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In matches during the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to the existing J-League common viewing manners and rules, we will proceed with preparations in accordance with the newly established "J-League COVID-19 Response Guidelines" as measures against the novel coronavirus infection.

The situation regarding the spread of the novel coronavirus infection, government announcements, and decisions by local governments may lead to sudden changes in restrictions, transition periods, and operational methods.

□About the Unified Prohibition Rules of the J League
To provide a safe and comfortable match viewing experience for stadium visitors, FC Tokyo conducts safety management and security based on management regulations. When attending the match, we ask for your support in the spirit of fair play and kindly request that you comply with the prohibited items within the stadium, the J.League unified prohibited rules (J.League Common Viewing Manners & Rules), and the FC Tokyo Management Regulations.
Please note that whether the relevant behavior violates the match operation management regulations will be ultimately determined by the J.League or each club.
If prohibited acts defined in the management regulations or acts that pose security issues occur, you may be asked to leave or be banned from entering. Furthermore, please be aware that you may also be prohibited from entering matches at stadiums other than the one where the violation occurred.

□Regarding filming and use of footage inside the stadium during the match broadcast
Images (including still images) captured for the purpose of broadcasting during matches inside the stadium (including the concourse) that feature attendees' individual portraits, banners, flags, chants, and other creations may be used for purposes other than match broadcasts as outlined below, so please be aware in advance.
(1) Use on large video screens inside the stadium and various monitors installed within the venue
(2) Use in J.League and club official media
(3) Use in news programs and related media
(4) Use in video works produced by the J.League or those designated by the J.League (including partner companies) and various sales items.

□ Requirements for All Visitors

(1) Please have the courage to refrain from visiting if it is difficult.
・If you are not feeling well (e.g., symptoms such as a fever of 37.5℃ or higher, cough, sore throat, fatigue, abnormal taste or smell)
・If you have tested positive and are under movement restrictions by medical institutions (including cases where you have tested positive before receiving a positive diagnosis)
・If there is a suspected infection in a cohabiting family member or close acquaintance
・If you have traveled to countries or regions subject to entry restrictions or observation periods by the government within the past 14 days and are under movement restrictions by public authorities
(2) Please refrain from handshakes, hugs, and similar physical contact.
(3) Please maintain social distancing (when entering/exiting, in restroom lines, etc.).
※Restrooms and concession stands tend to be crowded especially just before the match starts and during halftime, so please try to use them at other times if possible.
(4) Please wear a mask at all times inside the stadium.
※We recommend non-woven fabric masks with high filtration efficiency.
※As announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, please continue to wear masks as an infection prevention measure even after vaccination.
※Staff will remind those not wearing masks, so we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
※Infants under 2 years old may enter and watch without wearing masks, as stated by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (regarding effects on infants and children, question 10). Mask wearing is recommended for preschool children aged 2 and older, but if masks are worn, guardians and surrounding adults should carefully monitor the child's condition. If the child is unwell or cannot wear a mask continuously, do not force mask wearing. If masks are not worn, please cooperate with other infection prevention measures such as social distancing together with guardians.
(5) Please cooperate with "cough etiquette" to prevent infection from droplets caused by coughing or sneezing.
※This means covering your mouth and nose with a mask, tissue, handkerchief, or sleeve when coughing or sneezing.
(6) Please wash your hands and disinfect your fingers frequently.
From an infection prevention perspective, please bring your own disinfectant (such as a portable bottle) if possible.
(7) Temperature checks are conducted at the entrance gates.
If your temperature is 37.5℃ or higher, you will not be allowed to enter. Thank you for your understanding in advance.

□Prohibited Items
Unless deemed necessary by the management and safety officer, please refrain from bringing prohibited items as per the J League's unified prohibitions and the items listed in the following sections into the facility.
・Bottles and Cans
Please transfer the contents of bottles and cans into paper cups at the entrance gate before entering.
*Plastic bottles are allowed to be brought in.
・Items that security personnel recognize as likely to interfere with the operation or progress of other matches, or to cause inconvenience or danger to others.

