We would like to inform you about ticket sales for the 2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Matchday 2 against Nagoya Grampus, to be held on Saturday, August 15th.
To fight through a tough season and new challenges together, and to seize the summit together. We will face the 2026/27 season with "Kyoto (Fighting Together)" as our slogan. The key visual for the "Kyoto Logo" embodies our feelings for the fans and supporters who fill the stadium with flags, resounding cheers, and claps when the players come out onto the pitch, raising their fists and always pushing the players forward. This will mark the opening of our home stadium in a new era.
For this match, to commemorate the start of the "2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J-League", we will be giving away EVO BAGs (environmentally friendly eco-bags) designed with Pikachu and the club partner Pokémon "Charizard" as a visitor gift at all entrance gates except Gate 7 (visitor-only seating entrance).
Also, this season we will again implement "Free for all elementary school students and younger by Mercari," where all elementary school students and younger children nationwide can watch all home games held at Mercari Stadium for free in some seating categories.
Let's fight together and achieve victory in the first home opening game after the season transition. We look forward to your visit!
Target Match
Saturday, August 15, 2026, Kick-off at 18:00 (Gates open at 15:00)
Meiji Yasuda J1 League Matchday 2 vs Nagoya Grampus
*Congestion is expected at the entrance one hour before kick-off. Please allow ample time for your arrival.
Venue
Mercari Stadium
Special Event
EVO BAGs (Pokémon environmentally friendly eco-bags) will be distributed to all visitors!
The J-League will commemorate the start of the "2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J-League" on Friday, August 7, 2026, by collaborating with Pokémon, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, on the theme of "EVOLUTION! ~J-League, Evolving.~" and will hold the "Pokémon J-League Festival" at 60 clubs nationwide.
In connection with the J-League's "evolution" with the season transition to an August opening, 60 unique and "evolved" Pokémon will serve as club partner Pokémon at all 60 clubs, creating excitement through visitor gifts, sales of original merchandise, and various events.
Click here for information on the Pokémon J-League Festival
At Antlers, we will distribute EVO BAGs (Pokémon environmentally friendly eco-bags) at this match. Please take this opportunity to get one!
*EVO BAGs are not for sale.
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Distribution conditions: Those with tickets excluding visitor-only seats and designated seats.
Distribution conditions:
・One item will be distributed per visitor at the time of entry.
・No distribution will be made to those who do not attend, even if they have a ticket.
・No distribution will be made to those who do not have a ticket.
*Preschool children watching on a guardian's lap will receive one item at the entrance even if they do not have a ticket.
・Exchanges for defective items will be handled at the distribution gate only on the day of the match.
Distribution locations: Gate 1, NIPPON STEEL Gate, Gates 3, 5, 6, Wheelchair-accessible gate
・Size: 37cm (height) x 30cm (width) *Excluding handle
・Material: 100% recycled polyester 230T (GRS certified)
・Specifications of the environmentally friendly EVO BAG
The J-League is taking action against climate change to protect the landscape of soccer. As part of this, this product is made from 100% GRS-certified recycled polyester, which is environmentally friendly.
What is GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certification?
It is an international third-party certification program that verifies the recycled content of products and ensures that their manufacturing and distribution processes are environmentally and socially responsible. It is the most widely adopted and rigorously implemented standard in the world.
Seating Chart
■Price
For this match, the Flex Price ★★ will apply.
