NEWS News

[Updated: 9/12]
Added information about the entrance gate and re-entry gate.

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.

This match is not a test match for vocal support operations. Please be aware that the match will be conducted with the usual viewing etiquette.

□About the Unified Prohibited Rules of the J.League
To provide a safe and comfortable match viewing experience for stadium visitors, FC Tokyo conducts safety management and security for matches based on management regulations. When attending matches, we ask for your support in accordance with the spirit of fair play, and kindly request that you comply with the prohibited acts 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 actions 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 other than the one where the violation occurred.

□Regarding Filming and Video Usage Inside the Stadium During Match Broadcasts
All or part of the footage (including still images) filmed inside the stadium (including concourses) for the purpose of match broadcasts, etc. (including portraits of individual visitors, banners, flags, chants, and other creations) may be used for purposes other than match broadcasts as described below. Please be aware of this in advance.
(1) Use on large video screens inside the stadium and various monitors installed within the venue
(2) Use in official J.League and club media
(3) Use in news programs and related media
(4) Use in video productions and various merchandise created by the J.League or parties designated by the J.League (including partner companies)

□ 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 behavioral restrictions by medical institutions, etc. (including cases where you have tested positive before receiving a positive diagnosis)
・If there are people living with you or close acquaintances suspected of being infected
・If you have traveled within the past 14 days to countries or regions subject to entry restrictions or observation periods imposed by the government, and are under behavioral restrictions by public authorities
(2) Please refrain from handshakes, hugs, and similar physical contact.
(3) Please maintain social distancing. (When entering or exiting, in lines for restrooms, 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 as much as 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, according to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announcement (regarding effects on infants and children, question 10). For preschool children aged 2 and older, mask wearing is recommended; however, if they wear masks, guardians and surrounding adults should carefully monitor the child’s condition. If the child is unwell or finds it difficult to wear a mask continuously, there is no need to force mask wearing. If masks are not worn, please cooperate with other infection prevention measures such as social distancing together with the guardian.
(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 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 to Bring In
Except when deemed necessary by the operations and safety manager, please refrain from bringing items prohibited by the J.League unified prohibited items list as well as 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 180 minutes before the match starts, but this may change, so please check the official homepage for updates.

(2) The entrance gate differs depending on the type of ticket. Please enter through the gate that corresponds to your ticket type.
Even for the same seating type, please note that the entrance gate differs depending on the north or south side and the level.
[B Gate]
Main SSS Reserved Seats, Main SS Reserved Seats North Side (1st Level), Main S Reserved Seats North Side (1st Level)
[D Gate]
Main SSS Reserved Seats, Main SS Reserved Seats South Side (1st Level), Main S Reserved Seats South Side (1st Level), Visitor Seats
[H Gate]
Back Center Reserved Seats (1st Level), Back Seats (1st Level), Home Seats (1st Level), South Side Seats (1st Level)
[A1 Gate]
Premium seats with lounge, Main SS designated seats North side (2nd level), Main S designated seats North side (2nd level), Back Center UF designated seats, Back Center designated seats (2nd level), Back UF designated seats, Seven-Eleven seats, Back seats (2nd level), Home UF designated seats, Home seats (2nd level)
【E1 Gate】
Lounge seats, Main SS designated seats South side (2nd tier), Main S designated seats South side (2nd tier), Back Center UF designated seats, Back Center designated seats (South side), Back UF designated seats, Seven-Eleven seats, Back seats (2nd tier), South side seats (2nd tier)
【A2・A6 Gate】
Main Upper Tier Reserved Seats, Back Seats (3rd Tier), Home Seats (3rd Tier)
【E2・E6 Gate】
Main Upper Tier Reserved Seats, Back Seats (3rd Tier), South Side Seats (3rd Tier)
The third tier will be sold sequentially depending on the sales status of the first and second tiers of each stand.

(3) Temperature will be measured at the entrance gate, and entry will not be allowed if it is 37.5°C or higher.
Please note that refunds will not be provided even if admission is refused. Also, when admission is refused, we may ask for your contact information.

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

(5) Re-entry is allowed.
<Re-entry Gate>
Gate B, Gate D, Gate F, Gate H, Gate A1, Gate E1
<Re-entry Time>
From opening (scheduled at 16:00) 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 exits.
Please understand and cooperate as we may implement regulated exit depending on the congestion situation on the day.

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

(2) The first tier of home seats and visitor seats are standing areas where you can stand and cheer.
The standing area does not force spectators to stand. It is an area where people standing will not be asked to "please sit down." Continuous standing while watching in other areas is prohibited.

(3) Watching the game while wearing visitor goods is only allowed in the following areas.
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 inside the concourse.
Those wearing visitor team uniforms and goods are not allowed to enter the North Side Stand (1st to 3rd tiers). Also, those wearing FC Tokyo uniforms and goods are not allowed to enter the South Side Stand (visitor seating area), so please be careful.

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

Support Style

(1) The following cheering actions are prohibited.
・Inciting cheers (excluding leading clapping with drums)
・Cheering with voices such as singing songs, whistling
・Use of megaphones including tramagas
・High-fives, linking arms
・Cheering using big flags
*Clapping and hand clapping are allowed.
*Even outside the stadium, please ensure social distancing and avoid actions that pose infection risks such as loud shouting, singing, cheering, and crowding.

(2) Regarding the Use of Noise-Making Instruments
・Allowed noise makers: Drums only (Noise makers other than drums are not allowed)
・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 large flag: Flag part (vertical 1m or more × horizontal 1m or more) + pole 1m or more
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 Home seats first tier in the area below

②Visitor Seats Level 1
※Please note that it is prohibited to be in areas other than the designated area to ensure the safety of all attendees.
* When using large flags, please be careful not to inconvenience other spectators around you. The organizer may prohibit bringing in or using flags if they judge the content to be defamatory, abusive, racist, for advertising purposes, against 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, banners, etc.) have been determined. Please refrain from displaying them in locations other than the specified ones. Please follow the instructions of the staff when displaying.

[Designated Banner Submission Location]

◇For more details, please see the PDF at the bottom

(1) FC Tokyo Banner Display Possible Locations
① North Side Stand and Back Stand, South Side Stand (South Side Seat Area) [1st Tier] Front Wall Section

② North Side Stand and Back Stand, South Side Stand (South Side Seat Area part) [1st tier] Front part of the wheelchair seating area
(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.

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 (visitor seating area)

② South Side Stand (Visitor Seat Area Part) [1st Level] Front Part of Wheelchair Seating Area
(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.

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