We are pleased to announce a free invitation program for residents, workers, and students in the 5 hometown cities and 13 friendly towns and villages for Kashima Antlers home games in the Meiji Yasuda J1 Hyakunen Koso League.
1. [Special Regional Invitation] Free invitation to Mercari Stadium home games for residents, workers, and students in hometowns and friendly towns
This program offers a free pair invitation to Mercari Stadium to residents, workers, and students in the eligible cities, towns, and villages. The eligible matches vary by city, town, or village, so please check the schedule below. Details such as the application period, eligible seat types, and application forms will be announced on the official website for each match.
Even if you have never seen an Antlers match or live soccer before, please take this opportunity to visit Mercari Stadium.
| Matchday | Date | Kick- off |
Opponent | Eligible Cities/Towns/Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matchday 3 | 2/21 (Sat) | 16:00 | Kashiwa Reysol | Hometown: Kashima City Friendly Town: Choshi City |
| Matchday 5 | 3/7 (Sat) | 16:00 | Tokyo Verdy | Hometown: Hokota City Friendly Towns: Tsuchiura City, Katori City |
| Matchday 6 | 3/14 (Sat) | 15:00 | Kawasaki Frontale | Friendly Towns: Ushiku City, Kasumigaura City |
| Matchday 8 | 3/22 (Sun) | 15:00 | JEF United Chiba | Hometown: Itako City Friendly Towns: Ryugasaki City, Ami Town |
| Matchday 14 | 5/3 (Sun/Holiday) | 16:00 | FC Machida Zelvia | Friendly Towns: Hitachi City, Miho Village |
| Matchday 15 | 5/6 (Wed/Holiday) | 16:00 | Mito HollyHock | Hometown: Kamisu City Friendly Towns: Tsukuba City, Tonocho |
| Matchday 18 | 5/23 (Sat) | 17:30 | FC Tokyo | Hometown: Namegata City Friendly Towns: Inashiki City, Narita City |
Venue
Mercari Stadium
Eligible individuals
Residents, workers, or students in the eligible municipalities for each match.
How to apply
・Advance application is required.
・Please apply using the dedicated form for each match. Details for each eligible match will be announced on the official website, so please check and apply.
・Those who apply will later receive an invitation ticket coupon to the email address registered with their J.LEAGUE ID. Please issue a QR ticket and come to the venue.
・If there are many applications, a lottery will be held. The winners will be announced by the distribution of the invitation ticket coupons. Please note that those who are not selected will not be contacted.
Notes
・Match schedules and invitation programs may be subject to change or cancellation depending on the situation. Please check the Antlers official website and official social media.
・A J.LEAGUE ID registration is required at the time of application, so please obtain it in advance.
・Only one application per J.LEAGUE ID. If you apply multiple times through the application form, subsequent applications will be invalid.
・Kick-off times may change. Also, if the venue changes to a location other than Mercari Stadium, the application will be invalid.
2. [Invitation for New Residents] Free invitation to Mercari Stadium home games for those who have moved to hometowns and friendly towns this spring.
Those who have newly moved to hometowns and friendly towns (excluding some municipalities) this spring will be invited to the following eligible matches.
Eligible Municipalities
・Hometowns: Kashima City, Itako City, Kamisu City, Namegata City, Hokota City
・Friendly Towns: Hitachi City, Tsuchiura City, Ryugasaki City, Ushiku City, Inashiki City, Kasumigaura City, Miho Village, Ami Town, Choshi City, Narita City, Katori City, Tonocho
Eligible individuals
Those who have moved to an eligible municipality after March 2026.
Eligible Matches
You will be invited to one of the following matches:
Meiji Yasuda J1 Hyakunen Koso League
・May 3 (Sun/Holiday) Matchday 14 vs FC Machida Zelvia
・May 6 (Wed/Holiday) Matchday 15 vs Mito HollyHock
・May 23 (Sat) Matchday 18 vs FC Tokyo
Eligible Seats
East Zone - General Admission (Upper tier of the back stand)
How to Use
1) Please receive the "New Resident Invitation Guide" when completing your resident registration at the city, town, or village office of the eligible municipality.
2) Scan the QR code printed on the "New Resident Invitation Guide" and obtain your ticket from the ticket acquisition page.
Notes
・Invitation letters are scheduled to be distributed sequentially from late February. The distribution period and status vary by each municipality.
・Please refrain from transferring the invitation letter to others. Duplication of the invitation letter is also prohibited.
・The program will end as soon as the planned number of tickets for each match is reached.
・For preschoolers, one preschooler per accompanying person does not require a ticket if they are seated on the accompanying person's lap. If a seat is required, a separate ticket will be necessary.
・The use of tickets for the purpose of unauthorized resale is strictly prohibited. If it is determined that tickets have been acquired for unauthorized resale, we may invalidate the tickets or restrict account usage.
・For other details, please refer to the information on the invitation letter.
Inquiries
Kashima Antlers Call Center
Inquiry Form
support@antlers.co.jp
* We respond to inquiries in order, but it may take some time.
* We cannot answer questions regarding application status or lottery results.