Spectator Rules
Mercari Stadium Banner Display Rules
Kashima Antlers and the J.League conduct safety and security management for matches based on their management regulations to provide a safe and comfortable viewing experience at the stadium. Please observe the management regulations when watching matches. Please note that the management regulations for home matches vary by club.
- Banners may be displayed outside of your ticket area 10 minutes after general admission begins (this does not apply to visitor-only seats).
- Please present your ticket to the staff member checking tickets in the stand, and promptly return to your ticket area after displaying your banner.
- The stand entrances for displaying banners in areas other than your ticket area are as follows:
- Main Stand: Gate G
- South Side Stand: Gate J
- Back Stand: Gate O
- North Side Stand: Gate Y
- *Subject to change depending on ticket sales.
Common Prohibitions
- Displaying banners on the front wall of the upper tier (the part where the LED strip video device is installed)
- Displaying banners that obstruct partner signboards or permanent stadium signboards
- Displaying banners in locations that impede operations, such as blocking passageways or stairs
- Displaying banners in buffer zones
Permitted Banner Display Locations
Main Stand
- Banners may be displayed on the front of the lower tier and above the stairs at the stand entrance.
- *However, displaying banners that obstruct emergency lights or entrances, or block the view from spectator seats, is not permitted.
- The front wall of Category 5 North Reserved Seats (4 blocks on the visitor side) is designated as the display area for visitor club supporters (limited to those with reserved seat tickets).
- Displaying banners above the player entrance/exit is not permitted.
- When displaying banners, align the top of the banner with the bottom of the handrail on the front wall.
South Side Stand
- Banners may be displayed on the very front of the stand, on the handrails of the middle aisle, on the very back wall of the stand, on the stand walls, and above the stairs at the stand entrance.
- *However, displaying banners that obstruct emergency lights or entrances, or block the view from spectator seats, is not permitted.
- Displaying banners that cover the partner signboards at the very front is not permitted.
North Side Stand
- Banners may be displayed on the very front of the stand, on the handrails of the middle aisle, on the very back wall of the stand, on the stand walls, and above the stairs at the stand entrance.
- *However, displaying banners that obstruct emergency lights or entrances, or block the view from spectator seats, is not permitted.
- Displaying banners that cover the partner signboards at the very front is not permitted.
Back Stand
- Banners may be displayed on the front of the lower tier and above the stairs at the stand entrance.
- *However, displaying banners that obstruct emergency lights or entrances, or block the view from spectator seats, is not permitted.
- *Official partner banners are displayed in front of the back stand, so please ensure that banners do not overlap them when displayed.
Visitor-Only Seats
- Banners may be displayed on the very front of the stand, on the handrails of the middle aisle, on the very back wall of the stand, on the stand walls, and above the stairs at the stand entrance.
- *However, displaying banners that obstruct emergency lights or entrances, or block the view from spectator seats, is not permitted.
- *If using a big flag, please notify the operations manager, security manager, or security personnel in advance.
- Only visitor club supporters may display banners.
- The location of the buffer zone may change depending on ticket sales.
*Please note that rules may change without prior notice, including on match day, due to social conditions or other reasons.