
We would like to announce the ticket sales for the 2024 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Matchday 18 against Albirex Niigata, which will be held on Sunday, June 16th.
This will be the second "Kashima Gourmet Festival" match! In addition to selling "Melon & Ultimate Melon Bread Group Tickets," we will also hold an event where you can enjoy gourmet food inspired by the melons that Hokota City, our hometown, is proud of. Please come and enjoy the ever-evolving stadium food at Kashima!
We sincerely look forward to welcoming many fans and supporters!
Target Match
Sunday, June 16, 2024, Kick-off at 18:00 (Gates open at 15:00)2024 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Matchday 18 vs Albirex Niigata
*Congestion is expected at the entrance an hour before kick-off. Please arrive with plenty of time to spare.
Venue
Kashima Soccer StadiumSpecial Events
▼ "Kashima Gourmet Festival" to be held

Kashima Stadium is one of the leading "gourmet stadiums" in Japan! From the 2024 season, we've expanded our outdoor food and drink area and powered up with a new food court in front of the Zico statue! We have a rich variety of offerings. In addition to the in-stadium stores offering classic menus like "Motsu-ni" (offal stew) and "Harami-meshi" (skirt steak rice bowl), please also enjoy our proud gourmet selection!
For the second "Kashima Gourmet Festival" at this match, we plan to hold a gourmet event featuring melons, of which our hometown Hokota City is proud, so please look forward to it!
Details will be announced later on the "Matchday Guide" and the official club SNS.
▼ Hometown Days "Hokota Day" to be held
We will be holding an invitation event for residents, workers, and students in our hometown, Hokota City. Also, on the day, we plan to hold an event featuring Hokota's proud melons, so please look forward to it!

Click here for Hometown Days "Hokota Day"
▼ Group tickets with melon and ultimate melon bread on sale!

We are selling group tickets for Category 5 that include two melons from Hokota City, our hometown! Customers who purchase this special ticket will also receive "Ultimate Melon Bread" from Korokudo, which is also sold at Kashima Stadium, one for each person!
Please take this opportunity to purchase this melon-themed ticket!
*Exchange tickets for melons only will also be sold.
[Hokota City Melons]
・A set of two melons: one green-fleshed (Ibaraking) and one red-fleshed (Quincy).
*Varieties may change depending on market conditions.

[Ultimate Melon Bread]
We knead luxurious Ibaraki-grown Quincy melon juice and pulp into the dough, creating a fragrant, fluffy bread filled with smooth, mildly sweet fresh custard cream. Please enjoy this genuine, melon-scented, cake-like melon bread.

■Seat Type / Price
・Category 5 with Melon 2-person Exchange Ticket 9,400 yen (tax included)
This set includes two Category 5 tickets (adjacent seats) and one box of melons (2 pieces).
Save 3,600 yen compared to buying separately!
Plus, you get two "Ultimate Melon Breads"!
・Category 5 with Melon 3-person Exchange Ticket 12,200 yen (tax included)
This set includes three Category 5 tickets (adjacent seats) and one box of melons (2 pieces).
Save 5,400 yen compared to buying separately!
Plus, you get three "Ultimate Melon Breads"!
・Category 5 with Melon 4-person Exchange Ticket 15,000 yen (tax included)
This set includes four Category 5 tickets (adjacent seats) and one box of melons (2 pieces).
Save 7,200 yen compared to buying separately!
Plus, you get four "Ultimate Melon Breads"!
・Melon Exchange Ticket (1 box of 2 melons) 3,800 yen (tax included)
This is for the purchase of one box of melons (2 pieces). Please purchase match tickets separately.
■Sales Period
May 11 (Sat) 10:00 - May 30 (Thu) 23:59
■How to Purchase
Select "vs Albirex Niigata" on "Kashima Tickets" and purchase exchange tickets for the desired number of people. For 2-person exchange tickets, you can purchase tickets for 2 people with one set, for 3-person exchange tickets, tickets for 3 people with one set, and for 4-person exchange tickets, tickets for 4 people with one set.
*Melon exchange tickets (1 box of 2 melons) can also be purchased at "Kashima Tickets".
■Exchange Location and Method
Please bring your exchange ticket to the same-day ticket sales office outside the stadium (South Stand side). You will receive seat tickets for the number of tickets you purchased, one box of melons (2 pieces), and "Ultimate Melon Bread" for each person.
■Exchange Time
From 1 hour before opening (14:00) until kick-off of the second half (19:00)
■Notes on Purchase
・Exchange tickets do not grant entry to the stadium. Please be sure to exchange them for seat tickets on the day of the match.
・Please note that the "Ultimate Melon Bread" gift is not applicable to Melon Exchange Tickets (1 box of 2 melons).
・The shelf life varies depending on storage methods. As these are fresh products, please consume them as soon as possible.
Free admission for all elementary school students and younger nationwide for all home games

