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Notice regarding "Match Day Festival" and "Curtain Raiser Match" for Kids (preschool to pre-first grade) and Elementary School 1st and 2nd Graders at the Shonan match (9/13)

Before the 2025 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Matchday 29 Shonan Bellmare match on Saturday, September 13, we will be holding a "Matchday Festival" and a "Curtain Raiser Match"!

At the "Matchday Festival," we will be holding a "Soccer School" for kindergarteners (ages 3-5) and 1st and 2nd graders at the Mercari Stadium sub-ground!

At the "Curtain Raiser Match," 1st and 2nd graders can enjoy playing barefoot on the stadium pitch before the game!

Participation is free. School students, friends who are not school students, and children playing soccer for the first time are all welcome! Please invite many friends and join us for this opportunity!

Date and Time

Saturday, September 13

■Matchday Festival
Targeting kindergarteners (ages 3-5) and 1st and 2nd graders
・13:40 Registration starts
・14:15 Event starts
・15:15 Event ends

■Curtain Raiser Match
Targeting 1st and 2nd graders
・15:45 Move to the stadium (move with a coach from the sub-ground)
・15:50 Arrive at Stadium Gate 1
*If participating only in the Curtain Raiser Match, please gather at Stadium Gate 1 at 15:50.
・16:15 First half kickoff
・16:30 Second half kickoff
・17:00 Scheduled to disband at Stadium Gate 1

Venue

Mercari Stadium sub-ground (26-2 Jinja-kozan, Kashima City)

What to Bring

Clothes suitable for playing soccer, water bottle (water only)
*Please do not bring balls into the stadium during the match, as they are prohibited.
*Only water is allowed for consumption on the grass; sports drinks are not permitted.

Participation Fee

Free

Eligibility

Kindergarteners (ages 3-5), 1st and 2nd graders
*Kindergarteners (ages 3-5) can only participate in the "Matchday Festival."
*Non-school students are also welcome to participate.

Application Form


Click here to apply


Application Deadline

Until 23:59 on Thursday, September 11

Tickets for the Shonan Match

Participants (children and guardians) should purchase their tickets from "Kashima Tickets".
*Please note that elementary school children nationwide can watch for free in some seating categories.

Parking

Please use nearby paid parking lots.
Parking at the Mercari Stadium sub-ground is not available.
*Please refrain from temporary stops (including dropping off/picking up passengers) and unauthorized parking on surrounding roads.
*The nearby parking lot is Parking Lot B (2,500 yen including tax).
*Please purchase Parking Lot B tickets from "Kashima Tickets". As data reflection takes time for same-day purchases, please purchase by the day before.
*If Parking Lot B is full, please use nearby private parking lots.

Other Notes

・Please note that you will be watching the event from outside the net.
・Balls are not allowed inside the stadium during the match.
・In case of cancellation, we will notify you by 12:00 on the day of the event via the email address registered with your J.League ID.
・This event is not eligible for point cards (for school students only).
・Photos and videos taken at this event may be published on the club's official website and club media (including social media). Please only apply if you agree to this.
・First aid will be provided by us for any injuries on the day, but subsequent care will be the responsibility of each family. Please be aware of this in advance.

Inquiries

Kashima Antlers Call Center
Inquiry Form
support@antlers.co.jp

*We are replying to inquiries in order, but it may take some time.
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