We are pleased to announce a special invitation for residents, workers, and students of Namegata City, our hometown, to attend the Meiji Yasuda J1 Hyakunen Koso League Regional League Round EAST Matchday 18 against FC Tokyo on Saturday, May 23.
This event offers a chance to win a pair of free tickets through a lottery. All eligible individuals are encouraged to apply and come to the stadium!
Match Details
Saturday, May 23, 2026, Kick-off at 17:30 (Gates open at 14:30)
Meiji Yasuda J1 Hyakunen Koso League Regional League Round EAST Matchday 18 vs FC Tokyo
*Congestion is expected one hour before kick-off. Please arrive with plenty of time to spare.
Venue
Mercari Stadium
Eligibility
Residents, workers, or students of Namegata City
Seat Types and Capacity
・East Zone - Unreserved (Upper back stand)
・Wheelchair seats
Total of 200 pairs (400 people) (Pre-application and lottery-based)
Seating Chart
Application Method and Period
■Application Period
April 16 (Thu) - May 6 (Wed, holiday) 23:59
■Invitation Ticket Coupon Distribution Date and Time
May 8 (Fri) 18:00 (scheduled)
*The invitation ticket coupon distribution time is an estimate. Please note that the distribution time may change.
■Important Notes
・This event requires pre-application.
・You will need to register for a J.League ID when applying, so please obtain one in advance.
・Only one application per J.League ID is allowed. If you submit multiple applications through the application form, all subsequent applications after the first will be invalid.
・Please use the invitation ticket coupon distributed later to issue your QR ticket and enter the stadium.
・Invitation tickets are limited and will end once the planned number is reached. Please issue your tickets as soon as possible if you are selected.
・Each application is for two invited guests. Applicants should fill in the required information on the application form.
・If there are many applications, a lottery will be held, and 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 may change. Also, if the venue changes from Mercari Stadium, the application will be invalid.
■For those using wheelchair seats
・"Wheelchair seats" are designated viewing spaces for wheelchair users. Only one attendant may enter free of charge.
・Advance reservation is required to use the viewing space and parking. As the number of seats is limited, please be sure to make an advance reservation even if you are selected.
・Details on advance reservations will be provided when the invitation ticket coupon is distributed.
Other Tickets
General sale is scheduled for April 24 (Fri).
Click here for ticket sales overview
Contact Us
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.
Match schedules and invitation initiatives may change or be canceled depending on the situation. Please check the Antlers official website and official social media for updates.