J.LEAGUE today (June 13) announced the home opening matches for the 2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J1 League. For Antlers, the details are as follows:
To commemorate the start of the new season, which kicks off in August, the Matchday 1 fixture between Yokohama F. Marinos and Kashima Antlers, a matchup that has been played continuously in the J1 League since its inception in 1993, will be held at MUFG Stadium. Various events and promotions are planned for the occasion.
Matchday 1
Friday, August 7, 2026
Yokohama F. Marinos vs Kashima Antlers
Venue: MUFG Stadium
Matchday 2
Friday, August 14, 2026 or Saturday, August 15 or Sunday, August 16
Kashima Antlers vs Nagoya Grampus
*Bold indicates the home team.
*The fixtures up to Matchday 38 will be announced on Tuesday, June 16, in the afternoon. Kick-off times, venues, and TV broadcast information for 2026 will be announced on Wednesday, July 1, at 13:00.
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