□ Entry and Exit to the Stadium
(1) All seats are reserved. There will be no queue management to secure entry order before the gates open.
Please do not form a waiting line around the stadium in advance.
The gates are scheduled to open 120 minutes before the match starts, but this may change, so please check the official homepage for updates.

(2) The entrance gate varies depending on the type of seat. Please make sure to check your ticket type and the entrance gates below before entering.
Please note that the entrance gates differ depending on the north side, south side, and level, even for the same seat type.
[B Gate]
Main SSS Reserved Seats, Main SS Reserved Seats (North Side), Main S Reserved Seats (North Side), Lounge Seats (North Side), Main Upper Level Reserved Seats
【D Gate】
Main SS Reserved Seats (South Side) [1st Level], Main S Reserved Seats (South Side) [1st Level], Visitor Seats
[E1 Gate]
Lounge Seats (South Side), Main SS Reserved Seats (South Side) [2nd Level], Main S Reserved Seats (South Side) [2nd Level], Upper Main Reserved Seats, South Side Seats
[G1 Gate]
Back Center Reserved Seats [2nd Level], Back Center UF Reserved Seats, Back UF Reserved Seats, Seven-Eleven Seats, Back Seats [2nd Level]
[H Gate]
Back Center Reserved Seats [Level 1], Back Seats [Level 1・Level 3], Home UF Reserved Seats, Home Seats
Sales for the third tier will depend on the sales status of the first and second tiers in each stand.

(3) Your temperature will be measured at the entrance gate, and entry will not be allowed if it is 37.5 degrees Celsius or higher.
Even if entry is denied, refunds will not be issued, so please understand this in advance. Additionally, we may ask for your contact information when denying entry.

(4) Hand sanitizers will be installed at all entrances. Please be sure to sanitize your hands.

(5) Re-entry is allowed.
Re-entry Gates: Gate D, Gate E1, Gate G1, Gate H (see above)
Re-entry Hours: From opening (scheduled for 17:00) until halftime 【During temporary exit】
Please present your ticket at the gate to receive a re-entry card.
[Re-entry]
Please present your re-entry card at the gate.

(6) Please cooperate with infection prevention measures, such as staggering times during ejections.
Depending on the congestion situation on the day, we may implement regulated exits, so we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

□Viewing Rules
(1) All seats are reserved.
During the match, moving from your seat is prohibited (such as moving to the front of the stands to shout at the players). Please watch the match from your own seat.

(2) The home section on the first level and the visitor section can be used as standing areas for cheering.
The standing area does not require standing. It is an area where you will not ask those who are standing to "please sit down." Standing while watching is prohibited in other areas.

(3) Watching the game while wearing visitor merchandise is only allowed in the areas below.
Visitor seats, Main SS reserved seats south side, Main S reserved seats south side
Note: The main SS designated seats on the south side and the main S designated seats on the south side are mixed areas.

(4) There are traffic restrictions within the concourse.
Those wearing visitor team uniforms and merchandise are not allowed to access the North Side Stand (levels 1-3). Additionally, those wearing FC Tokyo uniforms and merchandise are not allowed to access the South Side Stand (level 1), so please be aware.

(5) Tickets will be sold with seats close together, except for lounge seats.

Support Style

(1) The following cheering activities are prohibited.
・Encouraging support (excluding leading hand clapping with drums)
・Support by singing and vocal cheering, whistling
・Use of megaphones including trasta
・High fives, arm linking
・Support using big flags
* Applause and hand clapping are permitted.
* Even outside the stadium, please ensure social distancing and avoid behaviors that pose infection risks, such as loud vocalizations, singing, cheering, and crowding.

(2) Regarding the Use of Noisemakers
・Available instruments: Drums only (no instruments other than drums can be used)
・Seats where drums can be used

① Home Section Level 1 Below Area

② Visitor Section Level 1

(3) Regarding the Use of Large Flags
・Definition of a large flag: Flag part (at least 1m vertical × at least 1m horizontal) + pole at least 1m
If the size of the flag part or the pole is 1 meter or more at any one point, it will be considered a large flag.
・Area where large flags can be used
① Below the first layer of home seats in the area listed below

② Visitor Seating 1st Tier

* Please note that it is prohibited in areas outside the designated area to ensure the safety of all attendees.
* When using large flags, please be sure to pay sufficient attention to the surrounding customers. The organizer may prohibit the bringing in and use of flags if they determine that the content is defamatory, discriminatory, for advertising purposes, contrary to public order and morals, or otherwise inappropriate for the match venue.

