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[Shonan match (9/13), Gamba Osaka match (10/5)] "Invitation for 250 pairs, 500 junior and senior high school students nationwide per match Presented by Nippon Steel" Announcement

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We are inviting 250 pairs (500 people) of junior high and high school students from all over Japan to the 2025 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Section 29 Shonan Bellmare match on Saturday, September 13th, and the 2025 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Section 33 Gamba Osaka match on Sunday, October 5th.

This event will be held on a pre-application lottery basis, with the cooperation of Nippon Steel Corporation, one of our club's official partners.

This is a great opportunity to watch the game at a discounted price, so junior high and high school students, please apply!

Eligible Matches

Saturday, September 13, 2025, Kick-off at 19:00 (Gates open at 16:00, planned)
2025 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Section 29 Shonan Bellmare Match

Sunday, October 5, 2025, Kick-off at 15:00 (Gates open at 12:00, planned)
2025 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Section 33 Gamba Osaka Match

*Congestion is expected at the entrance one hour before kick-off. Please allow plenty of time to arrive.

Venue

Mercari Stadium

Target Audience

Junior high and high school students
*For both matches, the grade level will be as of the match day.

Eligible Seat Type and Capacity

East Zone U18 (unreserved seating, upper back stand area)
250 pairs (500 people) for each match (pre-application, lottery system)
*Invitation is for pairs.

Seating Chart



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Application Method and Period

■Application Acceptance Period
・Shonan Match (9/13): August 7th (Thu) - August 27th (Wed) 23:59
・Gamba Osaka Match (10/5): August 7th (Thu) - September 17th (Wed) 23:59

Click here to apply for the Shonan Match (9/13)


Click here to apply for the Gamba Osaka Match (10/5)


■Invitation Ticket Coupon Distribution Date
・Shonan Match (9/13): August 29th (Fri) 18:00 (planned)
・Gamba Osaka Match (10/5): September 19th (Fri) 18:00 (planned)
*The invitation ticket coupon distribution time is only an estimate. Please note that the distribution time may be subject to change.

■Important Notes
・This event requires pre-application.
・You will need to register for a J.League ID when applying, so please obtain one beforehand.
・Only one application per J.League ID is allowed. If you apply multiple times using the same J.League ID, subsequent applications will be invalid.
・Please use the invitation ticket coupon distributed later to issue a QR ticket and attend the event.
・Each application will invite two people. Applicants should fill in the required information on the application form.
・If there are many applications and a lottery is held, the distribution of the invitation ticket coupon will serve as the announcement of winners. We will not contact unsuccessful applicants, so please be aware of this beforehand.
・Kick-off times may change. Also, if the venue changes to a location other than Mercari Stadium, the application will be invalid.

■For those using wheelchair seating
・"Wheelchair seating" is a viewing space specifically for wheelchair users. One attendant per wheelchair user can enter for free.
・Advance reservation is required to use the viewing space and parking. As there is a limited number of seats, please be sure to make a reservation even if you win the lottery.
・Details on advance reservations will be provided when the invitation ticket coupons are distributed.

Other Tickets

General sales for the Shonan match are scheduled for August 15th (Fri), and for the Gamba Osaka match on September 5th (Fri).

Click here for details on Shonan Match ticket sales


Ticket Release Dates

Shonan Match
■SÓCIO
August 9th (Sat) 10:00~

■Season Ticket Holders and Regular Members
August 12th (Tue) 10:00~

■General
August 15th (Fri) 10:00~

Gamba Osaka Match
■SÓCIO
August 30th (Sat) 10:00~

■Season Ticket Holders and Regular Members
September 2nd (Tue) 10:00~

■General
September 5th (Fri) 10:00~

Inquiries

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

*We are replying to inquiries in order, but it may take some time.
*We cannot answer questions regarding application status or lottery results.
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