As a result of today's 2022 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 advance to the Playoff Stage. The Playoff Stage will be held in a home-and-away format starting on Saturday, June 4th.
[Group Stage Schedule]
Group A Matchday 6: Wednesday, May 18th, 19:00 Kick-off vs Gamba Osaka (Panasonic Stadium Suita)
[Playoff Stage Schedule and Tournament Format]
■Dates
First Leg: Saturday, June 4th / Second Leg: Saturday, June 11th
■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 have been confirmed.