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Announcement: Matchday Festival and Curtain Raiser Match to Be Held on October 5th Against Gamba Osaka for Preschoolers (Ages 3-5) and Elementary School Students (Grades 1-6)

We will be holding a "Match Day Festival" and "Curtain Raiser Match" before the 2025 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Section 33 match against Gamba Osaka on Sunday, October 5th!

At the "Match Day Festival," we will hold a "Parent-Child Soccer Class" at the Bokuden no Sato Sports Park for kids (ages 3-5) and elementary school students (grades 1-6)!

At the "Curtain Raiser Match," elementary school students (grades 1-6) can enjoy playing barefoot on the stadium pitch before the match!

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

Date and Time

Sunday, October 5th

■Match Day Festival
For kids (ages 3-5) and elementary school students (grades 1-6)
・9:15 AM: Registration starts
・9:45 AM: Event starts
・10:45 AM: Event ends

■Curtain Raiser Match
For elementary school students (grades 1-3)
・11:15 AM: Move to the stadium (will move with a coach from Bokuden no Sato Sports Park Ground)
・11:30 AM: Arrive at Stadium Gate 1
*If participating in only the Curtain Raiser Match, please gather at Stadium Gate 1 at 11:50 AM.
・12:15 PM: Kick-off
・1:00 PM: Expected dismissal at Stadium Gate 1

For elementary school students (grades 4-6)
・11:15 AM: Move to the stadium (will move with a coach from Bokuden no Sato Sports Park Ground)
・11:30 AM: Arrive at Stadium Gate 1
*If participating in only the Curtain Raiser Match, please gather at Stadium Gate 1 at 11:50 AM.
・12:50 PM: Kick-off
・1:30 PM: Expected dismissal at Stadium Gate 1

Venue

Bokuden no Sato Sports Park (55-1 Shinko-ji, Kashima City)

What to Bring

Clothes suitable for playing soccer, water bottle
*Please do not bring a ball, as balls are prohibited inside the stadium during match viewing.

Participation Fee

Free

Eligibility

Kids (ages 3-5) and elementary school students (grades 1-6)
*Kids (ages 3-5) can only participate in the "Match Day Festival."
*Non-school students are also welcome to participate.

Application Form


Click here to apply


Application Deadline

Until 10/2 (Thursday) 23:59

Tickets for the Gamba Osaka Match

Tickets for participating children and guardians must be purchased individually from "Kashima Ticket".
*Please note that elementary school students and younger nationwide can watch for free in some seating categories.

Parking

Please use nearby paid parking lots.
*The surrounding parking lot is Parking Lot B (2,500 yen including tax).
*Parking tickets for Parking Lot B should be purchased from "Kashima Ticket". Please purchase by the day before, as it takes time for data to be reflected for same-day purchases.
*If Parking Lot B is full, please use nearby private parking lots.

Other Notes

・Balls are not allowed inside the stadium during match viewing.
・In case of cancellation, we will notify you by 8:00 AM 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 or videos taken at this event may be published on the club's official website and club media (including social media). Please apply only if you agree to this.
・In the event of an injury on the day, we will provide first aid, 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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