We are pleased to announce that tryouts for the Kashima Antlers Junior Youth team for the 2026 season will be held.
*This is not for Norte Junior Youth or Tsukuba Junior Youth.
[Eligibility]
Students entering the 1st year of junior high school
(Those who are currently in 6th grade in 2025 and wish to play for the Kashima Junior Youth team in the 2026 season)
[Number of Recruits]
Approximately 16–18 players
[Date and Time]
Sunday, June 1, 2025
・17:15–17:45 Registration
・18:00–20:30 Tryouts (held even in rain)
[Venue]
Kashima Antlers Academy Field (2887-364 Awo, Kashima City)
[Application Form and Acceptance Period]
Until 23:59 on Tuesday, May 27, 2025
[Tryout Content]
Basic drills and practice matches (tentative)
[Tryout Participation Fee]
5,500 yen (tax included)
[What to Bring]
Soccer attire, cleats (fixed studs), water bottle, tryout participation ticket
*Changing rooms will not be available on the day. Please arrive dressed and ready.
[Payment Method]
・Select the URL provided in the payment guidance email sent after completing your application and proceed with payment on the tryout participation fee settlement site.
・After payment is complete, you will receive a "Ticket Application Details Confirmation" email from J.LEAGUE Ticket.
*Payment can be made via various credit cards, or at 7-Eleven stores.
*Separate fees will apply: 220 yen/ticket for system usage, 165 yen/ticket for issuance, and 330 yen/transaction for payment processing (only for 7-Eleven payments).
[Payment Deadline]
Until 23:30 on Wednesday, May 28
[How to Issue Tryout Participation Ticket]
・Please issue your "Tryout Participation Ticket" at a 7-Eleven store.
*In the case of credit card payments (including d払い, Rakuten Pay, Yahoo! Wallet), tickets cannot be issued at 7-Eleven for 24 hours to prevent unauthorized use.
*If you wish to issue the ticket within 24 hours, such as when the deadline is approaching, please select "Pay at 7-Eleven."
・On the day of the tryouts, please present the "Tryout Participation Ticket" issued at 7-Eleven at the reception.
*The serial number printed on the issued ticket will be used for the announcement of results. Please be sure to issue your ticket by the day of the tryouts.
*Please note that refunds cannot be issued after payment.
[About the 2nd Selection Round] *Only for those who pass the 1st selection round
Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Kashima Antlers Academy Field
・17:15–17:45 Registration
・18:00–20:00 Tryouts (held even in rain)
[About the Final Selection Round] *Only for those who pass the 2nd selection round
Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Kashima Antlers Academy Field
・17:15–17:45 Registration
・18:00–20:00 (held even in rain)
[Other]
・A J.LEAGUE ID (free) is required to apply.
・Photography during the tryouts is prohibited.
・Changing rooms will not be available on the day. Please arrive dressed and ready.
・Please bring soccer attire and cleats (fixed studs).
・As a general rule, we cannot accommodate different dates. However, if your schedule clashes with an official match or similar event, please call the inquiry desk below before applying.
・In the event of tryout cancellation due to severe weather, we will notify you by email to the address registered with your J.LEAGUE ID by 12:00 PM on the day of the tryouts.
・First aid will be provided for injuries during the tryouts. Subsequent medical expenses will be your responsibility, and the club will not be held liable.
[Kashima Junior Youth Activities]
■Practice Days
Generally 5 times a week, from Tuesday to Sunday
■Practice Location
Kashima Antlers Academy Field (2887-364 Awo, Kashima City)
*Free school buses are available (Choshi/Kamisu area, Inzai/Narita/Itako area).
*For details on activities, please refer to the Academy Page.
[Inquiries]
Kashima Antlers Junior Youth
TEL: 0299-84-6815 (11:00–16:00) Contact: Usami