Asia’s No. 1! The World’s No. 1! United in Battle: AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 – Kashima Antlers

AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ELITE 2026/27

Back to Asia as the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 League champions.
Relive that night in 2018 when we conquered Asia, once again at Kashima.

NEXT HOME11/25(水) 19:00 vs 全北現代モータース

AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ELITE 2026/27

MATCH SCHEDULE & TICKETMatch Schedule & Tickets

  1. MD1 19:00 KO
    HOME

    ニューカッスル・ジェッツ

    • カシマサッカースタジアム
    • DAZN

    WIN 7-1

    before release On sale Only a few left Sold out During the match Game Over

  2. MD3 19:00 KO
    HOME

    浦項スティーラーズ

    • カシマサッカースタジアム
    • DAZN

    WIN 3-0

    before release On sale Only a few left Sold out During the match Game Over

    General Release 9/25(金) 10:00

  3. MD5 19:00 KO
    HOME

    全北現代モータース

    • カシマサッカースタジアム
    • DAZN

    before release On sale Only a few left Sold out During the match Game Over

    General Release 10/23(金) 10:00

  4. MD8 19:00 KO
    HOME

    ラーチャブリーFC

    • カシマサッカースタジアム
    • DAZN

    before release On sale Only a few left Sold out During the match Game Over

*Kick-off times are in Japan Standard Time. The date, time, and venue are subject to change at the discretion of the AFC.

HISTORY OF ASIAN CHALLENGE

OUR ASIAN
JOURNEYA History of Challenges in Asia

14TH

Number of AFC Champions League (ACL) appearances (including 2026/27)

2018CHAMPION

The club’s first-ever Asian sweep

2TIMES

FIFA Club World Cup appearances (2016 Runners-up, 2018 4th Place)

2018 AFC Champions League CHAMPIONVictory
ASIAN CHAMPION 2018

The Night We
Conquered Asia

In 2018, we won the AFC Champions League. For the first time in the club’s history, we stood at the pinnacle of Asia and opened the door to the world.

FIFA CWC 2016 Runners-upFIFA CWC 2018 4th Place
CHAMPION優勝 BEST 8ベスト8 BEST 16ベスト16

ROAD TO FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP 2029

THE ROAD
TO THE WORLDRoad to the Club World Cup

Only the club that wins the ACLE will secure a ticket to the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup (32 clubs). The road to the world begins in Kashima.

9MATCHES TO GO

アジア王者まで、最短あと9試合。リーグステージ残り4試合 + ノックアウト5試合(ラウンド16・ファイナルズ)

01

2026.9 – 2027.2NOW

League Stage

リーグステージ(東地区)

  • 東地区16クラブのうち8クラブと対戦
  • ホーム4試合・アウェイ4試合
4 / 8 試合消化3勝1分0敗 勝点10

突破条件:東地区 8位以内

02

2027.3

Round of 16

ラウンド16

  • 東地区の上位8クラブで対戦
  • ホーム&アウェイの2試合
  • 上位クラブが第2戦をホームで開催

上位通過で第2戦をカシマで

03

2027.4 – 5

Finals

ファイナルズ(準々決勝〜決勝)

  • CENTRAL event in Saudi Arabia
  • 準々決勝から西地区クラブと激突
  • 1試合勝負の3連戦
★

CHAMPION

Asian Champion

アジア王者

  • $10 million winner's prize
  • Qualification for the next ACL Elite
  • Qualification for the World Championships

GOAL

FIFA Club World Cup 2029

The battle for the title of the best in the world among 32 clubs. A qualifying spot for the ACLE 2026/27 champions.

ALSO

FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2027

A tournament where the champions of each continent gather. Competing as the Asian representative.

NEXT SEASON

ACLE 2027/28

Participated in the league stage as the defending champion.

MEMORY2018 ACL Champions → 4th place in the FIFA Club World Cup. Back to that stage once again.

* Number of matches and results are automatically compiled from match data. The schedule is based on the AFC announcement.

THE OPPONENTS

KNOW YOUR
OPPONENTKnow your opponent

ニューカッスル・ジェッツ

Australia (A-League Men)

HOME MD1 9/15(火) 19:00○ 7-1
会場
カシマサッカースタジアム
出場資格
2025-26 A-League Men's Regular Season Leaders
今大会
勝点0(4試合)

コンアン・ハノイ

Vietnam (V.League 1)

AWAY MD2 10/13(火) 21:15○ 1-0
会場
ハンダイ・スタジアム
出場資格
2025-26 V.League Division 1 Champions (via playoffs)
今大会
勝点4(4試合)

浦項スティーラーズ

South Korea (K League 1)

HOME MD3 10/28(水) 19:00○ 3-0
会場
カシマサッカースタジアム
出場資格
2025 K League 1 4th Place
今大会
勝点1(4試合)

