Various events were held with the cooperation of Kaneka Corporation, a club official partner.
Many banners and decorations showcasing the relationship between Kaneka and Antlers were set up at the stadium, enhancing the atmosphere of the home game.
At the entrance gate, the first 15,000 attendees received a free "Support Sheet" and "R-1 Lactic Acid Bacteria Fruit Gummy," a Kaneka Food product.
Outside the stadium, a Kaneka booth was set up. A photo spot featuring the players welcomed fans and supporters.
The first 2,500 attendees received "Watashi no Chikara® ENERGY" and either "Watashi no Chikara® Q10 Yogurt" or "Watashi no Chikara® Q10 Yogurt Drink Type."
A raffle was held for those who followed the official Instagram account of "Green Planet", with prizes such as autographed posters from the players.
Many people also showed interest in the fatigue and stress measurement, which measures the effectiveness of reduced coenzyme Q10 in combating fatigue and stress, using a dedicated device.
Before kickoff, a kick-in ceremony was held. The kicker was Koichi Sugawara, Chairman and Representative Director of Kaneka, and the escort was Hiromi Miyake, a former Japanese national weightlifter and London and Rio Olympic medalist, who has been using Kaneka's "reduced coenzyme Q10" since her playing days.
During halftime, a video introducing the relationship between Kaneka and Antlers was shown on the big screen.
The Kaneka Award also appeared in "Shika BIG," a special gift project for attendees. A set of take-out bread from the online bread shop "Pan Musubi" was given as a prize.
"ANTLERS DAY"
To commemorate the club's founding anniversary on October 1st, "ANTLERS DAY" was held. A new artwork by artist Yu Nagaba served as the key visual for this match, and collaborative merchandise was also sold.
Outside Club Partner Booths
Takasago Thermal Engineering set up a booth, showcasing their developed product "Super Ice" and offering a virtual reality (VR) experience. They also had a photo spot with panels and a raffle for prizes.
Rygua also set up a Dr. Supporter booth, where they held a lottery to win prizes such as a player-autographed 22 NIKE replica uniform (1ST) and "Dr. Supporter Warm and Lasting Foot Comfort Socks," and offered a blood flow measurement experience.
Ibaraki Co-op, a member of the ANTLERS BUSINESS CLUB, also set up a booth. They held a lottery with prizes such as various original Co-op products and a Suzuki Yuma-autographed 22 NIKE replica uniform (1ST).
Hometown Days & Friendly Town Days
On this day, Hometown Days "Namegata Day" and Friendly Town Days "Hitachi City Day," "Ushiku Day," and "Inashiki City Day" were also held, and the Mercari Road outside the stadium was bustling with activity.
Mascots from all cities gathered! They livened up the stage event.
As part of "Namegata Day," ponies also participated! Children were delighted with the horse riding experience.
On "Namegata Day," fans and supporters enjoyed the sale of frozen roasted sweet potatoes from Namegata (Namegata no Shifuku) and Shkmeruli, a Georgian traditional dish made with Namegata sweet potatoes, as well as the popular mega rice bowls.
On "Hitachi City Day," the "Hitachi Sakura Mates" visited, adding color to the sale of local specialties.
Ushiku City became a friendly town in 2021. On "Ushiku Day," yakitori donburi (grilled chicken rice bowl) and dazhi pie bento (Taiwanese fried chicken bento) made with Ushiku City's special rice were sold.
On "Inashiki City Day," delicious new Milky Queen rice from Inashiki City was distributed for free, and local specialties were sold.
Kids Area
The kids' area, which is very popular at every home game, was also a great success this time.
J-League Rookie Training
Rookie training was conducted for new players to learn about the J-League system through actual game operations, and player Mizoguchi assisted with the operation of the Kids Area and Fan Club booths.
"KAY-I Utautai" Solo Music Live
A solo music live by "KAY-I Utautai," who boasts 460,000 followers on TikTok, was held in the courtyard of Kashima Sports Center, and Shikao also participated.
ANTLERS BUSINESS CLUB SPORTS FESTA
The ANTLERS BUSINESS CLUB SPORTS FESTA was held at Boku-den no Sato Sports Park, where many children experienced the joy of playing sports. Club legend Narahashi also participated as a guest and enjoyed interacting with the children.
In-Stadium Events
In conjunction with "Oggi," a special photo spot featuring 6 players and Nakata C.R.O. appeared, and collaborative merchandise was also sold.
To commemorate the launch of the new sports lottery "WINNER" on Monday, September 26th, extra editions were distributed.
A help desk was set up for the "Multi-Angle Video Experience Seat," which has been on sale since the home game against Urawa. We assisted those who purchased tickets with viewing instructions and allowed for on-the-day option purchases.
The "Multi-Angle Video Experience Seat", including options, is still available for purchase for the final home game against Gamba Osaka on Saturday, November 5th, so please give it a try!
We conducted a "J.LEAGUE TEAM AS ONE Relief Fund" fundraising campaign for areas severely affected by Typhoon No. 15 in Reiwa 4. The total amount of donations received from everyone will be compiled by the club and, after confirming the recipient in cooperation with the J.League, will be announced on the official website.
We conducted awareness activities for the "Campaign to Brighten Society" as part of a nationwide effort to build a safe and secure community free of crime and delinquency.
Legends Seats with Zico CA and Nakata C.R.O.
Legends Seats were held, offering an opportunity to interact with Zico, the Club Advisor who is currently visiting Japan, and Nakata C.R.O. Those who purchased these premium viewing tickets enjoyed a conversation time with Zico CA before the match, a museum tour led by Nakata C.R.O., and a pre-match commentary.
Zico CA was also delighted with the impromptu autograph session and commemorative photos. He expressed deep gratitude to everyone who supports the club.
Antlers Achievement Award Commemoration Event
A commemorative plaque awarding ceremony was held for GK Assistant Coach Hitoshi Sogahata, Takuya Nozawa, and Atsuto Uchida, who were recognized with the Antlers Achievement Award.
Unfortunately, Mr. Nozawa, who was unable to attend, sent a message to all visitors, which was screened on the large display.
In addition, a special talk show was held with Mr. Uchida and Mr. Nakata C.R.O.
Furthermore, special illustration stickers of the three legends were distributed free of charge to all visitors. The entire Antlers family shared this special moment.
We will continue to hold elaborate events at future home games, so please arrive at Kashima Stadium early!