In the case of a strict security system and during matches under strict security measures, in addition to the existing J-League common viewing manners and rules, new guidelines for match hosting and viewing methods have been established as measures against the novel coronavirus infection.

FC Tokyo will proceed with preparations for the match in accordance with the "J League Guidelines for Responding to the Novel Coronavirus Infection."
*Changes from the ultra-restrictive measures (5,000 person limit) are noted in red.

From the match against G Osaka on Oct 10 (Tue), we will relax the attendance restrictions and hold the game.
* Ticket details are here
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.

For Q&A regarding viewing manners, please see here

□What is required of all attendees
(1) If you are unable to attend, please have the courage to reconsider.
・If you are not feeling well (e.g., if you have symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, or abnormalities in taste or smell)
・If there are suspected cases of infection among cohabiting family members or close acquaintances
・If you have traveled to or had close contact with residents of countries or regions that have entry restrictions or require observation periods after entry imposed by the government within the past 14 days.

(2) Please do not engage in handshakes, hugs, or similar gestures.

(3) Please maintain social distancing. (During entry and exit, in line for the restroom, etc.).
* Please avoid using the restrooms and concession stands right before the match starts or during halftime, as they tend to be crowded. If possible, please use them at different times.

Please wear a mask at all times in the stadium.
* A 100% mask-wearing rate is a condition for easing the limit on the number of attendees. Staff will remind those not wearing masks, so we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

(5) Please wash your hands and disinfect your fingers frequently.
* Please bring disinfectant (portable bottles, etc.) as much as possible for infection prevention.

(6) Bringing alcohol is prohibited. Drinking inside the venue is strictly prohibited. If discovered, it will be confiscated. (No returns)

□ Items to bring for new spectators
When coming to the stadium, please bring the following items in addition to your admission ticket.
・Mask
・Handkerchief

□Entry and Exit to the Stadium
(1) Your temperature will be measured at the entrance gate, and entry will not be permitted if it is 37.5 degrees Celsius or higher. Please note that refunds will not be issued even if entry is denied. Additionally, we may ask for your contact information when denying entry.

(2) Hand sanitizers will be installed at all entrances. Please be sure to sanitize your hands.
Please bring hand sanitizer in a portable bottle and disinfect your hands frequently to prevent infection.

(3) We will not organize a waiting line to secure entry order before the venue opens.
*Please arrive with plenty of time to help disperse the crowd.
Please do not form a waiting line around the stadium in advance.
*To prioritize safety, entry may take longer than usual.

(4) Please use the gates below according to your seat type. (See the diagram below)
・Main Gate 3: Main SS Seats, Main S Seats
・Gate 2 North: Center Seats, Back Seats, Home Seats
・Back 3 Gate: Back SB Seats, Home Center Seats, Seven-Eleven Seats, Back Seats

(5) Re-entry is not allowed.

(6) From the perspective of infection prevention, regulated exits are planned after the match.
We plan to exit in the following order, but announcements will be made in the venue each time, so we ask for your cooperation in following the instructions for exiting.
・1st ⇒ Main SS seats, Main S seats
・2nd ⇒ Home SG, Home seats
・3rd ⇒ Back SB seats, Home center seats, Seven-Eleven seats, Back seats
* Announcements for exiting are scheduled to be made every 5 to 10 minutes.
* There will be no player lap after the match. Greetings will only be conducted from the pitch (grass) area.
* Once the players' greetings are finished, regulated exiting will begin.
* During regulated exiting, we ask for your understanding and cooperation in maintaining distance from those around you, both front and back, and side to side.

□Events and Vendors
(1) Events will be held with careful consideration of social distancing.
* Information about the events to be held will be provided on the official homepage and other platforms.

(2) There will be no mascot greetings outside or in the concourse.
* Details about mascot appearances will be provided on the official homepage and other platforms.

(3) Food and beverages (excluding alcohol) will be sold.
* Alcohol will not be sold. Additionally, bringing alcohol into the venue is prohibited. Drinking inside the venue is strictly prohibited. If discovered, it will be confiscated. (No returns)
※Due to expected congestion at the venue's concession stands, please bring your own food and beverages other than alcohol for infection prevention purposes.
* Information about the food and beverage vendors that will be operating will be provided on the official homepage and other platforms.

(4) Merchandise sales will be conducted.
* The stores where this will be implemented will be announced on the official homepage and other platforms.

(5) No smoking areas will be established inside the stadium.

When lining up at events, food stalls, and merchandise shops, please be mindful of social distancing and maintain space between individuals.

□Viewing Methods
(1) During the match, moving from your seat is prohibited (sitting next to someone without spacing, moving to the front of the stand to shout at players, moving to a dry area during rain, etc.).

(2) There are no visitor seats available. Please be aware that entry, viewing, and cheering while wearing the away team's uniform or merchandise is not permitted.

(3) Outside the stadium, please ensure social distancing and avoid behaviors that pose a risk of infection, such as loud shouting, singing, cheering, and crowding.

□Cheering Style
The following actions are prohibited:
・Inciting cheers
・Cheering with vocalizations such as singing or whistling
・Waving or spinning towels, large flags, and other flags
・Using megaphones, including trasta
・Percussion instruments such as drums
・High-fives, linking arms
・Cheering with big flags
・Actions that disturb other guests, such as displaying gate flags in seats
※Applause and hand clapping are permitted.

