Spectator's Guide

Meiji Yasuda J.League Centennial Club Program Regional League Round EAST Matchday 8

3.22 (Sun)15:00 Kick off

Mercari Stadium

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Timeline for the day

Kashima Antlers home games offer a variety of exciting activities in addition to the match itself. Please check out this timetable, which introduces them by time slot!

About Opening Time

■Gate Opening Time (estimated)
Advance Entry: 11:25 AM, General Admission: 12:00 PM

■Queue Organization Start (estimated)
Advance Entry: 11:10 AM, General Admission: 11:45 AM

※Heavy congestion is expected at the entrance, especially within one hour before kickoff. Please allow ample time for arrival, ideally at least two hours before kickoff.
※Holders of Season Supporters' Seats can enter in advance through Gate 3.
※If you have tickets for the West Zone or East Zone, please enter the upper deck stands from the 4F concourse to watch the match.
※Gates 5 and the intersection near the stadium are expected to be extremely crowded after the match. Crowd control measures may be implemented, so please follow the instructions of the staff. Additionally, your cooperation in dispersing exits through Gates 3, 4, and 6 would be greatly appreciated.

※Subject to change depending on ticket sales and other factors.
-Lower Main Stand: All sections open [Entrances A/B/C/D/E/G]
-Upper Main Stand: All sections open [Entrances A/B/E/G]
-Lower Back Stand: All sections open [Entrances O/P/Q/R/S/T]
-Upper Back Stand: All sections open [Entrances O/P/Q/R/S/T]
-Lower South Side Stand: All sections open [Entrances H/J/K/L/M/N]
-Upper South Side Stand: All sections open [Entrances J/K/L/M]
-Lower North Side Stand: 4 sections open [Entrances V/W/Y/Z]
-Upper North Side Stand: CLOSED (No access)

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Please note that the schedule is subject to change.

0:00

Apply for Visitor SHIKA BIG
SHIKA BIG is a special present for visitors only! Please apply after visiting Kashima Stadium!

Anywhere ShikaBIG application has started!
"Anywhere ShikaBIG" is an online present campaign! You can participate online from anywhere! Please apply!

10:00 AM

Outside Food & Drink Area Open

Off-site Store FLAGSHIP (near the off-site same-day ticket sales counter) opens

11:00 AM

"Build the Future Shin-Nippon Denko Special Match" Special Exhibition & Garapon Lottery Booth
At the exhibition, you can see "Ecoralock" and "Metal", which are recycled materials created by melting incinerated ash that is not usually visible. In addition to the chance to win player-signed replica uniforms, jacquard towel mufflers, "Koshihikari Yashiromai" grown in Myoko, Niigata Prefecture, one of Shin-Nippon Denko's roots, and駄菓子 (cheap sweets) at the lottery, the first 3,000 participants will receive a gold box of tissues as a participation prize.

Cleaning Senka Kids Park Now Open
On the day, come and enjoy Fluffy Shikao, Foot Darts, Kick Target, a play area, and the Jump Rope Challenge! Junior members can play up to three free activities from the free activities for junior members. General admission is charged. Please stop by before the match!

11:10

Started Ahead: Row Organization

11:25

Early Opening

11:45 AM

Queue Order Start

12:00 PM

Doors Open

Nippon Denko: Distributing a set of "Business Introduction Manga, Free High School Student Invitations, and Recruitment Pamphlets"
The first 20,000 visitors will receive a set containing a manga introducing Nippon Denko's business activities, a pamphlet about their program offering free invitations to Mercari Stadium for high school students, and recruitment information.

Distributing Flyers at JRA Nakayama Racecourse!
We will be distributing flyers full of exciting event information from JRA Nakayama Racecourse to the first 25,000 visitors!

Academy Introduction Booth Now Open

13:50

Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Junior Squad Send-off for National Tournament
A send-off party will be held for the Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Junior squad, who have qualified for the Chibirinpic 2026 JA Zen-Noh Cup National Elementary School Select Soccer Finals.

