In addition, some viewing rules for both matches will be changed, allowing flags larger than the prescribed size (*) to be used in the "Supporters' Seats Home 1st Floor" and "Visitor Exclusive Seats."
(*) Flags larger than an L-flag (1,015mm x 1,575mm or less)
Please note that the 2022 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Matchday 31 against FC Tokyo on Saturday, October 1, is NOT a "cheering section match." The use of flags larger than L-flags will still only be permitted in the "front row of the Supporters' Seats Home 1st Floor" and the "front row of the Visitor Exclusive Seats," so please be aware of this.
The rules for viewing, such as whether or not cheering is allowed and capacity restrictions, differ for each of the three matches mentioned above. We ask all spectators to please check the details carefully before purchasing tickets and coming to Kashima Stadium.
Applicable Matches
Wednesday, October 5, 17:30 KickoffEmperor's Cup JFA 102nd Japan Football Championship Semi-Final vs. Ventforet Kofu
Saturday, November 5, 14:00 Kickoff
2022 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Matchday 34 vs. Gamba Osaka
Venue
Kashima Soccer Stadium, Ibaraki Prefectural2022 Season Home Game Schedule from October and Ticket/Viewing Rules
| Cheering Allowed | Capacity Restriction | Use of Flags Larger than Prescribed Size (*1) | Viewing Rules | Ticket Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 (Sat) vs. FC Tokyo | ✕ | 100% | Only permitted in the front row of designated areas (*2) | Here | From Aug 20 (Sat) |
| Oct 5 (Wed) vs. Kofu | 〇 | ・Cheering section 50% ・Other areas 100% | Permitted in the entire designated area | Here | From Sep 23 (Fri/Holiday) |
| Nov 5 (Sat) vs. Gamba Osaka | 〇 | ・Cheering section 50% ・Other areas 100% | Permitted in the entire designated area | Here | From Sep 24 (Sat) |
(*2) "Supporters' Seats Home 1st Floor" and "Visitor Exclusive Seats"
Changes to Viewing Rules
Since the start of the 2022 season, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of flags larger than L-flags at Kashima Stadium has been restricted to only the "front row of the Supporters' Seats Home 1st Floor" and the "front row of the Visitor Exclusive Seats." However, for the last two matches of this season at Kashima Stadium (Oct 5 vs. Kofu, Nov 5 vs. Gamba Osaka), the use of such flags will be permitted throughout the designated areas ("Supporters' Seats Home 1st Floor" and "Visitor Exclusive Seats").In response to the spread of novel coronavirus infections, Kashima Antlers has implemented various restrictions on viewing rules to ensure safe and secure stadium operations. We would like to express our renewed gratitude to all Antlers Family members for adhering to the "new viewing style" rules. We will continue to carefully consider operational methods, with the thorough implementation of infection prevention measures as a prerequisite, to help Kashima Stadium regain the "passionate atmosphere" it had before the pandemic.
Please note that in the Supporters' Seats, regardless of whether they are unreserved or reserved, standing to watch, and the use of various cheering goods such as flags (including large flags) and towel scarves are permitted (standing on seats to cheer is prohibited). Your view may be obstructed by the cheering style of those in front of you or around you, but please be aware of this when watching in the designated areas.
Kashima Antlers will continue to hold matches under the "new stadium viewing style" in accordance with the "J.League Guidelines for Responding to Novel Coronavirus Infections." We ask for your understanding and cooperation with the new operational methods, and for your adherence to the viewing style to ensure safe and secure stadium operations.