We are pleased to announce that a public viewing event (sponsored by Shin-Nippon Denko Co., Ltd., and supported by the Ibaraki Football Association) will be held at Mercari Stadium for the Meiji Yasuda J1 Hyakunen Koso League Regional League Round EAST Matchday 17 JEF United Chiba match (Fukuda Denshi Arena / 14:00 kick-off) on Sunday, May 17th.
On the day of the event, Takayuki Suzuki, a former Kashima Antlers player, and Hiroyuki Matsumoto, the Antlers home game stadium DJ, will be providing live commentary and analysis.
Additionally, before the public viewing begins, we have prepared two special events at the stadium: a "Seafood BBQ" and stadium work experience events for elementary school students, including a "Stadium DJ Experience" and a "Turf Study Session."
Even if you can't attend the away game in Chiba, please come to Mercari Stadium, participate in the family events, and send your passionate support through the public viewing!
We look forward to your visit!
Event Name
Public Viewing IN Merusta
Match
Sunday, May 17th, 14:00 Kick-off
Meiji Yasuda J1 Hyakunen Koso League Regional League Round EAST Matchday 17 JEF United Chiba match (Fukuda Denshi Arena)
Venue
Mercari Stadium (Main Stand only will be open)
Admission Fee
Free
Schedule
10:00 Parking lot opens
*Please use the stadium front (G・F) parking lot (if full, please use parking lot C).
10:15 NIPPON STEEL Gate opens
10:30 Food and beverage sales begin (Stadium main stand side 2nd floor concourse: Drink & Bar Shion / Izakaya Dream / Oarai Ham / Rappoppo Farm *Additional vendors
Seafood BBQ reception begins (Near the center of the main stand side 2nd floor concourse)
11:00 Stadium work experience events (①Stadium DJ Experience ②Merusta Turf Study Session)
14:00 Chiba vs Kashima Kick-off & Public Viewing
17:00 Stadium closes
*Please see below for details on each event.
Concurrently Held Events
The following three events will be held on the day.
Each event will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that acceptance may close without prior notice once the capacity is reached.
If you wish to participate, please apply as early as possible.
①Seafood BBQ / Grilled Clam Sales
Please apply from the link below.
Application Deadline: May 6th (Wed) 23:59 ⇒ (Change) Extended until May 10th (Sun) 23:59
■Time
Part 1: 10:30-11:30 Part 2: 11:45-12:45 Part 3: 13:00-14:00
■Reception Location
Near the center of the stadium main stand side 2nd floor concourse
■Fee
3,000 yen per set (Maximum 6 people per reservation)
■Set Contents
10 clams, shrimp, sausages
*BBQ requires advance reservation.
*Grilled clams (1,000 yen per set) can be purchased on the day without a reservation.
②Stadium DJ Experience
Please apply from the link below.
Application Deadline: May 10th (Sun) 23:59
■Time
Part 1: 11:00 Part 2: 12:00 Part 3: 13:00 (Duration: approx. 30 minutes)
■Reception Location
Near the center of the stadium main stand side 2nd floor concourse
■Fee
1,000 yen per group
■Participation Requirements
One elementary school student (grades 1-6) + one guardian, participating as a pair
■Experience Content
Stadium DJ Hiroyuki Matsumoto will explain the job of a stadium DJ, and participants will experience making announcements using the stadium microphone.
*Due to space limitations at the venue, only one guardian may accompany the participant. Please understand in advance.
③Merusta Turf Study Session
Please apply from the URL below.
Application Deadline: May 10th (Sun) 23:59
■Time
Part 1: 11:30 Part 2: 12:30 Part 3: 13:30 (Duration: approx. 30 minutes)
■Reception Location
Near the center of the stadium main stand side 2nd floor concourse
■Fee
1,000 yen per group
■Participation Requirements
One elementary school student (grades 1-6) + one guardian, participating as a pair
■Experience Content
Nobuo Suzuki, representative of IGM, the turf management company for Mercari Stadium, will explain the types of turf used at the stadium and the secrets of turf maintenance. Participants will receive a seedling of the turf used at the stadium as a gift. (One per group)
Gate and Parking Information
・Please enter through the NIPPON STEEL Gate.
・Please use the stadium front (G・F) parking lot (if full, please use parking lot C).
・For bicycle parking, please use the bicycle parking lot next to the Sports Center.
Sponsor
Shin-Nippon Denko Co., Ltd.
Cooperation
Ibaraki Football Association
Organizer
Kashima Antlers FC Co., Ltd.