We would like to inform you that the details of Open Stadium 2016 are as follows. Please note that this year, it will be held concurrently with the "26th Kashima Festival" (October 22nd and 23rd).
Additional information about Open Stadium will be announced as soon as it is decided.
■ Event Name:
Open Stadium 2016
■ Purpose of Event:
The first event was held in September of the same year to commemorate the restoration of Kashima Stadium, which was damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011, and was the only home facility for major professional sports that was unable to host official matches for three months. The purpose was to widely open the "returned stadium" to local residents and fans and share the "happiness of having a stadium." Since then, the purpose has remained unchanged, and this year marks the 6th event.
■ Date and Time:
October 23rd (Sunday) 10:00 - 15:30 (tentative) *Stadium opening hours
■ Venue:
Ibaraki Prefectural Kashima Soccer Stadium
■ Entrance Gates
・Gate 1: 10:00~ (Line organization starts at 9:30)
・Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Gate: 10:30~
・Special Gate next to Gate 3: 10:30~13:45
*Please note that entrance times differ for each gate.
*Those wishing to line up for Open Stadium should do so at Gate 1.
■ Event Content:
Details of the event content will be announced on the official website and official social media as soon as they are finalized. Due to poor ground conditions, there will be no events using the pitch to protect the turf. Additionally, entry to the pitch is prohibited, so please be aware of this beforehand.
■ Others:
Kashima Festival ＜October 22nd (Saturday)＞
・Stadium Tour (first 100 people)
Tour times: 1st session 10:00~, 2nd session 11:00~
Meeting point: In front of Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Gate
・Antlers Player Talk Show (13:20~14:00, Special Kashima Festival Stage next to Gate 5)
・Public Viewing - FC Tokyo Match (14:00~)
*On Saturday, October 22nd, you can enter through the Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Gate and the special gate next to Gate 3.
(10:00~16:30)
For event details and schedule of the 26th Kashima Festival, please check the official Kashima City website (http://www.city.kashima.ibaraki.jp/).