KASHIMA ANTLERS BUSINESS CLUB KIDS FESTIVAL 2026

The "KASHIMA ANTLERS BUSINESS CLUB KIDS FESTIVAL" is an event for kids (pre-K and kindergarteners) and 1st and 2nd graders to enjoy soccer on the Mercari Stadium pitch!

 

Form a team with your friends and participate in a 5-on-5 match! Children who have never played soccer before are also welcome! Come make fun memories with your friends on the Mercari Stadium pitch!

Participating Teams Decided!

We received more applications than the maximum capacity, and the teams listed below were selected by lottery (as of April 23).

List of Participating Teams

・If a winning team cancels, we may conduct a re-lottery among the losing teams. If this occurs, teams selected in the re-lottery will be notified individually.
・We are unable to accommodate additional applications or changes to the number of participants for winning teams. Thank you for your understanding.

Tournament Bracket

The match groups and match schedule for the day have been decided!

Morning Session Tournament Brackets (PDF)

Afternoon Session Match Schedule (PDF)

※The tournament bracket may change if participating teams withdraw. If there are any changes, staff will inform you on the day of the event.

2026 Event Report

The 5th "KASHIMA ANTLERS BUSINESS CLUB KIDS FESTIVAL 2026" was held on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Report body here

Event Overview

[Date/Time]
Saturday, May 9
・Morning Session
8:15 AM - 8:45 AM Registration
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Opening Ceremony
9:30 AM - 11:45 AM Competition


・Afternoon Session
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM Registration
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Opening Ceremony
2:00 PM - 4:15 PM Competition


[Venue]
Mercari Stadium (26-2 Kohonji-goyama, Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture)


[Eligibility]
Kids (preschoolers and kindergarteners), 1st and 2nd graders
*The competition will be divided into two parts: preschoolers/kindergarteners and 1st/2nd graders.


[Number of Participants]
Participation is by team.
Please form a team with friends and enter with 5 to 10 members.
*If the maximum number of participants is reached, a lottery will be held.


[Participation Fee]
Free

Stadium Map and Venue Access

■Reception Location
Near Gate 3, outside the stadium
*The representative should come to the reception desk as soon as they arrive at the venue.

 

■Entry Gate
NIPPON STEEL Gate (Gate 2)

 

■Seating Information
Until the end of the opening ceremony: The opening ceremony will be held in the main stand. Please be seated in the main stand.
During the match: All 1st-floor stand seats will be open. Please feel free to watch from the main, back, or goal-behind stands.

・Until the end of the opening ceremony, the concourse can only be accessed from the main stand side.
・The 2nd floor will not be open.


■Access to the Pitch
・Only participants wearing the original T-shirt distributed at reception and up to three escorts per team with escort IDs may enter the pitch.
・Spikes and heeled shoes are not permitted on the pitch. Only training shoes or athletic shoes may be worn on the pitch.
・Escorts may be rotated. Please hand over the escort ID in the stand and take turns entering.
・Escort IDs will be collected after the event. Please hand them to a nearby staff member when you leave.
・The pitch can be accessed from the [Pitch Entrance] in the main stand and back stand.
・Eating is not permitted on the pitch. Please eat in the stands or concourse.
・Only water is permitted as a beverage on the pitch.

 

■Restrooms
・Please use the restrooms located within the concourse.

Parking Information

■Parking
F Parking (in front of Mercari Stadium), C Parking
 

■Fee
1,000 yen (tax included)
*Payment is cash only on site on the day of use.
 

■Parking Information
・Staff will guide you based on parking availability. Please park according to staff instructions.
・Once your car exits the parking lot, re-entry is not permitted. Please be aware of this in advance.
・Please refrain from parking in nearby commercial facilities, the Bokuden no Sato Sports Park parking lot, or on the street.

Booth Exhibition

Hours: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Ibaraki Co-op

A grand collection of popular CO-OP products you can trust for safety and quality! Please visit our booth for delicious samples, fun hands-on activities, and smiles for the whole family.

Chiyoda Gravure Co., Ltd.

We invite you to explore cutting-edge printing and packaging technologies that support daily life, and enjoy fun activities for all ages.

Food and Drink Stalls

Business hours: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Itsura Ham

Ibaraki's famous, incredibly popular "Ham-yaki" (grilled ham) with overflowing juices! Enjoy the hearty, authentic flavor of ham grilled boldly over charcoal.

Koeimaru

Directly from the fishermen of Kashimanada, we bring you the bounty of the sea! Fresh seafood grilled on the spot, this is a piping hot, exquisite fisherman's meal, full of the aroma of the磯.

Yamaichi

Enjoy a luxurious bowl of extremely fresh shirasu-don, made with plump, sweet, top-grade shirasu caught right here in the local Kashimanada Sea!

Izakaya Dream

Familiar at Kashima Stadium, this delicious stamina-boosting gourmet dish is sure to draw a crowd! The appetizingly fragrant meat is also a perfect match for rice. 

Merchandise Shop

Hours: 09:30 - 16:30

Official Store Special Booth

Location: Stadium concourse on the main stand side, near the NIPPON STEEL gate
 

In addition to standard merchandise, capsule toys will also be available for purchase!

Past Events

Let's enjoy the thrill of chasing the ball!

Experience the full appeal of soccer on a pitch overflowing with smiles!

The joy of scoring a goal is exceptional!

Come enjoy a dream time at Melsta, where professional players play!

Attending with friends is also a highlight of the festival!

Make unforgettable memories with your teammates!

Unique experiences hosted by the Kashima Antlers Academy are also available!

Kashima Antlers' mascot will also be joining us on the day!

Even children with no prior experience can participate with confidence!

Kashima Antlers Academy school coaches provide thorough support!

Even children new to soccer can enjoy the game with confidence.

Coaches' words of encouragement build children's confidence!

Express yourself freely in a positive atmosphere!

Academy players will also be helping out at the venue!

Academy players will also help out, from warm-up exercises to match support.

 

Let's all enjoy soccer together at Mercari Stadium on the day!

Present the team with matching custom T-shirts!

Original T-shirts will be given away only to event participants!

They are available in 5 colors. What colors are available and which color you get will be a surprise on the day of the event!

Antlers Business Club: Philosophy Partnership Activities

This event will be held as part of the philosophy sponsorship activities (*) conducted with member companies of the ANTLERS BUSINESS CLUB (*).

 

(*) What is the ANTLERS BUSINESS CLUB?

Established in 2020 as a membership-based organization that works with companies aiming to "co-create regional revitalization," it currently has over 100 member companies. The Business Club brings together people who share a passion for the region to gather, think, and act for regional revitalization.

 

(*) What are philosophy sponsorship activities?

At the ANTLERS BUSINESS CLUB, a portion of the membership fees is used as "philosophy sponsorship" to support activities aimed at contributing to the community and society.

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About Kashima Antlers Soccer School

Kashima Antlers Soccer School is currently recruiting students. You can choose the course that suits you from many available options. Beginners and girls are very welcome. Let's enjoy soccer together!

Kashima Antlers Soccer School Details