We are pleased to announce that tryouts for the 2026 Kashima Antlers Junior team (new 5th graders) will be held.
*This is not for Norte Junior or Tsukuba Junior.
[Eligible Applicants]
New 5th graders (current 4th graders) (field players/goalkeepers)
*As an application condition, applicants must, in principle, attend practices four days a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday) every time.
[Number of Recruits]
A small number
[Tryout Date]
Sunday, December 7, 2025 (held even in rain)
・16:30-17:00 Reception
・17:00-19:00 Tryouts
[Venue]
Kashima Antlers Academy Field (2887-364 Awo, Kashima City)
[Application Form/Application Period]
Until 23:59 on Tuesday, December 2, 2025
[Participation Fee]
5,500 yen (tax included)
[What to Bring]
Soccer attire, cleats, water bottle, tryout participation ticket, goalkeeper gloves (goalkeepers only)
*Please write your name on all belongings.
[Payment Method]
・After completing your application, select the URL attached to the payment guidance email you receive and complete the payment procedure on the tryout participation fee payment site.
・After the payment procedure is complete, you will receive a "Ticket Application Confirmation" email from J-League Ticket.
*In addition to various credit card payments, payment at Seven-Eleven stores is also available.
*A system usage fee of 220 yen/ticket, an issuance fee of 165 yen/ticket, and a payment fee of 330 yen/transaction (only for Seven-Eleven payments) will be charged separately.
[Payment Deadline]
Until 23:30 on Wednesday, December 3
[How to Issue Tryout Tickets]
・Please issue your "Tryout Participation Ticket" at a Seven-Eleven store.
*In the case of credit card payments (including d払い, Rakuten Pay, and Yahoo! Wallet), tickets cannot be issued at Seven-Eleven for 24 hours to prevent unauthorized use.
*If you wish to issue the ticket within 24 hours, such as close to the deadline, please select "Pay at Seven-Eleven."
・On the day of the tryout, please present the "Tryout Participation Ticket" issued at Seven-Eleven at the reception desk.
*The reference number on the issued ticket will be used for the announcement of results. Please ensure you issue your ticket by the day of the tryout.
*Please note that refunds cannot be made after payment.
[Other]
・A J-League ID (free of charge) is required for application.
・Please refrain from taking photos during the tryouts.
・Guardians are permitted to watch. Staff will provide guidance on the day.
・Changing rooms will not be available on the day. Please arrive already changed.
・Please bring soccer attire and cleats (fixed studs).
・As a general rule, we cannot accommodate different dates. However, if there is a conflict with an official match, etc., please call the inquiry contact below before applying.
・In the event of tryout cancellation due to inclement weather, we will contact you via the email address registered with your J-League ID by 12:00 on the day of the tryout.
・For injuries during the tryouts, only first aid will be provided. Subsequent treatment will be at your own expense, and the club will not be held responsible.
[Kashima Junior Activities]
■Practice Days
Principally Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays
■Practice Location
Kashima Antlers Academy Field and other locations
[Inquiries]
Kashima Antlers Junior
TEL: 0299-84-6815 (11:00-16:00) Contact: Handa