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The 2020 Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance J1 League Round 5 match against Yokohama F. Marinos on Saturday, July 18, will be held under a "super strict" system (with strong restrictions) with a maximum capacity of 5,000 spectators. We would like to inform you of the new stadium viewing style that has been established for the match.

In addition to the existing "J.LEAGUE Common Spectator Manners & Rules," the match will be held in accordance with the "J.LEAGUE COVID-19 Infection Control Guidelines" established by the J.LEAGUE, with a "new stadium viewing style" that maximizes infection prevention.

Going forward, matches are scheduled to be held under a "super strict" system with a capacity limit of 5,000 people until the end of July, and under a "strict" system with a stadium capacity of 20,000 people from August 1 (Saturday) onwards. Kashima Soccer Stadium will continue to take measures based on the guidelines for infection prevention.

We ask all visitors to comply with the following matters in order to prevent the spread of infection and continue to hold safe and secure matches.

[Reference]

Click here for the "J.LEAGUE COVID-19 Response Guidelines"

■About Future Match Operations

From 7/10	Super Strict System (Strong Restrictions)	Capacity Limit: 5,000 people or less
From 8/1	Strict System (Relaxed Restrictions)	Capacity Limit: 20,000 people or less

*The above information is as of June 15 and is subject to change based on J.LEAGUE decisions.

■Requests for all visitors


If any of the following apply, please refrain from attending with courage.

○If you are not feeling well (e.g., fever, cough, sore throat, lethargy, loss of taste or smell).
・If a family member living with you or a close acquaintance is suspected of being infected.
・If you have traveled to or had close contact with residents of a country or region that has been subject to entry restrictions or requires a post-entry observation period by the government within the past 14 days.

○Do not shake hands or embrace.

○Maintain social distance (at least 1m / 2m recommended).
・Please try to use the restrooms in a dispersed manner, avoiding peak times such as stadium entry/exit and halftime.

○Wear a mask.

*If you remove your mask to prevent heatstroke, please maintain sufficient distance from others (at least 2m) outdoors and be careful about cough etiquette. Masks will not be distributed at the stadium, so please bring your own.
*Please wash and disinfect your hands frequently. We also recommend bringing a handkerchief for hand washing.
*During matches, moving from your seat, sitting next to someone without a space, or moving to the front of the stand to call out to players is prohibited. Please watch the match from your purchased seat.

■Stadium Entry

Items Implemented at Entrance Gate	Content
Temperature Check	Your temperature will be checked upon entry to the stadium using a thermometer or similar device. If your temperature is above 37.5 degrees Celsius, you will not be allowed to enter.
Baggage Inspection	Please open your bags yourself and present them to the staff.
Hand Sanitizer Stations	Hand sanitizer will be installed at all entrances, and staff will disinfect hands using spray type sanitizer.
One-Touch Pass Compatibility	Only QR tickets will be accepted for entry. Please prepare your QR code on your smartphone or a printed sheet for entry. When entering, please hold your QR code over the One-Touch Pass terminal yourself.
Transfer of Bottles/Cans	Beverages in bottles or cans will either be transferred to cups or held at the gate. Plastic bottles of 600ml or less are permitted as long as the cap is removed.

*There will be no priority entry.
*Entry may become concentrated just before the match starts. Please arrive as early as possible and cooperate with staggered entry.

[Entry Gates to Use]

Seat Type Name		Location	Entry Gate
SUITEBOX		Back Stand	Gate 5・6
VIEWBOX	3-person BOX	Back Stand	Gate 5・6
	4-person BOX	Back Stand	Gate 5・6
Executive		Main Stand	Gate 1・NIPPON STEEL
Extra		Back Stand	Gate 5・6
Category 1		Main Stand Center	Gate 1・NIPPON STEEL
Category 2		Back Stand Center	Gate 5・6
Category 3		Main Stand South Side	Gate 1・NIPPON STEEL
Category 4		Back Stand South Side	Gate 5・6
Category 5		Main Stand North Side	Gate 1・NIPPON STEEL
Category 6		Back Stand North Side	Gate 5・6
Supporters Seats (H)	Adult	South Stand	NIPPON STEEL・Gate 5
	Child/Student	South Stand	NIPPON STEEL・Gate 5
Wheelchair Seats	Adult	Back Stand	Wheelchair Only Gate
	Child/Student	Back Stand	Wheelchair Only Gate

■Departure after the match
・To avoid congestion as much as possible, departure restrictions may be implemented.
・Please cooperate by maintaining social distance as much as possible when moving.

■Event and Sales Restrictions

	Super Strict System From 7/10~ Capacity 5,000 people or less		Strict System From 8/1～ Capacity 20,000 people or less
Same-day ticket sales	〇 (Kashi-Tickets only)		〇 (Kashi-Tickets only)
Re-entry	〇		〇
Events inside/outside stadium	〇		〇
Food & Beverage Stalls	Food	〇	Food	〇
	Soft Drinks	〇	Soft Drinks	〇
	Alcohol	×	Alcohol	〇
Merchandise Stalls	〇		〇
Fan Club Booth	〇		〇
Smoking Area	×		〇
Mascots	Concourse	×	Concourse	×
	Outside Stadium	×	Outside Stadium	×

■Cheering Style

	Super Strict System From 7/10~ Capacity 5,000 people or less		Strict System From 8/1～ Capacity 20,000 people or less
Banner Display	〇 *Only home club banners allowed *Please avoid congestion when displaying		〇 *Only home club banners allowed *Please avoid congestion when displaying
Cheering Agitation Singing/Shouting Cheers	×
Whistling
Clapping
Use of megaphones, including tramegas
Percussion instruments such as drums
High fives・Arm-in-arm
Big flags・Flags including large flags
Scarf/Towel Flags	Raising	〇	Raising	〇
	Waving	×	Waving	×
	Spinning	×	Spinning	×
Restrictions on Visiting Club Spectators
Installation of Visitor Area	×		〇
Installation of Seating Permitting Wearing Visitor Goods	×		〇

■About Banner Display



Main Stand
・Banners can only be displayed at the frontmost part of the 1F stand.
・Banners cannot be displayed above the player entry/exit area of the Main Stand.
・When displaying banners, please align the top of the banner with the bottom of the handrail on the frontmost wall.


South Side Stand
・Banners can be displayed at the frontmost part of the stand, on the handrail of the mid-stand aisle, on the wall at the rear of the stand, on the stand wall, and above the stand entrance stairs.
・Banners covering the partner signage at the frontmost part are not allowed.


Back Stand
・Banners can only be displayed at the frontmost part of the 1F stand.
・Since official sponsor banners are displayed at the front of the back stand, please ensure that your banners do not overlap with them when displaying.






Common Prohibitions
・Banners are not allowed to cover sponsor signs or permanent stadium signs.
・Banners are not allowed to be displayed in locations that impede operations, such as blocking passageways or stairs.

Other
○Banners can be displayed in areas other than your ticket area starting 10 minutes after opening.
○Please show your ticket to the staff at the stand ticket check, and return to your ticket area promptly after displaying your banner.
○Stand entrances for displaying banners in areas other than your ticket area:
・Main Stand: Entrance G
・South Side Stand: Entrance J
・Back Stand: Entrance O