Here is the club schedule leading up to the opening of the Meiji Yasuda J1 Hyakunen Koso League (scheduled for February-June 2026) from the end of 2025.
In the 2025 season, when Antlers won the Meiji Yasuda J1 League for the ninth time in nine years, we received strong support from all members of the Antlers Family, and the annual attendance for home league matches reached 520,615, setting a new club record. This surpassed the 1995 season (497,665 attendees) when 26 home matches were held, with an average of 27,401 attendees per match. The club sincerely thanks everyone whose support was the driving force behind our league championship.
In 2026, a new turning point with the season transition, the top team is scheduled to start on Wednesday, January 7th, for the Hyakunen Koso League held from February to June. Prior to this, on Monday, January 5th, player uniform numbers and the staff list will be announced, and uniform designs will be unveiled and sales will begin.
We look forward to your continued passionate support for Antlers in the Meiji Yasuda J1 Hyakunen Koso League and the 2026/27 season!
For information on the New Year's holidays for the club and facilities, please see here.
Meiji Yasuda J1 Hyakunen Koso League Regional League Round Match Schedule Announcement
Friday, December 19, 2025, 17:00 (scheduled)The match schedule for each round of the regional league, where all 20 J1 clubs are divided into 10 clubs each for East and West and play a home-and-away round-robin format (home or away, provisional dates for each round), is scheduled to be announced.
Meiji Yasuda J1 Hyakunen Koso League Regional League Round
Group combinations are here
Prince Takamado Trophy JFA U-18 Football Premier League 2025 Final
Sunday, December 21, 2025, 13:30 Kickoff (Saitama Stadium 2002)Kashima Antlers Youth, who won the Prince Takamado Trophy JFA U-18 Football Premier League 2025 EAST, will play against Vissel Kobe U-18, the WEST champions.
This is the pinnacle of high school-age competition, a big match to decide the best in Japan. We ask for your support for Antlers Youth!
Meiji Yasuda J1 Hyakunen Koso League Regional League Round Matchday 1 & 2 Details Announcement
Friday, December 26, 2025, 13:00 (scheduled)The kickoff times, stadiums, and TV broadcast information for Regional League Round Matchday 1 and Matchday 2 are scheduled to be announced.
Meiji Yasuda J1 Hyakunen Koso League SÓCIO / Season Ticket Application Deadline
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 23:59Applications for new memberships and renewals for Meiji Yasuda J1 Hyakunen Koso League SÓCIO and season tickets will close on Wednesday, December 31st. Please apply early.
SÓCIO / Fan Club Overview here
Enjoy Antlers until the New Year!
Antlers' official social media and the paid membership site "FREAKS" offer a wide range of content even during the year-end period!
Even in the off-season, be with Antlers. We will be delivering content other than the above, so please check it out!
Meiji Yasuda J1 Hyakunen Koso League Player Uniform Numbers & Staff List Announcement
Monday, January 5, 2026, 12:00 (scheduled)We will announce the player uniform numbers and staff list for the Meiji Yasuda J1 Hyakunen Koso League.
Meiji Yasuda J1 Hyakunen Koso League Uniform Design Announcement
Monday, January 5, 2026, 13:00 (scheduled)The NIKE uniform design for the Meiji Yasuda J1 Hyakunen Koso League will be announced, and sales will begin on the online store.
Updated on Thursday, December 25: Sales on the online store are scheduled to begin at 19:00.
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Team Start Date
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (Time undetermined)*The practice schedule after the start date will be announced as soon as it is decided.
Meiji Yasuda J1 Hyakunen Koso League Regional League Round Matchday 3 - Matchday 18 Details Announcement
Friday, January 9, 2026, 13:00 (scheduled)The kickoff times, stadiums, and TV broadcast information for Regional League Round Matchday 3 to Matchday 18 are scheduled to be announced.
New Team Presentation Press Conference
Monday (holiday), January 12, 2026 16:00~ (approx. 45 minutes)[Updated on Saturday, January 10]
Five new players and Football Director Koji Nakata will be on stage, with Akira Narahashi and Saori Mishima serving as MCs.
On the day, online streaming will be available for those registered on the paid membership site "FREAKS", allowing viewing from anywhere. Please consider registering for "FREAKS" at this opportunity!
Details of the paid membership site "FREAKS" here
*No on-site viewing will be accepted. Please be aware of this in advance.
Training Camp
Wednesday, January 14 - Saturday, January 24, 2026Location: Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture (Hinata Miyazaki Prefectural Comprehensive Sports Park Hinata Athletic Field)
*The practice schedule during the camp will be announced as soon as it is decided.
Prayer for Victory & Championship Report Session
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (Time undetermined)Location: Kashima Jingu Shrine, Kashima City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Hall
A prayer for victory in the new season and a report session on winning the 2025 Meiji Yasuda J1 League will be held. Details will be announced as soon as they are decided.
*The schedule is as of Thursday, December 18, 2025. Please note that it may change.