For this match, we have prepared a special event featuring the most combative Antlers players as image characters to ignite the Kashima night in midsummer.
Masahiro Chono, known as "Mr. Summer of the Pro Wrestling World," will appear to inject the "Chono-ism" into Kashima Stadium. In addition, special collaboration goods and gourmet food unique to the Men's Festival will also be available. This is a special event to enjoy watching a match in "Midsummer Kashima," so please come and join us!
Target Match
Saturday, August 26th, Kick-off at 18:00 (Gates open at 15:00)2023 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Section 25 vs. Albirex Niigata
*Congestion is expected one hour before kick-off. Please allow ample time for entry.
Venue
Kashima Soccer Stadium"Men's Festival: Igniting in Midsummer" YouTube Special Project
Special Dialogue between Tetsuya Naito (New Japan Pro-Wrestling) and Naomichi UedaNaomichi Ueda, one of the most combative players on the team and a big fan of martial arts, will have a special dialogue with his idol, pro wrestler Tetsuya Naito of New Japan Pro-Wrestling, at Kashima Stadium. This will be released on the Antlers Official YouTube Channel on Monday, July 31st. The content, including the "Tranquilo Theory" discussed by Naito, famous for his catchphrase "Tranquilo!" (Spanish: Don't rush!), and Ueda, who shows calm and composed defense, will surely get you excited. Until the release... "Tranquilo! Don't rush!"
Special Event on Match Day
1) Masahiro Chono appears at Kashima Stadium!Masahiro Chono, who had a dialogue with Yuma Suzuki for the J-League 30th Anniversary project, will appear at Kashima Stadium. Chono, "Mr. Summer" who boasts the most G1 Climax victories, determining the strongest warrior of summer in the pro wrestling world, and knows everything about summer battles, will appear on the pitch before the match and inject the "Chono-ism" into you in the stands!
2) Original stickers will be given to the first 2,040 visitors wearing sunglasses!
The first 2,040 visitors wearing sunglasses will receive a free "Masahiro Chono x Yuma Suzuki Original Sticker." When Chono appears, let's all get excited together with our sunglasses on!
*Details on distribution locations will be announced at a later date.
[Sticker Design]
3) "Men's Festival: Igniting in Midsummer" Special Goods for Sale!
Masahiro Chono x Yuma Suzuki Collaboration Goods
TEAM2000 was a villain unit formed by Chono that enjoyed charismatic popularity in New Japan Pro-Wrestling in the 2000s. Yuma Suzuki, a big pro wrestling fan who had Chono-ism injected into him during his dialogue with Chono, has specially joined this legendary unit, and special goods limited to this day have been created. The unit name, with Suzuki's uniform number 40 added, is "TEAM2040." You too, COME ON to the stands of Kashima Stadium wearing "TEAM2040" goods!!
Tetsuya Naito x Naomichi Ueda Collaboration Goods
Special collaboration goods between Tetsuya Naito, a superstar who dominates New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and Naomichi Ueda will be specially sold! The design is based on the logo of "Los Ingobernables de Japón" (Spanish: Ungovernable Japanese), a unit led by Naito, and features Naito's catchphrase and the important word "Tranquilo" for Ueda, who is known for his calm and composed defense. Two colors are planned: "Tagiru Red" and "Otoko Black."
New Japan Pro-Wrestling x Kashima Antlers Collaboration Goods
A special logo combining the New Japan Pro-Wrestling lion mark and Kashima Antlers has been created, and limited collaboration goods will be sold. The logo design features two big stars, inspired by the 20 titles won by Kashima Antlers.
Details about the "Men's Festival: Igniting in Midsummer" goods lineup will be announced at a later date.
(4) Men's Summer Gourmet to Ignite Your Appetite...
A gourmet event will be held inside and outside the stadium. Special limited-time menus and drinks will be available. Let's eat "Men's Gourmet" that provides energy for cheering and fight together! More gourmet menus will be added and announced as they are decided.
Nemonas Burger
If you're a man... sink your teeth into a triple patty!!
"Men's Burger Triple"
Shion
Kashima men look great with a Kaku Highball!!
"Men's 1L Highball"
BEAR's Kitchen
Brazilian men get strong by eating churrasco. Kashima men, too, get strong by eating churrasco!!
"Men's Luxurious 4-Piece Churrasco Assortment: Crushing Victory Set"
Kitchen Yan
A mountain of pork! Spicy chili sauce! Mild sesame sauce!
Stuff your stomach with cold dandan noodles packed with the power to cheer!
"Men's Cold Dandan Noodles"
Sunamama
Ibaraki Prefecture's famous anglerfish karaage with plenty of plum paste is refreshing and delicious! Let's get through the hot summer with sour plums!
"Men's Plum-filled Anglerfish Karaage"
Event details can be found in the digital match day program "FREAKS+"!
Purchase tickets for the Albirex Niigata match on "Kashi Ticket"!