2:45 PM

Visitor Starting Lineup Announcement
 LIXIL Presents Starting Lineup Announcement (Antlers)

3:00 PM

Kick-off

Around 3:45 PM

Half-time

4:00 PM

Doko Demo Shika BIG Registration Closed

4:15 PM

Visitor Deer BIG Application Closed

5:00 PM

Match End (Scheduled)

LEADS TO THE OCEAN
Aiming for zero marine debris, we conduct litter clean-up activities after the game!

Access & Venue Information

Access

How to get to Mercari Stadium

There are various ways to get to Mercari Stadium, depending on your transportation and starting location. Here, we will introduce some of the most common routes!

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Kashima Rinkai Railway Timetable

> Kashima Soccer Stadium Station Timetable (PDF)

Venue Information

Please refer to the stadium map for details on food and drink options.

Stadium Map

Notice

Same-day ticket information: As of 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 21

[Important] Changes to Home Game Operation Rules and Entry Flow

特別イベント

On Sunday, March 22nd, during the Meiji Yasuda J1 Centennial Club League Regional Round EAST, Matchday 8 against JEF United Chiba, we will be holding the "Build the Future: Shin Nippon Denko Special Match."

With the cooperation of our club partner, Shin Nippon Denko Co., Ltd., various events are planned for the match day. At the special booth outside the stadium, there will be an exhibition introducing Shin Nippon Denko's incineration ash recycling business and a lottery with prizes to be won through a Gara-pon game. Furthermore, at each gate, the first 20,000 attendees will receive a manga introducing Shin Nippon Denko's business, a recruitment flyer, and a flyer promoting participation in the high school student invitation program supported by the company. Please enjoy the variety of events along with your passionate cheering at the stadium.

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Participate in the event

Off-site Events & Activities

On-site events and activities

Luxury Present Campaign! ShikaBIG

Special gift for visitors!

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Eat & Buy

Gourmet

MeruSta's popular classic dishes!

Harami and white rice are a perfect match! Harami-meshi
Izakaya Dream - Outer Food Court, 4F Concourse ⑬

Beyond the smoke lies the ultimate ham.
Itsuura Ham, Outdoor Food Court

Melon bread that tastes like real melon
Kashima Seika - 2nd Floor South Stand ㉖

Motsuni Stew, Carefully Selected by a Butcher
Kashima Meat Industry Cooperative, 2nd Floor Main Stand ⑧

Our popular whitebait rice bowl keeps customers coming back for more.
Nakamachi Shopping Street - 2nd Floor Main Stand ②

Outside food stalls

Mercari Road and the food court are bustling with numerous food and drink stalls.

Mercari Road

Food Trucks Appear on Mercari Road!
Various food and beverage stalls will open on Mercari Road outside the stadium!
They will be open until kickoff, so please enjoy the delicious gourmet food before the match!

・Business Hours　
10:00 - 15:00 (2 hours before opening - first half kickoff)

・Location　
Near Mercari Road outside the stadium

Title

Narita Dream Dairy Farm

CHURROS SHOP 1008

Hilton Narita

Starbeans

Kitchen Yan

Sion

Ebashi Store (Samujii~)

Izakaya Dream

Yugafu

meringue

Peryton Furfur

Ganso Ibaraki Motsunabe Motsunosuke

Food Court

A variety of gourmet foods will be available!
At the outdoor food court, tables and chairs are provided so you can relax and enjoy a variety of gourmet foods.
It will also be open after the game, so please enjoy the stadium food until you go home!
 

・Operating hours　
10:00 - 17:30 (2 hours before opening - 30 minutes after the game ends)
*Operating hours after the game may vary depending on the crowd.
 

・Location　
Outside the stadium, in front of the Zico statue at the Sports Center

Title

Itsuura Ham

Mizuno Store

Sasamoto

Fisherman's Hut

Toso Meat Center

Stadium Gourmet

Stadium gourmet is one of the attractions of Mercari Stadium. On match days, many fans and supporters flock to the stands to enjoy their favorite dishes.  

