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We would like to announce that a "Curtain Raiser Match" for elementary school students will be held on the pitch of Kashima Stadium before the 2025 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Matchday 20 against Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Saturday, June 14.

On the day of the event, participants will form teams and enjoy playing barefoot on the stadium pitch before the main match.
Let's all have fun playing soccer before watching the game!

Eligible Match / Application & Day-of Schedule

Saturday, June 14, 2025, Kickoff at 18:00 (Stadium opening scheduled for 15:00)
2025 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Matchday 20 vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima

■Application Deadline
June 12 (Thursday) 23:59

■Lottery Result Announcement
June 13 (Friday) 14:00

■Day-of Schedule
【Lower Grades (1st-3rd Graders)】
14:45 Participant assembly
15:00 Entry into stadium premises
15:15 1st match KO (10 minutes)
15:30 2nd match KO (10 minutes)
15:40 End
15:50 Dismissal

【Upper Grades (4th-6th Graders)】
15:15 Participant assembly
15:30 Entry into stadium premises
15:50 1st match KO (approx. 10 minutes)
16:05 2nd match KO (approx. 10 minutes)
16:15 End
16:25 Dismissal

Location

Pitch inside Ibaraki Kashima Soccer Stadium
(*Assembly and dismissal point is outside Gate 1)

Eligibility & Number of Participants

Lower Grades (1st-3rd Graders): 50 people
Upper Grades (4th-6th Graders): 50 people
*If there are many applications, participants will be selected by lottery.

Participation Conditions

・Participation is free. Anyone can participate.
*Match tickets are not included, so please purchase them individually through "Kashi-Tike".

Attire

・Athletic clothing
・Water bottle (please bring water)
*Balls are prohibited inside the stadium, so please do not bring them.
*You will enjoy playing soccer barefoot on the pitch, so you will need to take off your shoes upon entry.

How to Apply

Please fill in the required information in the form below to apply.

Click here to apply

*J.League ID registration is required for application. If you do not have a J.League ID, please register a new one using the form above and then apply.
*Lottery results will be sent to the email address registered with your J.League ID.

Notes

・During the Curtain Raiser Match, guardians should watch from the spectator seats.
・After the match, a coach will escort the children to the dismissal point outside the stadium. Guardians should use the re-entry gates (NIPPON STEEL Gate, Gate 5) to go to the dismissal point.
・Please note that the event may be canceled suddenly due to severe weather or pitch conditions. In case of cancellation, there will be no transfer to another match, and only a commemorative photo session by the pitch will be held. Please be aware of this in advance.
・Tickets for participating children and guardians must be purchased individually from "Kashi-Tike".

Click here to purchase tickets

Inquiries

Kashima Antlers Call Center
Inquiry Form
support@antlers.co.jp

*We respond to inquiries in order, but it may take some time.