At the entrance of the venue, the 2025 season NIKE uniform was displayed.
In addition, behind the reception, the NEWYORKER 2025 official 1st model was displayed.
Furthermore, in the anteroom, booths from various partner companies were exhibited.
Inside the venue, various performances were presented to entertain guests even before the opening.
After a video presentation announcing the opening, President Koizumi took the stage to deliver the opening presentation.
Next, our official partners took the stage, and players and the coach presented them with pennants, followed by a commemorative photo session.
Representing the team, Coach Oniki greeted all attendees.
Next, partners, President Koizumi, Coach Oniki, and player association chairman Hayakawa performed the Kagami Biraki (sake barrel breaking ceremony) wearing celebratory happi coats. The toast was given by Mr. Hiroyuki Onishi, Executive Vice President of LIXIL Corporation.
After that, there was a time for casual conversation. Players enjoyed chatting with the guests while posing for photos.
During the social time, new players, the new NIKE uniforms, and the new NEWYORKER official suits were introduced, and the players greeted the guests.
After the social time, club partners, suppliers, and business club members took the stage and were presented with pennants.
Next, after introducing the partners who have supported Antlers for over 20 years, commemorative plaques were presented to Mr. Shoji Ha, Managing Director of Sekisho Shoji Co., Ltd., who is celebrating 30 years as a partner this season, and Mr. Takemi Kimoto, Executive Vice President of Pia Corporation, who is celebrating 20 years as a partner.
Thank you to everyone who attended. We deeply feel the bonds of the Antlers Family and are sincerely grateful that this kick-off party could be held again this season.