Free entry for all matches for elementary school age children and younger, by Mercari

All elementary school-aged children and younger across the country can watch home games at Mercari Stadium for free in certain seating categories!

Target match

The following matches will be held at Mercari Stadium:
・All Meiji Yasuda J1 Hundred Year Vision League home games

*This initiative will not be implemented if the venue is not Mercari Stadium.
*Changes may be made due to social conditions, etc.

Applicable Seat Categories

・West Zone - Non-reserved seating (Main Stand Upper Area)
・East Zone - Non-reserved seating (Back Stand Upper Area)
・Wheelchair Seating
*The number of seats available for each ticket type is limited per match. Once capacity is reached, you will not be able to watch the match from that ticket type. Thank you for your understanding.
*The available ticket types may change depending on the match.

Target Audience

Children (elementary school age or younger) born on or after April 2, 2014
*Children born between April 2, 2013 and April 1, 2014 (6th graders in the 2025 academic year) are also eligible for this offer for home games held by March 31, 2026.
*If you are a junior high school student or older accompanying a child eligible for a free ticket, please purchase a paid ticket for the same seating category.
*Preschool children do not require a ticket if they sit on an accompanying adult's lap, up to one preschool child per accompanying adult. If a seat is required, a ticket will be necessary, so please obtain a free ticket for each child.

How to get tickets

If you wish to watch a game in the West Zone or East Zone with two adults and two children (elementary school age or younger)

STEP 1

Access Shika Ticket and select the match you wish to attend.

STEP 2

From the seating list, choose either "West unreserved seating [Children under elementary school age free]" or "East unreserved seating [Children under elementary school age free]".

STEP3

Select your membership grade.
*General public should select "General Sale".

STEP 4

Enter the number of tickets required for elementary school age children and younger.

STEP5

Select "Find Other Seats."
※If you have already applied for an adult ticket, select "Proceed to Purchase."

STEP 6

From the seating area list, select either "West Zone Unreserved Seating" or "East Zone Unreserved Seating."
※Please choose the same seating area as for elementary school students and younger.

STEP7

Select your membership grade.

STEP8

Enter the number of tickets needed for adults.

STEP9

Confirm the number of tickets and the price, then check the box and select "Proceed to Purchase Procedure". Afterwards, please select your ticket delivery method (QR only) and payment method to complete your purchase.
*Your purchase is complete once the purchase completion screen is displayed.
When you arrive at the venue, display the QR ticket for the relevant match from the "Shika Ticket" menu button and hold it over the dedicated terminal at the gate.

If you wish to watch the game from a wheelchair-accessible seat

STEP1

Access Shika-Tickets and select the match you wish to attend.

STEP 2

From the seat type list, select "Wheelchair."

STEP3

Select your membership tier.
※General public should choose General Sale.

STEP 4

Enter the required number of "wheelchair user (elementary school age and younger)" tickets.
*Caregivers do not need to obtain a ticket, as one caregiver may accompany the wheelchair user. If an adult wheelchair seat is required, please include the number of adult wheelchair seats in your entry.

STEP 5

After confirming the number of tickets, select "Proceed to Purchase Procedure." Then, select your ticket delivery method (QR only) and payment method to complete your purchase.
*Your purchase is complete when the purchase completion screen is displayed.
When you arrive, display the QR ticket for the relevant match from the Kashitike menu button and hold it over the dedicated terminal at the gate.

To help you and your children enjoy the game even more

Information for Spectators with Children

Notes

・A J.LEAGUE ID is required to obtain tickets.
・Resale of these free tickets is strictly prohibited. If resales are confirmed, the tickets will be invalidated.
・If fraudulent acquisition of tickets is confirmed, in addition to invalidating the relevant tickets, we may suspend SÓCIO/fan club membership or restrict account usage.

About the "Hometown Kids Pass"

The "Hometown Kids Pass," which was offered to elementary school students in the five hometown cities and Antlers Academy school students (elementary school age), has been integrated into this initiative starting from the 2024 season.

Please note: You cannot enter the stadium with your "Hometown Kids Pass" IC card. You will need to obtain a ticket for each match.
Also, you do not need to return your existing IC card.

About integration

・The "Free Admission for Elementary School Children and Younger for All Matches" promotion, which ran during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, has been renamed to "Free Admission for Elementary School Children and Younger for All Matches by Mercari."
・The "Ibaraki Kids Special Days," a special invitation program for elementary school children in the prefecture that was co-hosted with Ibaraki Prefecture, has been integrated into this initiative starting from the 2024 season.