| Seat Category Name | Classification | FC Advance Price | General Advance Price | Same-day Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIEW BOX | 4-person BOX | 30,400 yen | 32,400 yen | 32,400 yen |
| 5-person BOX | 37,500 yen | 40,500 yen | 40,500 yen | |
| Relaxed Seating for 4 | 46,400 yen | 48,400 yen | 48,400 yen | |
| Sofa Seating for 4 | 41,400 yen | 43,400 yen | 43,400 yen | |
| Sofa Seating for 2 | 22,200 yen | 24,200 yen | 24,200 yen | |
| Executive | 9,600 yen | 10,600 yen | 11,100 yen | |
| Category 1, Reserved | 7,000 yen | 8,000 yen | 8,400 yen | |
| Category 2, Reserved | 6,000 yen | 7,000 yen | 7,400 yen | |
| Category 3, Reserved | North/South | 6,400 yen | 7,400 yen | 7,800 yen |
| Category 4, Reserved | North/South | 5,400 yen | 6,400 yen | 6,800 yen |
| Category 5, Reserved | North/South | 5,100 yen | 6,100 yen | 6,400 yen |
| Category 6, Reserved | North/South | 4,900 yen | 5,900 yen | 6,200 yen |
| West Zone, Reserved | Adult | 3,500 yen | 4,500 yen | 4,800 yen |
| U18 | 1,000 yen | 1,500 yen | 1,500 yen | |
| East Zone, Unreserved | Adult | 3,200 yen | 4,200 yen | 4,500 yen |
| U18 | 1,000 yen | 1,500 yen | 1,500 yen | |
| Elementary School Age and Younger | 0 yen | 0 yen | 0 yen | |
| Home Supporters' Seat, Reserved | Adult | 3,200 yen | 4,200 yen | 4,500 yen |
| U18 | 500 yen | 1,500 yen | 1,500 yen | |
| Home Supporters' Seat Corner, Reserved | Adult | 3,500 yen | 4,500 yen | 4,800 yen |
| U18 | 1,000 yen | 1,500 yen | 1,500 yen | |
| Home Goal North, Reserved | Adult | 3,500 yen | 4,500 yen | 4,800 yen |
| U18 | 1,000 yen | 1,500 yen | 1,500 yen | |
| Visitor-only Seat, Reserved | Adult | － | 4,700 yen | 5,000 yen |
| U18 | － | 1,500 yen | 1,900 yen | |
| Wheelchair Seating | Adult | 3,200 yen | 4,200 yen | 4,500 yen |
| U18 | 1,000 yen | 1,500 yen | 1,500 yen | |
| Elementary School Age and Younger | 0 yen | 0 yen | 0 yen | |
| Special Viewing BOX | 64,400 yen | 64,400 yen | 64,400 yen | |
| B Parking | 2,500 yen | 2,500 yen | 2,500 yen | |
*Prices include tax.
*For Home Supporters' Seats / Home Goal North / Category 3 South / Category 4 South / Category 5 South (including Special Viewing BOX) / Category 6 South / Sofa Seats (4-person / 2-person A-E) / Relaxed Seats (A), wearing opposing team's merchandise and cheering for the opposing team is prohibited.
Free for all elementary school students and younger by Mercari
This season, all elementary school students and younger children nationwide can watch all home games held at Mercari Stadium for free in some seating categories. This is a great deal for families, so please take advantage of this opportunity.
■Eligible seat categories
・East Zone - Unreserved (upper tier of the back stand)
・Wheelchair seats
■Notes
・Seating is limited. If capacity is reached, you will not be able to watch the game from the affected seat category. We appreciate your understanding.
・A J.LEAGUE ID is required to obtain tickets.
・If fraudulent ticket acquisition is detected, the relevant tickets will be invalidated. Account usage restrictions may also be imposed.
・Resale of these free tickets is strictly prohibited. If resale is confirmed, the tickets will be invalidated.
■How to apply and enter
1) Select the eligible seat category on "Shika Ticket" to obtain a free ticket and issue a QR ticket.
2) On the day of the match, scan the QR ticket at the dedicated terminal at the entrance gate to enter.
*Please check the page below for details on eligible matches, seat categories, and how to obtain tickets.
Click here for information on Free for Elementary School Students and Younger by Mercari
Prohibition of Illegal Ticket Resale and Information on Official Ticket Resale Service
Kashima Antlers does not permit ticket resale transactions other than through its official resale service. Furthermore, purchasing tickets for the purpose of illegal resale is strictly prohibited. If it is determined that tickets have been purchased for the purpose of illegal resale, the relevant tickets may be invalidated, account usage may be restricted, and membership may be suspended.
Customers who are unable to attend Antlers home games after purchasing tickets due to unforeseen circumstances can use the official resale service on "Shika Ticket". The resale service is available from the general sale period. Please note that there are conditions for use, so please be sure to check the details on "Shika Ticket".
