We would like to inform you about ticket sales for the 2025 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Matchday 26 against Avispa Fukuoka, which will be held on Saturday, August 16th.
This match will feature the "Akakkee Na! Kashima Summer Festival supported by JOYO BANK"! This year, with the cooperation of our official partner Joyo Bank Co., Ltd., which will celebrate its 90th anniversary on July 30, 2025, we are planning various events at Mercari Stadium that will evoke the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese summer festival. We will announce more details sequentially, so please look forward to it!
To commemorate the "Akakkee Na! Kashima Summer Festival supported by JOYO BANK," we will also be selling a special "Ticket with Cooling Goods Set." This ticket comes with a set of cooling goods perfect for the hot summer. We also plan to sell the goods separately, so even those watching from other seating areas are encouraged to purchase them!
For this match, those aged 18 and under can watch from the East Zone and West Zone at a special discounted price. This is a much better deal than the regular selling price, so please come to Mercari Stadium with your friends during the summer holidays!
We sincerely look forward to your visit!
Match Details
Saturday, August 16, 2025, Kick-off at 18:00 (Gates open at 15:00)2025 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Matchday 26 vs Avispa Fukuoka
*Congestion is expected at the entrance 1 hour before kick-off. Please allow ample time for your arrival.
Venue
Mercari StadiumThe ticket stub for this match will display Kashima Soccer Stadium.
The Summer Festival is back!
This match will feature our hugely popular summer festival event. We have prepared many activities, including target shooting, to help you enjoy the summer festival atmosphere. Please fully enjoy the only home league match in August! Details of the event will be announced later in the "Matchday Guide."
Perfect for heat countermeasures! Tickets with cooling goods set available!
To commemorate the summer festival, we will be selling special tickets that come with a set of cooling goods perfect for the hot summer. The set includes a cooling towel that gets cold when wet and an original design ice pack. Both goods are reusable and can be used not only at the stadium but also after the match. We will also sell the original goods set separately, so please purchase it even if you are watching from other seating areas!
■Cooling Towel
Design
*Image is for illustration purposes. The actual product may differ.
*Please wet with water, wring lightly, and shake several times before use.
Material: Polyester, Nylon
Size: Approx. 84 x 40 cm
■Ice Pack
Design
*Image is for illustration purposes. The actual product may differ.
*The ice pack will be provided chilled upon exchange.
Size: Approx. 10 cm square or less
Material: PVC / Superabsorbent polymer
■Ticket Type and Price
Category 6 - Ticket with Cooling Goods (Limited to 300 seats)
・SÓCIO/Fan Club Members: 6,200 yen
・General: 7,000 yen
*This is 300 yen cheaper than purchasing the goods separately!
Cooling Goods Exchange Ticket (Limited to 190 tickets)
2,700 yen
*Prices include tax.
*This special ticket is not eligible for seat changes.
*The planned number of tickets may change. Sales will end once all tickets are sold, so please purchase early.
*Wearing away club merchandise and supporting the away club are prohibited in the seats for tickets with cooling goods set (Category 6 South).
■Purchase Limit
The maximum number of tickets that can be purchased in one application is 12.
■How to Purchase
(1) From the match selection screen, select the target match (vs Avispa Fukuoka).
(2) After selecting either "Category 6 with Cooling Goods" or "Cooling Goods Exchange Ticket (Single Item)" as the seat type, select the corresponding grade, ticket issuance method (QR ticket/paper ticket), and desired number of tickets, then proceed with the purchase.
■How to Receive Benefits
[Location]
Details will be announced later in the "Matchday Guide."
[Time]
1 hour before gates open (14:00) to approximately 15 minutes after the match ends.
[Pickup Method]
Please present your purchased QR ticket or paper ticket. You will receive your item.
■Notes on Purchasing
・The "Cooling Goods Exchange Ticket (Single Item)" does not grant admission. A separate match ticket is required.
・Pickup is only available at the venue on the day of the match. Please note that we cannot ship items by mail.
Purchase Tickets HereU-18 Exclusive! One-Coin Discount!
Come to Mercari Stadium this summer! On this day, U18 tickets for the West Zone and East Zone will be sold at a special discounted price. In line with the 2025 season club slogan "Football Dream ONE," you can enjoy the match for one coin (500 yen). This is a much better deal than the regular price, so please come to Mercari Stadium with your friends during the summer holidays!
■Eligibility
Those aged 18 and under
*Applies to those born on or after January 1, 2007.
■Eligible Seating Areas
West Zone Unreserved Seats (Main Stand Upper Area)
East Zone Unreserved Seats (Back Stand Upper Area)
■Price
500 yen (tax included)
■How to Purchase
・From the match selection screen on "Kashima Ticket," select "vs Avispa Fukuoka," then choose either "West Zone" or "East Zone" as the seat type, the corresponding grade, ticket issuance method (QR ticket/in-store issuance (paper ticket)), and the number of tickets.
*If you are purchasing adult-priced tickets as well, please select the required number together.
・Confirm the number of tickets and total amount, then select the payment method to complete the purchase.
*Ticket sales will end once the planned number of tickets is reached. Please be aware of this in advance.
*Ticket checks will be conducted at the entrance using a dedicated terminal's authentication sound. Please note that adults (19 years and older) cannot watch the match with this ticket.
