As a result of today's 2021 J.League YBC Levain Cup Group Stage Matchday 5, Kashima Antlers have secured at least second place in Group A, confirming their advancement to the Playoff Stage.
In this season's Levain Cup, the top two teams from each group in the Group Stage will advance to the Playoff Stage. The Playoff Stage will be held in a home-and-away format starting on Wednesday, June 2nd.
[Group Stage Schedule]
Group A Matchday 6: Wednesday, May 19th, 7:00 PM Kickoff, vs. Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo (Sapporo Dome)
[Playoff Stage Schedule and Tournament Format]
■Dates
Wednesday, June 2nd / Sunday, June 6th / Saturday, June 12th / Sunday, June 13th
*Dates are subject to change.
■Tournament Format
・Eight teams that advanced from the Group Stage will play two matches in a home-and-away format.
・The four playoff winners will advance to the Prime Stage.
*The matchups for the Playoff Stage will be announced once all participating teams are confirmed.