■Tickets eligible for the resale service
・SÓCIO Annual Reserved Seats
・QR tickets purchased with a credit card on "Shika Ticket"
Ticket Release Date
■Earliest Priority Sale
July 18 (Sat) 10:00~
■Priority Sale
July 21 (Tue) 10:00~
■General Sale
July 24 (Fri) 10:00~
*SÓCIO members can purchase tickets for all seat categories except Home Supporters' Seats (reserved) from the earliest priority sale date. Home Supporters' Seats (reserved) can be purchased from the member priority sale date.
*Season ticket holders can purchase Supporters' Seats (reserved) from the earliest priority sale date. Other seat categories can be purchased from the member priority sale date.
*Regular members can purchase tickets from the member priority sale date.
*Light members and general public can purchase tickets from the general sale date.
*Visitor-only seats can be purchased by anyone from the general sale date. There will be no sales during each priority sale period.
How to Purchase Tickets
Click here to purchase tickets
■Individual ticket purchase during the earliest priority period
・For each match, the purchase procedure on the dedicated website can only be done once.
・The dedicated website for obtaining tickets can be found by logging into your SÓCIO/Fan Club My Page, then navigating to "Menu" > "Basic Information Settings" > "Other Information" for the URL.
■Please refer to the following for instructions on how to obtain tickets.
Click here for details on how to obtain tickets
The following are the restrictions on the number of tickets that can be purchased for this match:
・You can purchase up to 6 tickets at a time.
・You can purchase up to 6 tickets at the member price per person. *From the 7th ticket onwards, you can purchase at the general price.
Click here for detailed and comprehensive information about tickets.
For various fees, detailed purchase methods, and precautions, please check the comprehensive ticket information page.
For various fees, detailed purchase methods, and precautions, please check the comprehensive ticket information page.
Click here for comprehensive ticket information
Same-day Ticket Sales at the Stadium
On the day of the match, you can purchase tickets at the same-day ticket sales counter outside the stadium.
■Sales location
Same-day ticket sales counter outside the stadium (South Stand side)
■Sales hours
1 hour before gates open (14:00) - 1 hour after kick-off (19:00)
■Payment methods
Various credit cards, Merpay, d払い
■Notes
・If tickets are sold out, same-day tickets will not be sold at the stadium. Also, if certain seat categories are sold out, those categories will not be available at the stadium.
・When purchasing same-day tickets at the stadium, you can choose the seat category, but you cannot specify the seat location.
・An additional fee of 200 yen (tax included) per ticket will be charged in addition to the same-day ticket price.
・It takes approximately 10 minutes for ticket issuance data to be reflected in the gate terminals. If purchasing same-day tickets at the window, please allow ample time for your arrival.
・Even on the day of the match, tickets can be purchased through "Shika Ticket". The same-day ticket sales counter may be crowded, so please use "Shika Ticket".
■Regarding pre-school children
Pre-school children watching on an accompanying person's lap do not require a ticket, regardless of seat category, for up to one pre-school child per accompanying person. If a seat is required, a separate ticket must be purchased.
The following page provides information on facilities and amenities available for customers with children. Please refer to it as well.
Click here for information on watching matches with children
■For wheelchair users Purchase wheelchair seating on "Shika Ticket". Click here for information on wheelchair seating and how to arrive on the day 【Notes regarding wheelchair seating】 Click here for spectator rules Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring safe and secure match operations. Kashima Antlers Call Center
"Wheelchair seating" is a designated viewing space for wheelchair users. One accompanying person can enter for free.
【How to reserve wheelchair seating in advance】
*Please provide your name, desired match, and whether you will be using parking.
*Acceptance period: Until two days before the match (August 13th)
・You cannot watch the match while remaining in a wheelchair in seats other than the designated viewing space.
・If you have any questions, please contact the Kashima Antlers Call Center.Regarding Spectator Rules
Inquiries
Inquiry Form
support@antlers.co.jp
*We are replying to inquiries in order, but it may take some time.