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We are pleased to announce that we will be holding the "NIPPON STEEL Curtain Raiser Match" for elementary school students on the pitch of Kashima Stadium before the 2023 J.LEAGUE YBC Levain Cup Group Stage Matchday 6 against Albirex Niigata on Sunday, June 18th, and we are now accepting applications for participants.

On the day of the event, participants will form teams and enjoy playing freely barefoot on the stadium pitch before the match.
Let's have fun playing soccer together before watching the match!

Please come and visit Kashima Stadium!

Eligible Match / Application & Day Schedule

Sunday, June 18th, 18:00 Kick-off (Stadium opens at 15:00)
2023 J.LEAGUE YBC Levain Cup Group Stage Matchday 6 vs Albirex Niigata

■Application Deadline
Thursday, June 8th, 23:59

■Lottery Result Announcement
Saturday, June 10th, 18:00

■Day Schedule
Lower Grades (Elementary School Grades 1-3)
・15:00 Assembly / Team assignment
・15:20 Kick-off (10-minute halves)
・15:40 End

Upper Grades (Elementary School Grades 4-6)
・15:35 Assembly / Team assignment
・15:55 Kick-off (10-minute halves)
・16:15 End

Location

Pitch inside Kashima Soccer Stadium

Participants

Lower Grades (Elementary School Grades 1-3): 50 participants
Upper Grades (Elementary School Grades 4-6): 50 participants
*If there are too many applications, participants will be selected by lottery.

Participation Conditions

・Participation is free.
・Non-SÓCIO and non-fan club members can also apply.
*Match tickets are not included, so please purchase them individually through "Shika Ticket".

What to Bring

Full set of soccer equipment (balls will be provided by the club), water bottle
*Please do not bring your own ball as it is prohibited inside the stadium.

Application Form

Click here to apply

*J.LEAGUE ID registration is required to apply. If you do not have a J.LEAGUE ID, please register a new one using the form above and then apply.
*You can apply for multiple matches with one application.
*Lottery results will be sent to the email address registered with your J.LEAGUE ID.

Notes

・During the curtain raiser match, guardians should watch from the stands. After the match, a coach will lead the children to the dismissal area.
・Please note that the event may be canceled suddenly due to severe weather or pitch conditions. In case of cancellation, there will be no transfer to another match.
・Participating children and their guardians must purchase their own tickets through "Shika Ticket".

Click here to purchase web tickets

Inquiries

Kashima Antlers Call Center
Email address: support@antlers.co.jp