
We would like to announce the ticket sales for the 2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Round 3 match against Avispa Fukuoka, to be held on Saturday, August 22nd.
This match will feature our annual Summer Festival event! Please come and enjoy the festive atmosphere, just like a traditional fair, with plenty of fun activities such as target practice and ring toss at the stadium!
Also, for this match, we will be holding the popular special event "U18 One-Coin Project," where those 18 years old and under can watch the game for just one coin! Anyone can purchase U18 tickets for eligible seat categories for 500 yen (tax included).
Please invite your family and friends and come to Mercari Stadium. We sincerely look forward to your visit!
Match Details
Saturday, August 22, 2026, Kick-off at 18:00 (Gates open at 15:00, subject to change)
Meiji Yasuda J1 League Round 3 vs. Avispa Fukuoka
*Congestion is expected at the entrance one hour before kick-off. Please allow ample time to arrive at the stadium.
Venue
Mercari Stadium
Special Events
| Summer Festival will be held! |

This match will feature our annual Summer Festival event. We are planning to hold many attractions such as target practice and ring toss at the Kashima Sports Center Main Arena. We have many events planned for you to enjoy the summer at the stadium, so please come and visit! Details will be announced at a later date.
| Enjoy the summer vacation at a great price! Those 18 and under can watch for 500 yen! |

Everyone 18 years old and under can enjoy watching the match at a special price of 500 yen (tax included). This is a significantly better deal than the regular price, so please come to Mercari Stadium with your friends!
■Eligible participants
Those who are 18 years old or younger as of August 31, 2026
■Eligible seat categories
U18 tickets for the following seats:
・West Zone - Reserved (Main Stand Upper Area)
・East Zone - Unreserved (Back Stand Upper Area)
・Home Supporters Seat - Reserved
・Home Supporters Seat Corner - Reserved
・Home Goal Behind North - Reserved
・Visitor Exclusive Seat - Reserved
・Wheelchair Seats
■How to purchase
Please purchase U18 tickets for eligible seat categories on "Kashima Tickets."
*Tickets will no longer be sold once the planned number of tickets is reached. Please note this in advance.
▼It's more advantageous to join the Fan Club!
With a "Light" fan club membership, you can purchase tickets at fan club prices, and you'll get more benefits than the membership fee with just one match attendance. You can also purchase U18 tickets for other matches at a great price, so please join!
Seating Chart

■Price
For this match, a flexible price of ☆☆ will be applied.
| Seat Name | Category | FC Advance Price | General Advance Price | Same-day Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIEW BOX | 4-person BOX | 30,400 yen | 32,400 yen | 32,400 yen |
| 5-person BOX | 37,500 yen | 40,500 yen | 40,500 yen | |
| Relaxed Seat 4-person | 46,400 yen | 48,400 yen | 48,400 yen | |
| Sofa Seat 4-person | 41,400 yen | 43,400 yen | 43,400 yen | |
| Sofa Seat 2-person | 22,200 yen | 24,200 yen | 24,200 yen | |
| Executive | 9,600 yen | 10,600 yen | 11,100 yen | |
| Category 1 - Reserved | 7,000 yen | 8,000 yen | 8,400 yen | |
| Category 2 - Reserved | 6,000 yen | 7,000 yen | 7,400 yen | |
| Category 3 - Reserved | North/South | 6,400 yen | 7,400 yen | 7,800 yen |
| Category 4 - Reserved | North/South | 5,400 yen | 6,400 yen | 6,800 yen |
| Category 5 - Reserved | North/South | 5,100 yen | 6,100 yen | 6,400 yen |
| Category 6 - Reserved | North/South | 4,900 yen | 5,900 yen | 6,200 yen |
| West Zone - Reserved | Adult | 3,500 yen | 4,500 yen | 4,800 yen |
| U18 | 500 yen | 500 yen | 500 yen | |
| East Zone - Unreserved | Adult | 3,200 yen | 4,200 yen | 4,500 yen |
| U18 | 500 yen | 500 yen | 500 yen | |
| Elementary School Age and Younger | 0 yen | 0 yen | 0 yen | |
| Home Supporters Seat - Reserved | Adult | 3,200 yen | 4,200 yen | 4,500 yen |
| U18 | 500 yen | 1,500 yen | 1,500 yen | |
| Home Supporters Seat Corner - Reserved | Adult | 3,500 yen | 4,500 yen | 4,800 yen |
| U18 | 500 yen | 500 yen | 500 yen | |
| Home Goal Behind North - Reserved | Adult | 3,500 yen | 4,500 yen | 4,800 yen |
| U18 | 500 yen | 500 yen | 500 yen | |
| Visitor Exclusive Seat - Reserved | Adult | - | 4,700 yen | 5,000 yen |
| U18 | - | 500 yen | 500 yen | |
| Wheelchair Seats | Adult | 3,200 yen | 4,200 yen | 4,500 yen |
| U18 | 500 yen | 500 yen | 500 yen | |
| Elementary School Age and Younger | 0 yen | 0 yen | 0 yen | |
| Special Viewing BOX | 64,400 yen | 64,400 yen | 64,400 yen | |
| B Parking Lot | 2,500 yen | 2,500 yen | 2,500 yen | |
*All prices include tax.
*For Home Supporters Seat / Home Goal Behind North / Category 3 South / Category 4 South / Category 5 South (including Special Viewing BOX) / Category 6 South / Sofa Seats (4-person / 2-person A-E) / Relaxed Seats (A-seat), wearing visitor club merchandise or cheering for the visitor club is prohibited.
Free Admission for Elementary School Students and Younger for all Matches by Mercari

