With the cooperation of Showa Sangyo Co., Ltd., our club's official partner, various events were held, including providing prizes for the online gift campaign "Dokodemo ShikaBIG."
At the entrance gate, 10,000 "SHOWA Excite Match Original Leisure Sheets" were distributed free of charge to the first visitors.
Outside the stadium, a special Food Drive booth was set up. In collaboration with Showa Sangyo Co., Ltd., Ibaraki Prefecture, and the NPO Food Bank Ibaraki, a Food Drive activity was held to collect food and donate it to individuals in need and welfare organizations. Two people who donated were selected by lottery to receive a "2022 NIKE Replica Uniform (1ST short sleeve)."
Before kickoff, a kick-in ceremony was held by Mr. Junji Kokuryo, Managing Executive Officer and Director of Showa Sangyo Co., Ltd.
Also, during halftime, a "Halftime Lottery" was held using the large vision screen in the stadium. "SHOWA EXCITE MATCH Original Food Loss Statement Posters" and "2022 NIKE Replica Uniforms (1ST short sleeve) signed by players" were presented as prizes.
＜Family Unity -Kids Day-＞
In celebration of "Children's Day" on May 5th, a special event "Family Unity -Kids Day-" was held. Many interactive events for children were carried out.
The regular Kids Area at home games was enjoyed free of charge by children in elementary school grade 6 and below.
At the foot darts in the Kids Area, there was also a "Challenge the Players!" event. Children challenged the records of players Yuma, Ueda, Araki, and Someno.
Two "Player Impersonation Photo Booths," featuring designs of player introduction images, were set up both inside and outside the stadium. Visitors enjoyed taking photos pretending to be players.
A "Kids Stamp Rally" was held, and participants who collected stamps by participating in events such as the "Player Impersonation Photo Booth," "Photo Spot," and "Kids Area" received player cards as participation prizes, and 10 people were selected by lottery to receive uniforms signed by players.
At the Bokusen no Sato Sports Park, the "NIPPON STEEL presents Matchday Festival powered by LIGUA" was held.
Also, on the stadium pitch before the match, the "NIPPON STEEL Curtain Laser Match" was held. Elementary school students in 5th and 6th grade who were selected through general application participated in the first session, and elementary school students in 3rd grade from the Antlers School Special Training Course participated in the second session. Blessed with fine weather, they seemed to enjoy playing barefoot.
After the match, an "Experience the Pitch Grass Event" for elementary school students was held on the stadium pitch. They experienced the valuable post-match pitch.
*Masks were removed only for photography.
Friendly Town Days "Katori City Day"
In addition to promoting the Suigo Sawara Ayame Festival by Miss Ayame and others, events such as the "Katori City PR Quiz & Lottery" and sales of local specialties were also held.
Ibaraki Products Fair
Many people enjoyed delicious local Ibaraki menus, such as the "Mori Pan Dog" from Kirarakan Mori no Ishigama Bakery.
Outdoor Food and Drink Stalls
The popular outdoor food and drink stalls were also a great success. Many people enjoyed food and drinks before the match.
Fan Club Member Exclusive "Club Legends Talk Show & Documentary Screening"
To commemorate the decision to release Blu-ray & DVD of the club's first feature-length documentary series "FOOTBALL DREAM: The Glory and Struggles of Kashima Antlers," a talk show featuring Atsushi Yanagisawa (Youth Director), Mitsuo Ogasawara (T.A), and Koji Nakata (C.R.O), along with a screening of the work, was held for fan club members.
After the match, a screening was also held for all attendees.
We will continue to hold unique events at home games, so please come to Kashima Stadium early!