The "Hometown Kids Pass" began operating with "IC Cards" from the 2022 season. Children who have already been issued an "IC Card" can enter the stadium with their existing card.
Children who do not have an "IC Card" should pre-register using the registration form on the official website and pick up their "IC Card" at the stadium on the day of the match. After the card is issued, you can watch all eligible matches for free until you graduate from elementary school.
Eligible participants
・Elementary school students in grades 1-6 (as of April 2023) from the five hometown cities (Kashima City, Itako City, Kamisu City, Namegata City, Hokota City).※Those who are in 6th grade as of March 2023 can use it for home games held until March 2023.
・Antlers School students
※"IC Cards" will be issued separately to players belonging to Junior, Junior Youth, and Youth.
Eligible matches
All 2023 Meiji Yasuda J1 League and 2023 J.League YBC Levain Cup matches held at Kashima Stadium.※The 2023 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Matchday 13 match against Nagoya Grampus (National Stadium) and the 2023 J.League YBC Levain Cup Final are not eligible.
Seat type
East Zone unreserved seats (upper area of the back stand)How to apply for an "IC Card"
Please apply using the form below.※A J.League ID is required to apply. If you do not have one, please register for a new J.League ID from "Get a J.League ID and apply" on the dedicated form, then apply for an "IC Card".
※If you already applied in the 2022 season and have not yet picked up your "IC Card" at the stadium, you do not need to apply again. Please come to the stadium on the eligible match day and pick up your "IC Card".
■Application acceptance period
Until 23:59 the day before each eligible match
※If you apply on the day of the match, we will not be able to issue an "IC Card" even if you come to the stadium. We appreciate your understanding.
How to receive and enter with an "IC Card"
・On the day of the match, please pick up your "IC Card" at the Hometown Kids Pass Booth outside the stadium.・To enter, hold your "IC Card" over the dedicated terminal at the entrance gate.
※You can use it starting from the match on the day of receipt.
■Reception hours
From one hour before opening until the end of the first half on the day of each eligible match.
■Reception location
Hometown Kids Pass Booth (between Gate 3 and Gate 4 outside the stadium)
※Please bring the application completion email sent after completing the application on the dedicated form and a document (such as an insurance card) that can confirm the name of the child using the card.
■Notes
・Guardians watching with a child using an "IC Card" should purchase a ticket for the East Zone (unreserved seats) through "Shika Tike".
・The content of this guide may change due to social conditions.
・If you lose your "IC Card", please contact the Antlers Call Center. A reissuance fee of 2,000 yen (tax included) and approximately 3-4 weeks will be required, so please keep your card carefully after it is issued.
■Contact
Kashima Antlers Call Center
Inquiry Form
support@antlers.co.jp
※We respond to inquiries sequentially during business hours, but it may take time depending on the number of inquiries.