We would like to announce that Kashima Antlers will be participating in the "J1 Kanto 8 Clubs x Train Stamp Rally" organized by East Japan Railway Company (JR East), in conjunction with the 2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J1 League season.
This project utilizes JR East Planning Co., Ltd.'s station stamp app "Ekitag" and involves collecting digital stamps installed at stadiums and their nearest stations. The aim is to promote environmentally friendly railway travel for match attendance, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact.
At Mercari Stadium, car travel is predominant, and traffic congestion before and after matches, along with associated CO2 emissions, has been a long-standing issue. We hope this project encourages you to enjoy watching matches by train.
Event Outline
■ Participating Clubs (in no particular order)
Kashima Antlers, Mito HollyHock, Urawa Reds, JEF United Chiba, Kashiwa Reysol, FC Machida Zelvia, Kawasaki Frontale, Yokohama F. Marinos
■ Period
Friday, August 7, 2026 – Sunday, June 6, 2027
■ Eligible Matches
All home games of the 2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J1 League hosted by the 8 participating clubs.
■ Participation Fee
Free
*Transportation costs, smartphone communication fees, and match tickets are the responsibility of the participant.
■ How to Participate
Download the station stamp app "Ekitag" and collect stamps by holding your smartphone over the "Ekitag" mark (NFC tag) installed at designated spots.
*Registration of an email address is required when installing the "Ekitag" app.
Ekitag Official Website: https://www.ekitag.jp/
Stamp Installation Locations (Kashima Antlers)
Kashima Antlers stamps will be installed at the following stations and stadium. If you acquire stamps from the nearest station (any one station) and Mercari Stadium, you will receive an Antlers emblem stamp.
■ Kashima-Jingu Station (Permanent)
Available during station operating hours.
■ Kashima Soccer Stadium Station (Permanent)
Available during Kashima Soccer Stadium Station operating hours (from the arrival of the first train to the departure of the last train).
■ Mercari Stadium (Home Game Days Only)
Installed near Eco Stations (3 locations). Availability times are subject to Eco Station operating hours.
・Inside the stadium: From opening to closing
・In front of the Sports Center: From 5 hours before kickoff to 30 minutes after the end of the match
・Mercari Road: From 5 hours before kickoff to kickoff time
*Mercari Stadium stamps are only available on home game days, and can be acquired once per day.
*Eco Station operating hours may change depending on the match, such as weekday games.
*Installation locations for home games held at the National Stadium will be announced later on the Kashima Antlers official website.
*For stamp acquisition locations and times at other clubs, please check within the "Ekitag" app.
Mercari Stadium Stamp Image
About Emblem Stamps and Achievement Stamps
■ Antlers Emblem Stamp
If you acquire a station stamp from either "Kashima-Jingu Station" or "Kashima Soccer Stadium Station" and a stadium stamp from "Mercari Stadium," you will receive a Kashima Antlers emblem stamp.
Kashima Antlers Emblem Stamp Image
■ Achievement Stamp
Depending on the number of emblem stamps acquired from the 8 participating clubs, you can obtain "3 Clubs," "5 Clubs," or "All Clubs (8 Clubs)" achievement stamps.
Prize Draw
After the stamp rally period, a prize draw will be held for goods from your favorite club. Once you meet the entry requirements for the draw, a "lottery entry confirmed" stamp will automatically be added to your stamp book in the app.
■ Draw Entry Requirements
・Acquisition of the "3 Clubs" achievement stamp
・Acquisition of the survey stamp
■ Number of Lottery Entries
The number of lottery entries will be determined by the number of times you acquire stamps at your favorite club's home stadium. For example, if you acquire the Mercari Stadium stamp 5 times, you will have 5 entries.
When attending home games, please use the train and tap the Ekitag at Mercari Stadium to increase your chances.
*To acquire the survey stamp, you must answer the survey from the project stamp book within the Ekitag app.
*You can indicate your favorite club in the survey.
Notes
・Stamp acquisition locations and times may change due to weather conditions, match status, etc. Please check the official websites of each club for the latest information.
・For inquiries regarding this project, please contact the organizer.
・Photographs and videos taken may be published on the club's official website and club media (including social media). Please be aware of this in advance.
・For details, please refer to the East Japan Railway Company's release (https://www.jreast.co.jp/press/2026/chiba_j/20260731_c02.pdf).
Organizer/Cooperation
■ Organizer
East Japan Railway Company (JR East)
■ Cooperation (in no particular order)
Kashima Antlers F.C. Co., Ltd., Football Club Mito HollyHock Co., Ltd., Urawa Red Diamonds Co., Ltd., JEF United Co., Ltd., Hitachi Kashiwa Reysol Co., Ltd., Zelvia Co., Ltd., Kawasaki Frontale Co., Ltd., Yokohama Marinos Co., Ltd., Tobu Railway Co., Ltd., Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd., Tokyu Corporation, Transportation Bureau, City of Yokohama, Saitama Railway Corporation, Kashima Rinkai Railway Co., Ltd.
Ekitag Official Website: https://www.ekitag.jp/