□Regarding the display of banners (flags, horizontal banners, etc.)
The display locations for banners (flags, horizontal banners, etc.) have been decided. Please refrain from displaying them in locations other than the designated areas. Please follow the instructions of the staff when displaying.

[Designated Banner Submission Location]

◇For more details, please see the PDF below

(1) FC Tokyo Banner Display Allowed Locations
① Front wall section of the 1st tier in the North Side Stand and Back Stand

② North Side Stand and Back Stand [1st tier] wheelchair seating area front section
(Limited to those under 1m in height)
To ensure the view for customers using wheelchair seats, please display below the upper position of the iron plate under the handrail.

③ Back Stand, North Side Stand, South Side Stand [3rd Level] Front Wall Section
Can only be displayed from below the handrail, and please refrain from displays that obstruct the view of customers in the 2nd tier. (Limited to items below 1m in height)

④ Field Gate Side Wall

⑤ North Side Stand / South Side Stand [2nd and 3rd tiers] Front area of the wheelchair seating section in the center
(Limited to those under 1m in height)
Please display below the upper position of the metal plate under the handrail

(2) Locations where visitor team banners can be displayed
① Front wall section of the 1st tier in the South Side Stand

② South Side Stand [1st Tier] Front Area of Wheelchair Seating
(Limited to those under 1m in height)
To ensure the view for customers using wheelchair seats, please display below the upper position of the metal plate under the handrail.

3rd Field Gate Side Wall

[Banner Display Time]
(1) FC Tokyo's Banner
For those preparing banners (flags, banners) in advance, please gather at the "In front of Gate H" 120 minutes before the gates open.
For those who prepare in advance, temperature checks will be conducted, and entry will not be permitted if the temperature is 37.5 degrees Celsius or higher, so please be aware of this in advance. Additionally, banners (flags, horizontal banners) can be displayed after the gates open.

(2) Visitor Team Banners
Will be displayed after the gates open. Early display is not allowed.
* Please confirm with the staff in advance and follow their instructions when posting.
* The use of duct tape when installing banners is prohibited.

□Prohibited Actions
Except when deemed particularly necessary by the operations and safety manager, please absolutely refrain from any J.League unified prohibited actions and the following acts listed below at any facility.
・The display of banners (flags, horizontal banners, etc.) or actions that could be perceived as defamation or discrimination is prohibited. As a matter of common sense in society and as a club, if we determine that something falls under defamation or discrimination, we will remove the displayed items, issue a warning for the actions, and if they do not stop, we will ask them to leave. Additionally, if such prohibited actions occur, there may be a ban on entry for subsequent matches.
・Use of duct tape when installing banners.
・Bringing in and using confetti, paper tape, and balloons.
・Use of laser pointers.
Throwing of all objects including stones, coins, bottles, cans, fireworks, and smoke bombs from the stands.
・Intentional reservation of space (flags, strings, tapes, flagpoles, etc.). For more details, please check here.
・Bringing in and using drums and large flags outside of the designated area.
・Actions such as "crossing over, sitting, standing up" on the front fence of the stand.
・Stand up from the chair or place your feet on the backrest while watching or cheering.
・Watching and cheering from the front of the upper stands.
・Group cheering activities in the concourse.
Acts recognized by security personnel as likely to disrupt the operation or progress of the match, or to cause inconvenience or danger to others.

□Others
・Please refrain from waiting near the player bus area and the entrance for officials.
・We cannot store strollers. Please use the stroller parking area near the entrance gate if you arrive with a stroller. We cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage.
・There is no public parking at the Japan National Stadium, so please use public transportation.

▽Details of Banner Display Locations Here