Kashima Antlers will be holding the "Pokémon J.LEAGUE Festival" on Saturday, August 15th, during the 2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Matchday 2 against Nagoya Grampus. We are pleased to announce the details regarding the sale of original merchandise, a photo spot, and a 'Pokémon GO' event. Additionally, on the day of the match, an EVO BAG (environmentally friendly eco-bag) featuring "Pikachu" and the club partner Pokémon "Charizard" will be given away at all entrance gates, excluding Gate 7 (visitor-only seating entrance).
Applicable Match
Saturday, August 15, 2026, Kick-off at 18:00 (Gates open at 15:00)
2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Matchday 2 vs. Nagoya Grampus
*Congestion at the entrance is expected one hour before kick-off. Please allow plenty of time to arrive.
Venue
Mercari Stadium
[About Original Merchandise Sales]
To commemorate the collaboration, club original merchandise featuring "Pikachu," the league partner Pokémon, and "Charizard," the club partner Pokémon, will be available for purchase.
Product Lineup
Sales Overview
Kashima Antlers Online Store: From 17:00 on Friday, August 7, 2026
Kashima Antlers Clubhouse Store: From 10:00 on Friday, August 14, 2026
Kashima Antlers Stadium Store: From the Nagoya match on Saturday, August 15, 2026
*The lineup may be expanded in the future.
*Resale or re-order may occur.
*These products will also be available at the J.LEAGUE Online Store (https://store.jleague.jp/special/pokemon/).
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[About the Photo Spot]
On the day of the match, a photo spot designed with the match card will appear! You can enjoy a limited-edition design featuring the club partner Pokémon and the opposing club's Pokémon.
*Image is for illustration purposes only.
*The installation location may change or be canceled in case of strong winds or bad weather.
[About the 'Pokémon GO' Special Event]
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To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, a collaboration event with the J.LEAGUE, called "Pokémon J.LEAGUE Festival," will be held in 'Pokémon GO' across all 60 clubs nationwide!
When you visit the stadium, you can obtain a limited-time "Time Challenge." By completing it, you can earn items suitable for the event and encounter Pokémon such as "Cinderace." Please note that the "Time Challenge" has an expiration date.
Special PokéStops, available throughout the 2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J.LEAGUE season, will be installed at the stadium from the dates below. Each team will have a PokéStop featuring special Pokémon images, so please try to find them.
Planned installation location: Mercari Stadium
Planned installation date: Friday, August 14, 2026
When playing 'Pokémon GO,' please be aware of your surroundings, and enjoy the game in accordance with national and local laws and guidelines, as well as club spectator rules. Future events may be canceled or their content changed.
[About the J.LEAGUE and Pokémon Collaboration]
To commemorate the start of the "2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J.LEAGUE" on Friday, August 7, 2026, the J.LEAGUE has partnered with Pokémon, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, under the theme "EVOLUTION! The J.LEAGUE Evolves." The "Pokémon J.LEAGUE Festival" will be held at all 60 clubs nationwide.
In line with the J.LEAGUE's "evolution" due to the season transition to an August opening, 60 unique "evolved" Pokémon will join all 60 clubs as Club Partner Pokémon, bringing excitement through visitor giveaways, original merchandise sales, and various events.
[About the Collaboration Theme]
[About Club Partner Pokémon]
Kashima Antlers' Club Partner Pokémon has been decided as "Charizard"! Together with "Pikachu," the league partner Pokémon, they will bring excitement to the collaboration.
[About Visitor Gifts]
EVO BAG (Pokémon environmentally friendly eco-bag)
*EVO BAGs are not for sale.
Eligible recipients: Those with tickets, excluding visitor-only seats and designated seats.
Distribution conditions:
・One item will be distributed per customer upon entry.
・Even if you have a ticket, you will not receive one if you do not attend.
・Those without tickets will not receive one.
*Preschool children watching on a guardian's lap, even without a ticket, will receive one upon entry.
・Exchanges for defective products will be handled only on the match day at the distribution gate.
Distribution locations: Gate 1, NIPPON STEEL Gate, Gates 3, 5, 6, Wheelchair-accessible seating exclusive gate
*Gate 7 is not included.
・Size: 37cm (height) x 30cm (width) *excluding handles
・Material: 100% recycled polyester 230T (GRS certified)
・Environmentally friendly specifications of the EVO BAG
The J.LEAGUE is taking action against climate change to protect the landscape of soccer. As part of this, this product is made from 100% GRS-certified recycled polyester, which is environmentally friendly.
What is GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certification?
It is an international third-party certification program that certifies the amount of recycled material contained in a product and ensures that the entire process from manufacturing to distribution is environmentally and socially responsible. It is the most widely adopted and rigorously enforced standard globally.
[J.LEAGUE Special Site]
You can view all 60 Club Partner Pokémon on the J.LEAGUE special site.
https://www.jleague.jp/special/pokemon/
[About Pokémon's 30th Anniversary]
Pokémon celebrated its 30th anniversary on Tuesday, February 27, 1996, with the release of "Pokémon Red and Green." To make this special year even more enjoyable, various projects are being developed based on selected themes. Please enjoy Pokémon's 30th anniversary.
https://www.pokemon.co.jp/30th/
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