We are pleased to announce that we have started accepting applications for the issuance of "IC Cards" for the "Hometown Kids Pass" invitation program for elementary school students in the five hometown cities.
The system will change to "IC Card" operation from the 2022 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Section 9 match against Nagoya Grampus on Sunday, April 17. Eligible children are requested to apply in advance using the registration form on the official website and receive their "IC Card" at the stadium on the day of the match. After the card is issued, they can watch all Meiji Yasuda J1 League home games free of charge until they graduate from elementary school.
■Eligible for "IC Card" issuance
・Elementary school students in grades 1-6 (as of April 2022) in the five hometown cities (Kashima City, Itako City, Kamisu City, Namegata City, Hokota City)
・Antlers School students
*Separate "IC Cards" will be issued for Junior, Junior Youth, and Youth students.
■Eligible Matches
All Meiji Yasuda J1 League matches held at Kashima Stadium from the Nagoya match on Sunday, April 17, 2022, onwards.
*For the J.League YBC Levain Cup, applications will be accepted via the official website's application form for each match, and invitations for a child and guardian pair will be conducted by lottery.
*Matches in other competitions, such as the Emperor's Cup, AFC Champions League, and preseason matches, are not eligible.
■"IC Card" Exchange Time
From one hour before opening until the end of the first half on the day of the eligible match.
■Seat Type
East Zone Unreserved Seats (2nd floor seats on the back stand side)
■How to apply for an "IC Card"
Please apply using the form below.
*A J.League ID is required to apply. If you do not have one, please register for a new one from "Apply by acquiring a J.League ID" on the dedicated application form, and then apply for an "IC Card."
【Application Acceptance Period】
Until 23:59 the day before each eligible match.
*Please note that we cannot issue an "IC Card" if you apply on the day of the match and visit the stadium.
■How to receive and enter with an "IC Card"
・On the day of the match, please receive your "IC Card" at the Hometown Kids Pass Booth outside the stadium.
・To enter, hold your "IC Card" over the dedicated reader at the entrance gate.
*You can use it from the match on the day you receive it.
【Reception Hours】
From one hour before opening until the end of the first half on the day of each eligible match.
【Reception Location】
Hometown Kids Pass Booth (between Gate 3 and Gate 4 outside the stadium)
*Please bring the application completion email sent after completing your application via the dedicated application form, and a document that confirms the name of the child using the card (such as an insurance card).
■Notes
・Guardians accompanying children using the "IC Card" to watch the match should purchase tickets for the East Zone (unreserved seats) via "Shikakko Ticket".
・The content of this guide may change due to social conditions.
・If you lose your "IC Card," please contact the Antlers Call Center. In that case, a reissuance fee of 2,200 yen (tax included) will be required. Also, the reissuance process will take about 3-4 weeks, so please keep it safe after issuance.
■Contact Information
Please contact us using the form or email below.
Kashima Antlers Call Center
Inquiry Form
support@antlers.co.jp
*We respond to inquiries in order during business hours, but it may take time depending on the number of inquiries.