Free Admission for Elementary School Students and Below for All Matches by Mercari
For the 2025 season, all elementary school students and younger across Japan can watch all home games held at Mercari Stadium for free in certain seating areas. This is a great deal for families watching together, so please take advantage of this opportunity.
■Eligible Seating Areas
・West Zone Unreserved Seats (Main Stand Upper Area)
・East Zone Unreserved Seats (Back Stand Upper Area)
・Wheelchair Seats
■How to Apply and Enter
1) Obtain a free ticket by selecting the eligible seat type on "Kashima Ticket" and issue a QR ticket.
2) On the match day, hold the QR ticket over the dedicated terminal at the entrance gate to enter.
*Please check the page below for details on eligible matches, seat types, and how to obtain tickets.
Friendly Town Days "Tsuchiura Day" and "Narita Day" Held!
We will be holding invitation events for residents, workers, and students of our friendly towns, Tsuchiura City and Narita City.
Click here for Friendly Town Days "Tsuchiura Day"
Click here for Friendly Town Days "Narita Day"
Seating Chart
*Some seats in the Supporters' Seat area on the upper main stand side of the South Stand will not be available due to construction. We apologize for any inconvenience.
*Wearing away club merchandise and supporting the away club are prohibited in Supporters' Seat / Category 3 South / Category 4 South / Category 5 South (including Special Viewing BOX) / Category 6 South / Sofa Seats (4-person / 2-person A~E) / Relaxed Seats (A Seats). Please check here for details.
Please check here for the price of each seat type.
Ticket Sales Dates
■SÓCIOJuly 12 (Saturday) 10:00~
■Season Ticket Holders / Regular Members
July 15 (Tuesday) 10:00~
■General
July 18 (Friday) 10:00~
How to Purchase Tickets
For Annual Ticket Holders (SÓCIO and Season Tickets)
■Admission with IC card or app membership card
Annual ticket holders can enter directly using their IC card or app membership card.
■Purchase tickets at SÓCIO/Fan Club advance sale price
In addition to your reserved annual seat, you can purchase tickets at the SÓCIO/Fan Club advance sale price. Purchases are available from the sales start time for each membership grade.
■Ticket transfer service available
For matches you cannot attend, you can use the ticket transfer service. To transfer tickets, please go to "Ticket List/QR Issuance" in the account menu of "Kashima Ticket." For instructions, please check here.
■For SÓCIO members
・Those with a corporate SÓCIO contract who have selected ticket coupons can apply from the fan club member advance sales date.
・You can use the resale system for your annual tickets. Please check here for how to use it.
*SÓCIO Royal and corporate paper tickets are not eligible.
About Same-Day Ticket Sales at the Stadium
On the day of the match, you can purchase tickets at the same-day ticket counter outside the stadium.
■Sales Location
Same-day ticket counter outside the stadium (South Stand side)
■Sales Hours
1 hour before gates open (14:00) to 1 hour after the match starts (19:00)
■Payment Methods
Cash, various credit cards, Merpay, d払い
■Notes
・If tickets are sold out, same-day tickets will not be sold at the stadium. Also, if certain seat types are sold out, those seat types will not be sold at the stadium.
・When purchasing same-day tickets at the stadium, you can choose the seat type, but you cannot specify the seat location.
・An additional handling fee of 200 yen (tax included) per ticket will be charged to the same-day ticket price.
・It takes approximately 10 minutes for ticket issuance data to be reflected on the gate terminals. If you purchase tickets at the same-day ticket counter, please arrive with ample time.
・Even on the day of the match, you can purchase tickets through "Kashima Ticket." The same-day ticket counter may be crowded, so please use "Kashima Ticket".
■For Preschool Children
Preschool children do not need a ticket if they watch on an accompanying adult's lap, up to one child per adult, regardless of seat type. If a seat is required, a separate ticket is necessary.
The following page provides information on facilities and equipment available for families with children. Please take a look.
Click here for information on watching with children
■For Wheelchair Users
The "wheelchair seating" is a designated viewing space for wheelchair users. One accompanying person can enter for free. Pre-booking is required for the viewing space and parking. As seats are limited, please make sure to book in advance.
[How to Pre-book Wheelchair Seating]
Purchase wheelchair seating through "Kashima Ticket."
Please contact the Kashima Antlers Call Center (support@antlers.co.jp) with your reservation details.
*Please provide your "name, desired match to watch, and whether you will use parking."
*Acceptance period: Until 2 days before the match (August 14th)
Click here for information on wheelchair seating and how to visit on the day
[Notes on Wheelchair Seating]
・You cannot watch while seated in a wheelchair in areas other than the designated viewing space.
・If you have any questions, please contact the Kashima Antlers Call Center.
■About B Parking Ticket Sales
・Parking tickets for standard cars in Mercari Stadium's B parking lot will be sold for 2,500 yen (tax included) via advance reservation. You cannot use the parking lot without a parking ticket.
・Please purchase parking tickets in advance through "Kashima Ticket." They will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis until the day of the match, up to the number of available spaces.
・On the day of the match, please come to the B parking lot entrance and hold your purchased parking ticket over the attendant's dedicated terminal to enter the parking lot.
・Due to space limitations, B parking lot can only be used by standard passenger vehicles.
Rules for Spectating
Click here for Rules for Spectating
Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a safe and secure match operation.
Contact Us
Kashima Antlers Call CenterInquiry Form
support@antlers.co.jp
*We are responding to inquiries in order, but it may take some time.