We are pleased to announce that tryouts for the Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Junior team (new 5th graders) for the 2026 season will be held.
*This is not for Kashima Junior or Norte Junior.
[Applicants]
New 5th graders (current 4th graders) (field players)
※As a condition for application, participants must be able to attend practice sessions 4 days a week, in principle.
※Activity start date: March 2026～
[Number of recruits]
A few
[Date and Time]
Sunday, January 18, 2026 (Tryouts will be held rain or shine)
・14:45～15:15 Registration
・15:30～17:30 Tryouts
[Venue]
Tsukuba Academy Center (51-1 Midorino Chuo, Tsukuba City)
※Parking at Tsukuba Academy Center is not available.
Please use public transportation or the paid parking lots near Tsukuba Express Midorino Station. Please refrain from parking in nearby commercial facilities or on the street.
[Application Form and Acceptance Period]
Until 23:59 on Wednesday, December 24, 2025
[Tryout Participation Fee]
5,500 yen (tax included)
[What to bring]
Soccer attire, cleats, water bottle, tryout participation ticket
※Please write your name on all your belongings.
[Payment Method]
・After completing your application, select the URL provided in the payment guidance email and complete the payment process on the tryout participation fee payment site.
・After payment is completed, you will receive an email titled "Ticket Application Details Confirmation" from J.LEAGUE Ticket.
※In addition to various credit card payments, you can choose to pay at Seven-Eleven stores.
※A system usage fee of 220 yen/ticket, an issuance fee of 165 yen/ticket, and a payment processing fee of 330 yen/transaction (only for Seven-Eleven payments) will be charged separately.
[Payment Deadline]
Until 23:30 on Thursday, December 25
[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, Yahoo! Wallet), tickets cannot be issued at Seven-Eleven until 24 hours later 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 Seven-Eleven."
・On the day of the tryouts, please present your "Tryout Participation Ticket" issued at Seven-Eleven at the reception desk.
※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 Second Tryout (tentative)] ※Only for those who pass the first tryout
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Tsukuba Academy Center (51-1 Midorino Chuo, Tsukuba City)
・17:30～17:45 Registration
・18:00～19:30 Tryouts
[Other]
・J.LEAGUE ID acquisition (free) is required to apply.
・Please refrain from taking photos during the tryouts.
・Parents can watch from the designated area on the premises. Details will be explained on the day.
・Changing rooms will not be available on the day. Please come dressed for practice.
・Please bring soccer attire and cleats (fixed studs).
・As a general rule, we cannot accommodate different dates. However, if you have a conflict with an official match or similar, please call the inquiry contact below before applying.
・In the event that the tryouts are canceled due to severe weather, we will contact you at the email 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. After that, costs will be borne by the individual, and the club will not be responsible.
[Tsukuba Junior Activity Details]
■Practice Days
Principally 4 days a week (days vary by grade level)
■Practice Location
Tsukuba Academy Center
[Inquiries]
Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Junior
TEL: 029-839-2255 (11:00～16:00) Contact: Iwata