Participants will be selected by lottery from pre-applications, and the chosen children will enter the pitch with the players on match day.
This is a valuable opportunity to step onto the pitch before kickoff and take a group photo with the players. Please apply!

Eligible Applicants
Elementary school students who are 2025 season SOCIO/Fan Club members (Season Ticket Holders, Half Season Ticket Holders, Regular, Junior)※Applicants must be enrolled in SOCIO/Fan Club themselves and be elementary school students as of the target match day.
Target Matches / Application Deadlines / Notification Dates (September - December)
| Matchday | Date | Kickoff | Opponent | Application Deadline | Notification Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meiji Yasuda J1 Matchday 29 | 9/13 (Sat) | 19:00 | Shonan Bellmare | 9/3 (Wed) 23:59 | 9/5 (Fri) 18:00 |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 Matchday 31 | 9/23 (Tue, Holiday) | 18:00 | Cerezo Osaka | 9/14 (Sun) 23:59 | 9/16 (Tue) 18:00 |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 Matchday 33 | 10/5 (Sun) | 15:00 | Gamba Osaka | 9/24 (Wed) 23:59 | 9/26 (Fri) 18:00 |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 Matchday 36 | 11/8 (Sat) | 14:00 | Yokohama FC | 10/29 (Wed) 23:59 | 10/31 (Fri) 18:00 |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 Matchday 38 | 12/6 (Sat) | 14:00 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 11/26 (Wed) 23:59 | 11/28 (Fri) 18:00 |
How to Apply
Please apply by entering the necessary information in the application form below.※You can apply for multiple matches with one application.
※You can only apply once per match. Please note that multiple applications will be invalidated.
※Match tickets will not be provided. Participants and their guardians must purchase their own tickets for this event.
Regarding Notification of Results
Only successful applicants will be contacted via the email address registered with their J.League ID used for login during application.※If you have domain-specific reception enabled, please set your email to receive messages from "@kashimaantlers.jp".
<For Successful Applicants>
You will be asked to register participant information via the registration form provided in the notification email.
The registration deadline is until 15:00 the day before the match, so please be sure to check your email.
※If registration of information is not confirmed, the selection will automatically be invalidated. Please be careful.
※We cannot answer questions regarding application status or selection results.
Other Notes
・The implementation of this event may be canceled due to unavoidable circumstances.・This event includes a photo shoot with the 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, 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 start of the match for rehearsals. Guardians cannot 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.