ブリーラム・ユナイテッド

Thailand (Thai League 1)

AWAY MD4 11/4(水) 21:16△ 0-0
会場
ブリーラム・スタジアム
出場資格
2025-26 Thai League 1 Champions
今大会
勝点3(4試合)
NEXT HOME

全北現代モータース

South Korea (K League 1)

HOME MD5 11/25(水) 19:00
会場
カシマサッカースタジアム
出場資格
2025 K League 1 Champions
今大会
勝点7(4試合)

ポートFC

Thailand (Thai League 1)

AWAY MD6 12/2(水) 21:15
会場
パトゥムターニースタジアム
出場資格
2025-26 Thai League 1 2nd Place
今大会
勝点3(4試合)

大田ハナ・シチズン

South Korea (K League 1)

AWAY MD7 2/9(火) 19:00
会場
大田ワールドカップ・スタジアム
出場資格
2025 K League 1 2nd Place
今大会
勝点4(4試合)

ラーチャブリーFC

Thailand (Thai League 1)

HOME MD8 2/16(火) 19:00
会場
カシマサッカースタジアム
出場資格
2025-26 Thai League 1 3rd Place
今大会
勝点1(4試合)

AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ELITE 2026/27

STANDINGSLeague Stage Table

AFCチャンピオンズリーグElite

2026.11.16 04:00 更新

EAST リーグステージ順位表
順位 クラブ 試合 勝点 得失点 勝 分 敗 得点 失点
1
ヴィッセル神戸のロゴ 神戸
4 12 +5 4 0 0 8 3
2
鹿島アントラーズのロゴ 鹿島
4 10 +10 3 1 0 11 1
3
ガンバ大阪のロゴ G大阪
4 8 +5 2 2 0 11 6
4
柏レイソルのロゴ 柏
4 7 +5 2 1 1 8 3
5
上海上港のロゴ 上海上港
4 7 +3 2 1 1 13 10
6
京都サンガF.C.のロゴ 京都
4 7 +3 2 1 1 6 3
7
ジョホール・ダルル・タクジムのロゴ ジョホール
4 7 +3 2 1 1 6 3
8 全北現代モータースのロゴ 全北現代 VS 4 7 +1 2 1 1 6 5
9
北京FC
4 7 0 2 1 1 10 10
10 大田 VS 4 4 -2 1 1 2 2 4
11 コンアン・ハノイ VS 4 4 -3 1 1 2 4 7
12 ブリーラム VS 4 3 -1 0 3 1 2 3
13 ポート VS 4 3 -5 1 0 3 9 14
14 ラーチャブリー VS 4 1 -4 0 1 3 6 10
15 浦項 VS 4 1 -7 0 1 3 4 11
16 ニューカッスル・ジェッツのロゴ ニューカッスル・ジェッツ VS 4 0 -13 0 0 4 6 19
  • Kashima Antlers
  • Kashima's opponent (Tap for opponent information)
  • 上位8クラブ:ラウンド16進出
How rankings are determined

The ranking is determined by points (3 for a win, 1 for a draw, 0 for a loss), then goal difference, total goals scored, number of wins, (if two clubs are tied in the final standings and played against each other in the final matchday) a penalty shootout, disciplinary points, and finally a draw. The top eight clubs from each region will advance to the round of 16.

COLLABORATION MOVIE

MOVIE SERIESSecret Society Talon × Kashima Antlers

Twenty years into their quest for world domination, can the still-unsuccessful Tawagane Claw Gang conquer Asia alongside the Kashima Antlers? Be sure to follow their journey as it unfolds alongside the match.

ACL STADIUM EXPERIENCE

MATCH NIGHT
AT KASHIMAExperience the nights of Asia with Kashima.

The last train home

Weekday night game. Please be sure to check the times for special and final trains after the game. (To be confirmed)

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Train

JR Kashima Line, Kashima Soccer Stadium Station (temporary stop on match days) (to be confirmed)

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Express Bus & Shuttle

Direct bus from Tokyo Station, shuttle bus from major stations (please check)

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Parking

Parking available with advance reservation (please confirm)

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The ACL is a tournament hosted by the AFC (Asian Football Confederation). Ticket, prohibited items, and supporter rules differ slightly from J.League official matches.

ATTENTION & FAQ

FAQPlease check before visiting.

Can I enter with a season ticket?

(To be confirmed: List club decisions)

Do children need tickets too?

(To be confirmed: List club decisions)

Why is the stadium named "Kashima Soccer Stadium"?

In accordance with AFC competition regulations, during ACL matches, commercial names are not used, and the venue is referred to as "Kashima Soccer Stadium."

Can the kickoff time change?

Subject to change based on decisions made by the AFC. The latest information will be announced on this page.

Is it available on TV or streaming services?

Scheduled to be streamed on DAZN. (To be confirmed)

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