Starting from the 2024 season, all elementary school students and younger nationwide can watch all home games held at Kashima Stadium for free in certain seat categories. This is a great deal for families watching together, so please take advantage of this opportunity.
■Eligible Seat Categories
・West Zone Free Seating (Main Stand Upper Area)
・East Zone Free Seating (Back Stand Upper Area)
・Wheelchair Seats
■How to Apply and Enter
1) Select the eligible seat category on "Kashima Tickets" to get a free ticket and issue a QR ticket.
2) On the match day, hold the QR ticket over the dedicated terminal at the entrance gate to enter.
*Please check the page below for details on eligible matches, seat categories, and how to get tickets.
Seating Chart

Please refer to this page for prices of each seat type.
Ticket Sale Dates
■SÓCIOMay 11 (Sat) 10:00 ~
■Season Ticket Holders and Freaks Members
May 14 (Tue) 10:00 ~
■General Public
May 17 (Fri) 10:00 ~
How to Purchase Tickets
For those with annual tickets (SÓCIO and Season Tickets)
■Entry with IC card or app membership card possible
Annual ticket holders can enter directly with their IC card or app membership card.
■Tickets can be purchased at SÓCIO/Fan Club advance prices
In addition to your annual reserved seat, you can purchase tickets at SÓCIO/Fan Club advance prices. Purchases can be made from the sales timing of each membership tier.
■Ticket transfer service available
For matches you cannot attend, you can use the ticket transfer service. To transfer tickets, please go to "Ticket List / QR Ticket Issuance" in the account menu of "Kashima Tickets". For instructions, please refer to here.
■For SÓCIO members
・Personal Choice applications are available from the start of fan club member advance sales.
・You can use the resale (re-selling) system for your annual tickets. Please check here for how to use it.
※SÓCIO Royal and corporate paper tickets are not eligible
About same-day ticket sales at the stadium
On match day, tickets can be purchased at the same-day ticket sales office outside the stadium.
■Sales Location
Same-day ticket sales office outside the stadium (South Stand side)
■Sales Hours
From 1 hour before gates open (14:00) until 1 hour after kick-off (19:00)
■Payment Methods
Cash, various credit cards, Merpay, d払い
■Notes
・If tickets are sold out, same-day tickets will not be sold at the stadium. Also, if certain seat types are sold out, those seat types will not be sold at the stadium.
・When purchasing same-day tickets at the stadium, you can choose the seat type, but you cannot specify the seat location.
・An additional handling fee of 200 yen (tax included) per ticket will be charged for same-day tickets.
・It takes approximately 10 minutes for ticket issuance to data reflection on the gate terminal. If you purchase tickets at the same-day ticket window, please arrive with plenty of time.
・Even on match day, tickets can be purchased from "Kashima Tickets". The same-day ticket sales office may be crowded, so please use "Kashima Tickets".
■For preschool children
For preschool children, if they are watching on the lap of an accompanying person, up to one preschool child per accompanying person does not require a ticket, regardless of the seat type. If a seat is required, a separate ticket will be needed.
The following page provides information on facilities and equipment available for visitors with children. Please refer to it.
Click here for information on watching with children
■For wheelchair users
“Wheelchair seats” are observation spaces exclusively for wheelchair users. Up to one accompanying person can enter for free.
Advance reservations are required to use the observation space and parking lot. As the number of seats is limited, please make sure to reserve in advance.
[Wheelchair Seat Advance Reservation Method]
Please purchase wheelchair seats on "Kashima Tickets."
Please contact Kashima Antlers Call Center (support@antlers.co.jp) with your reservation details.
※Please provide your "name, desired match to watch, and whether you will use the parking lot."
※Acceptance period: Until 2 days before the match day (June 14th)
Click here for information on wheelchair seats and how to arrive on the day
[Notes Regarding Wheelchair Seats]
・You cannot watch the match from your wheelchair in seats other than the dedicated observation space.
・If you have any questions, please contact the Kashima Antlers Call Center.
■About B Parking Ticket Sales
・Parking tickets for standard cars in Kashima Soccer Stadium B parking lot will be sold for 1,000 yen (tax included) by advance reservation. You cannot use the parking lot without a parking ticket.
・Please purchase parking tickets in advance via "Kashima Tickets". They will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis until the day of the match for the available number of parking spaces.
・On the match day, please go to the B parking lot entrance, hold your purchased parking ticket over the attendant's dedicated terminal, and enter the parking lot.
・Due to space constraints, only standard passenger cars can use the B parking lot.
About Spectator Rules
Click here for spectator rules
Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring safe and secure match operations.
Contact Us
Kashima Antlers Call CenterInquiry Form
support@antlers.co.jp
*We respond to inquiries sequentially within business hours, but it may take time depending on the number of inquiries.