This season, all elementary school students and younger nationwide can watch all home games held at Mercari Stadium for free in certain seat categories. This is a great deal when watching with family, so please take advantage of this opportunity.
■Eligible seat categories
・East Zone - Unreserved (Back Stand Upper Area)
・Wheelchair Seats
■Notes
・The number of seats is limited. If capacity is reached, you will not be able to watch in the corresponding seat category. Please understand.
・A J.LEAGUE ID is required to obtain tickets.
・If unauthorized acquisition of tickets is confirmed, the relevant tickets will be invalidated. We may also restrict account usage.
・Resale of these free tickets is strictly prohibited. If resale is confirmed, the relevant tickets will be invalidated.
■How to apply and enter
1) Select the eligible seat category on "Kashima Tickets", obtain a free ticket, and issue a QR ticket.
2) On the day of the match, hold the QR ticket over the dedicated terminal at the entrance gate to enter.
*For details on eligible matches, seat categories, and how to obtain tickets, please check the page below.
Prohibition of Illegal Ticket Resale and Information on Official Ticket Resale Service
Kashima Antlers does not permit ticket resale transactions outside of the official resale service. Furthermore, purchasing tickets for the purpose of illegal resale is strictly prohibited. If it is determined that tickets have been purchased for the purpose of illegal resale, the relevant tickets may be invalidated, account usage may be restricted, and membership qualifications may be suspended.
Customers who are unable to attend an Antlers home game after purchasing tickets may use the official resale service on "Kashima Tickets." The resale service will be available from the time of general release. Please note that there are conditions for use, so please be sure to check the details on "Kashima Tickets."
■Tickets eligible for resale service
・SÓCIO Annual Reserved Seats
・QR tickets purchased with a credit card on "Kashima Tickets"
Ticket Release Date

■First Priority Release
July 25 (Sat) 10:00 AM ~
■Priority Release
July 28 (Tue) 10:00 AM ~
■General Release
July 31 (Fri) 10:00 AM ~
*SÓCIO members can purchase tickets for all seat categories except Home Supporters Seat - Reserved from the first priority release date. Home Supporters Seat - Reserved tickets can be purchased from the member priority release date.
*Season ticket holders can purchase Supporters Seat - Reserved tickets from the first priority release date. Other seat categories can be purchased from the member priority release date.
*Regular members can purchase tickets from the member priority release date.
*Light members and general public can purchase tickets from the general release date.
*Visitor Exclusive Seats can be purchased by anyone from the general release date. There will be no sales during each priority sale period.
How to purchase tickets
Click here to purchase tickets
■Individual ticket purchases during the first priority period
・For each match, the purchase process on the dedicated website can only be done once.
・The dedicated website for obtaining tickets can be found by logging into the SÓCIO/Fan Club My Page, then navigating to "Menu" > "Basic Information Settings" > "Other Information," where the URL will be listed.
■Please refer to the following for instructions on how to obtain tickets.
Click here for details on how to obtain tickets
The following are the restrictions on the number of tickets that can be purchased for this match:
・A maximum of 6 tickets can be purchased at one time.
・A maximum of 6 tickets can be purchased at member prices per person. *From the 7th ticket onwards, tickets can be purchased at general prices.
Click here for ticket details and general information
Please check the general ticket information page for various fees, detailed purchase methods, and注意事项.
Please check the general ticket information page for various fees, detailed purchase methods, and precautions.
Click here for general ticket information
On-the-Day Ticket Sales at the Stadium
You can purchase tickets at the on-the-day ticket counter outside the stadium on the day of the match.
■Sales location
On-the-day ticket counter outside the stadium (South Stand side)
■Sales hours
1 hour before gates open (14:00) - 1 hour after kick-off (19:00)
■Payment methods
Various credit cards, Merpay, d払い
■Notes
・If tickets are sold out, on-the-day tickets will not be sold at the stadium. Also, if there are any sold-out seat categories, those categories will not be sold at the stadium.
・When purchasing on-the-day tickets at the stadium, you can choose the seat category, but you cannot specify the seat location.
・An additional handling fee of 200 yen (tax included) per ticket will be charged to the on-the-day ticket price.
・It takes approximately 10 minutes for ticket issuance to be reflected in the gate terminal data. If you are purchasing tickets at the on-the-day ticket counter, please allow ample time to arrive.
・Even on the day of the match, you can purchase tickets from "Kashima Tickets." The on-the-day ticket counter may be crowded, so please use "Kashima Tickets."
■About preschool children
Preschool children do not need a ticket if they watch on an accompanying adult's lap, up to one preschooler per adult, regardless of the seat category. If a seat is required, a separate ticket will be necessary.
The following page provides information on facilities and equipment available for customers with children. Please refer to it as well.
Click here for information on watching with children
■For wheelchair users Purchase wheelchair seats on "Kashima Tickets." Click here for information on wheelchair seats and how to arrive on the day 【Notes regarding wheelchair seats】 Click here for spectator rules We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a safe and secure match operation. Kashima Antlers Call Center
"Wheelchair Seats" are viewing spaces exclusively for wheelchair users. One accompanying person may enter for free.
【How to reserve wheelchair seats in advance】
Please contact the Kashima Antlers Call Center (support@antlers.co.jp) with your reservation details.
*Please provide your name, desired match, and whether you will use parking.
*Reception period: Until 2 days before the match day (August 20)
・You cannot watch the game from a wheelchair in seats other than the designated viewing space.
・If you have any questions, please contact the Kashima Antlers Call Center.About Spectator Rules
Inquiries
Inquiry Form
support@antlers.co.jp
*We respond to inquiries in order, but it may take some time.

