We are pleased to announce a special invitation program for residents, workers, and students of our friendly town, Ryugasaki City, for the Meiji Yasuda J1 Centenary Vision League Regional Round Matchday 8 against JEF United Chiba, to be held on Sunday, March 22nd.
This program offers free pair invitations selected by lottery. Those eligible are encouraged to apply and come to the stadium!
Match Details
Sunday, March 22, 2026, Kick-off at 15:00 (Gates open tentatively at 12:00)
Meiji Yasuda J1 Centenary Vision League Regional Round Matchday 8 vs. JEF United Chiba
*Congestion is expected when entering the stadium one hour before kick-off. Please allow plenty of time to arrive.
Venue
Mercari Stadium
Eligible Participants
Residents, workers, and students of Ryugasaki City
Seating Category and Capacity
・East Zone - Unreserved Seating (Upper backstand area)
・Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Total 350 pairs / 700 people (Advance application and lottery system)
Seating Chart
Application Method and Period
■Application Period
February 19 (Thu) - March 4 (Wed) 23:59
■Invitation Ticket Coupon Distribution Date/Time
March 6 (Fri) 18:00 (tentative)
*The invitation ticket coupon distribution date and time is an estimate. Please note that the distribution time may vary.
■Notes
・This program requires advance application.
・You will need to register for a J.LEAGUE ID when applying. Please obtain one in advance.
・Only one application per J.LEAGUE ID is allowed. If you submit multiple applications via the application form, subsequent applications will be invalidated.
・Please use the invitation ticket coupon distributed later to issue a QR ticket and attend the match.
・Invitation tickets will be distributed until the planned number is reached. If you are selected, please issue your ticket as soon as possible.
・Each application allows for the invitation of two people. Applicants should fill in the required information on the application form.
・If there are many applications, and a lottery is held, winners will be notified by the distribution of the invitation ticket coupon. Please note that we will not contact those who are not selected.
・Kick-off times are subject to change. Also, if the venue changes to a location other than Mercari Stadium, the application will become invalid.
■For Wheelchair Accessible Seating Users
・"Wheelchair Accessible Seating" is a designated viewing space for wheelchair users. One accompanying person may enter free of charge.
・Advance reservation is required to use the viewing space and parking. As there are limited seats, please make a reservation in advance even if you are selected in the lottery.
・Details on advance reservations will be provided when the invitation ticket coupons are distributed.
Other Ticket Information
General sales are scheduled to begin on Friday, February 27.
Click here for ticket sales overview
Inquiries
Kashima Antlers Call Center
Inquiry Form
support@antlers.co.jp
*We respond to inquiries sequentially, but it may take some time.
*We cannot answer questions regarding application status or lottery results.
Match schedules and invitation initiatives are subject to change or cancellation depending on the situation. Please check the Antlers official website and official social media for updates.