□Regarding the Display of Banners (Flags, Banners, etc.)
The display locations for banners (flags, banners, etc.) are designated. Please refrain from displaying them in areas other than the specified locations. Please follow the instructions of the staff when displaying.

【Designated Submission Location】
・Lower Level: Front row seats (excluding the main stand and central back stand)
・Upper Level: Front and rear of the back stand
【Display Time】
・To prevent infection, we plan to stagger the display of banners (flags, streamers, etc.).
・For those preparing banners (flags, streamers), please gather at the "Euro Sports Ajinomoto Stadium Store Triangle Plaza" on the stadium premises 120 minutes before the gates open.
・Temperature checks will be conducted for those preparing banners, and entry will not be permitted if the temperature is 37.5 degrees Celsius or higher.
・Additionally, it is possible to display banners (flags, streamers) after the gates open.
※Visitor banners cannot be displayed.
※The use of duct tape for attaching banners is prohibited.

□Other Prohibited Items
・Please arrive at the stadium after the opening time.
・Please refrain from waiting near the player bus area and the entrance for officials.
・If you do not have a ticket, please do not come to the stadium or its surroundings.

Please adhere to the J.League Unified Prohibition Rules (J.League Common Viewing Manners & Rules) and the FC Tokyo Soccer Match Management Regulations, as well as the J.League Guidelines for COVID-19 Response.

□Q&A
Q1. I am feeling a bit unwell, but my temperature is not over 37.5 degrees. Is it okay to go to the stadium?
If you are feeling unwell, please have the courage to refrain from attending, regardless of your body temperature.

Q2. Is there a shuttle bus?
A2. The shuttle bus will operate. For details, please refer to the official homepage and other sources.

Q3. Is there a waiting line before the gates open?
A3. There is no waiting line before the gates open. All seats are reserved. Please refrain from coming to the stadium before the gates open.

Q4. Will AO-AKA PARK be held?
A4. AO-AKA PARK will be open. It will operate from gate opening until kick-off. However, alcohol will not be sold.
Please note that AO-AKA PARK will be treated as an indoor venue.

Q5. Can I bring food or drinks that contain alcohol?
A5. Bringing alcohol is prohibited. To ensure compliance with viewing etiquette inside the stadium, we must refuse drinking alcohol within the venue. Bringing food and beverages other than alcohol is not restricted. However, as usual, bottles and cans must be transferred to paper cups.

Q6. Will there be crowding during entry and exit?
A6. Arriving just before the match is expected to be crowded. Please arrive with plenty of time to spare.
In addition, to alleviate congestion during exits, regulated exits will be implemented after the match ends.

Q7. Is it okay to place a uniform in the empty seat next to me?
A7. No problem. However, please let those around you know before placing it.

Q8. How can we create excitement during the member announcement?
A8. Cheering out loud is prohibited. Please feel free to liven things up with applause and clapping.

Q9. It’s been a while since I watched a game at Ajinomoto Stadium. I want to sing You’ll Never Walk Alone to welcome the players.
A9. Singing out loud is prohibited. It is possible to hold up scarves, etc.

Q10. How can we enhance the atmosphere during player entrance?
A10. Cheering out loud is prohibited. Please feel free to encourage with applause and hand clapping.

Q11. Can I raise a towel muffler?
A11. No problem.
However, please refrain from displaying anything that may disturb those around you. Additionally, actions such as waving or spinning towel mufflers are prohibited.

Q12. Is it allowed to raise a gate flag (geefura)?
A12. Displaying gate flags is not prohibited. However, please refrain from displaying them in a way that may disturb those around you.

Q13. Do I have to remain silent during the match?
A13. Natural sounds and applause that occur during the match are not prohibited. Please actively applaud good plays and support the players.
However, clapping and cheering that leads to group support are prohibited for infection prevention.

Q14. Is it allowed to change seats when it rains or when players approach?
It is prohibited to move from your seat during the match.

Q15. Are there any queue rules inside the stadium?
A15. When waiting in line at food and merchandise stalls, restrooms, etc., please follow the guidance (such as the signs on the ground) and maintain social distancing while queuing.
Restrooms and concession stands may be crowded just before the match starts and during halftime, so please try to avoid using them during peak times.

Q16. Are there food and beverage vendors inside the stadium?
A16. The stadium shop is open. However, alcoholic beverages are not sold.
Additionally, you are allowed to bring food and beverages other than alcohol. Please consider bringing your own to help alleviate congestion inside the venue.

Q17. It is hot and I can't wear a mask, is it okay to take it off?
A17. It is not a problem to remove your mask as a measure against heatstroke. If you remove your mask, please be mindful of social distancing and cough etiquette with those around you.

Q18. Is there a merchandise store?
A18. The merchandise store will be open, but the products available for sale will be limited.
There are no new products on the day of the match, so please consider using the official online store.

Q19. Is there a gacha machine?
A19. Gachapon is available for sale, but it will not be sold through the usual machines; instead, products will be handed over by a sales representative.
Also, please refrain from activities that may lead to congestion, such as product exchanges.

Q20. Is alcohol disinfection provided?
Alcohol disinfectant is available in the venue, but please bring your own alcohol disinfectant as much as possible.

Q21. If I forget my mask, is there a mask for sale inside the venue?
Q21. Masks are not sold at the stadium. Please be sure to prepare your own.

Q22. Is there a smoking area?
We will not install it inside the stadium.