Search for stores by area

2nd Floor Main Stand

2 Nakamachi Shopping District

3 KRC

4 ROPPO Farm

7 Marudai

5 Daily Mood

8 Kashima Meat Business Cooperative

9 Ajidokoro Igarashi

2F South Stand

23 Yamabiko

24 Masuya

25 Yatagawa Shop

26 Kashima Seika

31 Namegata Farmers Village

32 Drink & BarShion

33 Emile

Second floor, North Stand

11 Sansakura

15 KRC Away Stall

2F Back Stand

17 Samuji~

19 Yottegeya

18 Taguchi Liquor Store

20 Yugafu

21 Takano

22 KRC

4th floor concourse

9 Goemon

10 Kachidoki Shoten

11 Minamoto Maru Shoten

13 Izakaya Dream

Mobile Ordering System

We will introduce a mobile ordering system at some of the food and beverage outlets inside the concourse.
 

To reduce waiting times for purchasing stadium gourmet food and ensure a comfortable experience for all visitors, we will be introducing a mobile ordering system at select stores. If you place an advance order on the dedicated website by the day before the match, you can pick up your items at the designated pick-up window for advance orders at the store upon your arrival.


■Eligible Stores
4th Floor Izakaya Dream
Harami-meshi (Grilled Skirt Steak Rice Bowl) 1,100 yen (tax included)
 

Kachidoki Shoten
Shin-Kashimashi Butadon (Pork Belly x Offal Rice Bowl) 1,350 yen (tax included), Stamina Motsuni (Stewed Offal) 750 yen (tax included), Lotus Root Hamburger 950 yen (tax included), Clam Chowder 850 yen (tax included), Popcorn 600 yen (tax included), Hitachinokuni Shirasu-don (Whitebait Rice Bowl) 1,150 yen (tax included), Pork Skewer 650 yen (tax included), Sausage (Plain) 550 yen, Sausage (Herb) 550 yen
 

Nakamachi Shotenkai
Shirasu-don (Whitebait Rice Bowl) 1,000 yen (tax included)
 

Click here for details on stores, menus, and more

Mersta Gourmet Guide 2026

Merchandise Store Information

From uniforms to everyday wear, we have a wide selection of Antlers goods. Check out this page for new arrivals!

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Highlights of the match

Key points for this match!
MATCH PREVIEW

The away match against Machida in the previous round was a truly ideal game. An early lead, an additional goal just before halftime, and a decisive goal in second-half injury time. On defense, we secured our third consecutive clean sheet, completely dominating Machida.

 

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Video "MATCH DAY" presented from the perspective of our original camera

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MATCH DAY stays close to Kashima Antlers throughout the season, bringing you stories from the field and the passion that fills the stadium.

 

Episode 7 features an away game against FC Machida Zelvia. The post-match interview is with Yuta Matsumura, who assisted the opening goal after returning from left shoulder surgery in December last year. He shares his feelings after his return game, the plays he wants to show in the future, and a message for the supporters!

 

Experience the match with the immersive feeling of our unique camera, along with the overwhelming enthusiasm of the Antlers supporters, even on the road!

Fan Club Information

Here's some information about the fan club.

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Spectator Rules & Etiquette

A request to protect an environment where future generations can enjoy soccer with peace of mind.

Based on our desire to "protect an environment where future generations can enjoy soccer with peace of mind," Kashima Antlers are seriously committed to the future of the earth, people, and regions with the same passion as we pursue victory on the pitch.

We have compiled information that we would like our visitors to the stadium to be aware of and cooperate with, so please take a look.

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Other Club Announcements

Regarding the Survey on the Effectiveness of Infection Prevention Measures

Green Planet Cutlery Adopted at Stadium Concession Stands!

Promoting Bottle-to-Bottle Recycling