NEWS News

As announced by the J.League on May 31 (Tue) regarding the phased introduction of vocal support in official matches, FC Tokyo will host the match against Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo on July 6 (Wed) as part of the 2022 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Sec. 20.

In preparation for the event, please check the changes and important notes compared to regular matches. Additionally, for those who have chosen the refund method for the home free seating SOCIO, we have set a period for accepting refund requests, so those who wish to request a refund are kindly asked to apply within the specified period.

Additionally, the ticket sales overview, including the start date and other details, as well as viewing etiquette, may differ from usual. Please check them together.

◇Ticket Information is here
◇Spectator Etiquette is here

□Target Match
Wednesday, July 6, 2022 Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company J1 League Sec. 20
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo Match (Kickoff 19:00 / Ajinomoto Stadium)
*The matches on Jul 2 (Sat) against Fukuoka and Jul 17 (Sun) against Iwata are not applicable. Please note that the matches will be held with the same viewing manners as before.

□ Changes and Notes for This Match
1. Establishment of Vocal Cheering Areas
Only the following seat types will be designated as "Vocal Cheering Areas" and will be arranged in a checkerboard pattern.
・Home General Admission Lower Tier
・Visitor General Admission Lower Tier
* The upper tier stands for each are not "Vocal Cheering Areas."
* Ticket checks will be conducted when entering the "Vocal Cheering Areas," so please present your ticket when entering these areas.
* In these areas, wearing non-woven fabric masks is mandatory and there are restrictions on eating and drinking. Please check the Spectator Manners for details.
* The seat type change service to general admission seats for SOCIO reserved seat holders is also available for this match, but please note that if the applicable seat type is sold out, seat changes will not be possible.

[Seat Map]

【About Seat Spacing】
For this match, only the home and visitor free seating areas designated as the "Cheering Area" will have a checkerboard seating arrangement with one seat left empty in front, behind, and to the sides.
*Due to the structure of the stadium, there may be areas where the seating is not arranged in a regular pattern. Thank you for your understanding.

Tickets will be sold with seats filled except in the vocal cheering area.

2. Stadium Capacity Limit at 50% and Attendance for SOCIO and Corporate Annual Ticket Holders
Based on the J.League's established COVID-19 response guidelines and the government's basic policy, stadium capacity is limited to 50%.
As mentioned earlier, the "Cheering Area" will have spaced seating, but outside of the "Cheering Area," seating will be close together.
There is no 50% limit per seat type; ticket sales will end as soon as the number of tickets sold reaches 50% of the stadium's capacity, so please purchase your tickets early.

[To all SOCIO members]
Although there is a 50% capacity limit, seating with spacing will only be available in the lower section of the home free seating, so it will be conducted under Pattern A. You can enter with your SOCIO card regardless of the pre-assigned seating method or refund method.
Refunds will only be accepted for home free seating SOCIO members who have selected the refund method. (See below 3.)

【Corporate Annual Ticket Holders】
Corporate annual ticket holders can use the exchange voucher.
Please bring your exchange ticket for the match and proceed to the exchange tent for processing.
*For those with home free seating, we will ask for your preference of lower or upper tier at the time of exchange and provide the tickets accordingly.

3. Regarding the acceptance of refunds for home unreserved seats SOCIO with refund method selection
Regarding the refund method, it is stated at the time of sale that "Refunds will be provided for matches held with restrictions where seating must be spaced apart."
For this match, all home free seating attendees will need to maintain a distance between seats in certain areas. Therefore, we will be accepting refunds for those who wish to choose the refund method among the home free seating SOCIO options.

【How to Apply for Refund】
For members with home free seating SOCIO who have selected the refund method, we have published the application form URL on your member-exclusive My Page. Please log in to your member-exclusive My Page and access the application form from the 【Notification Announcement】 to submit your application.
◇Member-only My Page is here
※Refunds will be after the season ends
Those who have applied for a refund cannot enter this match with their SOCIO card. Additionally, the rights for resale and transfer will also be lost.
* For those who have applied for a refund, due to system settings, resale and transfer for the July 17 (Sun) Iwata match will be possible from July 8 (Fri) onwards. Please understand this in advance.

[Refund Application Deadline]
Until 23:59 on Tuesday, June 14, 2022

4. About Changing Seat Types to the Back Free Seating
On the day of the match, we will accept seat type changes to the back free seating for those who have purchased corporate annual tickets for Home Free Seating SOCIO and Home Free Seating. Please visit the member reception tents at the Main or Back stands on the day of the match.
[Target]
・Home free seating SOCIO members (both advance seating method and refund method)
・All corporate annual ticket holders for home free seating (please exchange for paper tickets at the corporate annual ticket exchange booth before entry)

【Reception Location】
Club Support Member Booth (Main/Back)

【Reception Hours】
From opening to the end of halftime

【Price】
Adults: 600 yen
U-18: 200 yen
* Payment is cash only