photo shoot with players on the pitch. The photos taken will be shared with participants via email at a later date and may be published on the club's official media (website, social media, etc.).
・On the day of the event, participants will be guided to the waiting room approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes before the match for rehearsal. Guardians are not allowed to accompany them.
Inquiries
Kashima Antlers Call CenterInquiry Form
support@antlers.co.jp
*We are responding to inquiries in order, but it may take some time.

