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We are pleased to announce that a "Curtain Raiser Match" for elementary school students will be held on the pitch of Kashima Stadium before the 2024 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Matchweek 8 against Kyoto Sanga F.C. on Saturday, April 13th.

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

In addition, a special event "Family Unity -Kids Day-" will be held during the Kyoto match, with various activities for families to enjoy with their children. Please come to Kashima Stadium!

Target Match / Application & Day-of Schedule

Saturday, April 13th, Kickoff at 15:00 (Gates open at 12:00, planned)
2024 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Matchweek 8 vs Kyoto Sanga F.C.

■Application Deadline
March 27th (Wednesday) 23:59

■Lottery Result Announcement
March 29th (Friday) 18:00

■Day-of Schedule
Lower Grades (Elementary School Grades 1-3)
・11:50 Assembly / Team assignment
・12:20 Kickoff (10-minute halves)
・12:40 End

Upper Grades (Elementary School Grades 4-6)
・12:35 Assembly / Team assignment
・12:55 Kickoff (10-minute halves)
・13:15 End
*There was an error in the implementation schedule, which has been corrected as of March 16th.
*The schedule may change. We will inform you when we contact you about the lottery results.

Location

Pitch inside Kashima Soccer Stadium

Eligibility & Number of Participants

Lower Grades (Elementary School Grades 1-3): 50 participants
Upper Grades (Elementary School Grades 4-6): 50 participants
*Grades are based on the 2024 academic year.
*If there are too many applications, participants will be selected by lottery.

Participation Conditions

・Participation fee is free.
・Non-SÓCIO and non-fan club members are also eligible to apply.
*Match tickets are not included, so please purchase them individually via "Kashi-Tike".

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

Apply here

*J.LEAGUE ID registration is required for application. If you do not have a J.LEAGUE ID, please register for a new one using the form above before applying.
*You can apply for multiple matches with one application.
*We will notify you of the lottery results via the email address registered with your J.LEAGUE ID.

Notes

・During the curtain raiser match, guardians should watch from the stands. After the match, coaches will lead the children to the dismissal area.
・Please note that the event may be canceled unexpectedly due to severe weather or pitch conditions. In case of cancellation, there will be no rescheduling to another match, so please be aware of this in advance.
・Participants and their guardians are requested to purchase their own match tickets via "Kashi-Tike".

Purchase Tickets Here

Inquiries

Kashima Antlers Call Center
Inquiry Form
support@antlers.co.jp

*We respond to inquiries in order during business hours, but it may take some time depending on the number of inquiries.