On Saturday, January 31, 2026, the "Love Stadium Tour in Mercari Stadium," hosted by ANTLERS BUSINESS CLUB, was held at Mercari Stadium.
This event was held as part of the "Philosophy Sponsorship Activities (*)" undertaken with member companies of ANTLERS BUSINESS CLUB. Its purpose was to provide a new venue for encounters and interactions through the shared bond of Antlers, aiming to help curb the regional issue of "a declining youth population, who will be the next generation."
This time, with the cooperation of IBJ Co., Ltd., a major marriage support company, 35 men and women in their 20s and 30s participated, and lively interactions unfolded in the special setting of the stadium.
1. Meals x Group Talk
First, the event began with group talks while enjoying delicious food. Participants, who initially seemed nervous, quickly broke into smiles as soon as discussions about Antlers began, touching on "favorite players" and "memorable matches." It was striking how smoothly they connected, almost as if they weren't meeting for the first time, all thanks to their shared hobby.
2. Love Mini-Game "Partner-Finding Bingo Game"
Next was the "Partner-Finding Bingo Game," where participants actively conversed with each other. The venue was filled with enthusiastic energy as participants sought out members of the opposite sex who matched conditions on their cards, such as "men who played soccer" or "people born in January." Each time "Bingo!" was called out, applause erupted from those around, and successful pairs received splendid prizes. It was a highly exciting time where opportunities for conversation naturally arose.
3. Stadium Tour
As the interactions deepened, participants embarked on a backstage tour, exploring areas of the stadium usually off-limits. Seeing the pitch where players battle it out and the interview room for press conferences created a special sense of excitement that further brought participants closer together.
4. One-on-One Talk
The event concluded with "One-on-One Talk," where everyone conversed with every member of the opposite sex. Participants engaged in one-on-one conversations with those they were interested in from the group talks or wanted to get to know better, using profile screens as a guide. Their expressions were utterly serious as they tried to appeal and listen attentively within the limited time.
This event resulted in 8 successful matches (16 people)!
It can be said that sharing a common experience over half a day led to a very high matching rate.
Thank you very much to all who participated. We hope that these new encounters will expand your circle of connections, and we eagerly look forward to welcoming you back to Mercari Stadium to watch a match, either as a couple or with your new friends.
(*) What are Philosophy Sponsorship Activities?
ANTLERS BUSINESS CLUB will continue to promote activities that contribute to regional and social development through the power of sports.
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