As this match will be held at the Japan National Stadium, some spectator manners may be different.
About the J.League Unified Prohibition Rules
Nissan Stadium provides a safe and comfortable environment for visitors to enjoy professional football matches. FC Tokyo follows the management regulations to ensure safety and security during matches. We ask for fair play and adherence to the prohibited items and J-League unified prohibited rules (J-League common viewing manners & rules) and management regulations when attending matches.
Please note that the J-League or each club will make the final decision on whether the act violates the match management regulations.
If prohibited acts or security issues occur as defined in the management regulations, 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.
◇FC Tokyo Match Management Regulations here
□Regarding filming and use of footage inside the stadium during matches and broadcasts
Video footage (including still images) taken for the purpose of broadcasting during matches inside the stadium (including the concourse) may be used for the following purposes in addition to broadcasting during matches. Please note the following:
(1) Use on the large video screens inside the stadium and various monitors installed inside the stadium
(2) Use on official J.League and club media
(3) Use on news programs and related media
(4) Use in video works produced by J.League or those designated by J.League (including partner companies) and in various merchandise for sale.
□ Prohibited items
Unless specifically required by the J-League, please refrain from bringing prohibited items listed in the J-League's unified list of prohibited items and the following items into the facility.
・Bottles, cans
※Please transfer the contents of bottles and cans to paper cups at the entrance gate before entering.
※You can bring your own plastic bottles.
・Other items that may interfere with the operation or progress of the game, or may cause inconvenience or danger to others as determined by security personnel.
Entrance and Exit to □ Stadium
(1)Opening Time
【General Opening】
17:30 (scheduled)
As this match is for all reserved seats, there will be no early entrance for SOCIO and corporate annual ticket holders.
(2)Entrance Gates
The entrance gates will vary depending on the type of ticket. Please enter from the gate that corresponds to your ticket type. Please note that even for the same seat type, the entrance gates will vary depending on the north/south side and level.
※South side reserved seats will be sold depending on the sales status of other seat types.
(3) Re-entry is possible
[Re-entry gates]
B Gate, D Gate, F Gate, H Gate, A1 Gate, E1 Gate
【Re-entry time】
From gate opening (scheduled for 17:30) until halftime
【When leaving temporarily】
Please present your ticket at the gate to receive a re-entry card.
[Re-entry]
Please present your re-entry card at the gate.
(4) Waiting List Lottery Entry
We will not be conducting this as all seats are designated seats.
Please do not form a pre-waiting line around the stadium.
□ Viewing Rules
(1) All seats are designated seats
During the game, it is prohibited to move from your seat (such as moving to the front of the stand to cheer on the players). Please watch the game from your designated seat.
(2) Standing Area
The first layer of home seats and the first layer of visitor seats can be used as standing areas for cheering. However, standing is not mandatory in these areas. These areas are not designated for people to sit down. Standing in other areas is prohibited.
(3) Visitor Merchandise Wearable Area
Wearing visitor team merchandise is only allowed in the following areas:
・Visitor seats
・Main SS designated seats (south side)
・Main S designated seats (south side)
※Main SS designated seats (south side) and Main S designated seats (south side) are mixed areas.
※Wearing visitor team merchandise and cheering for the visitor team is strictly prohibited in areas other than those mentioned above.
※Please note that Main SSS designated seats are designated as FC Tokyo cheering seats regardless of north or south side.
(4) Traffic Restrictions in the Concourse
Those wearing visitor team uniforms or merchandise are not allowed to enter the north side stand (1st-3rd layer). Similarly, those wearing FC Tokyo uniforms or merchandise are not allowed to enter the visitor designated area in the south side stand (1st-3rd layer).
(5) Displaying Banners (Flags and Banners)
The designated locations for displaying banners (flags and banners, etc.) have been determined. Please refrain from displaying them in areas other than the designated locations. Please follow the instructions of the staff when displaying banners.
[Designated Location for Banners]
◇For more information, please see here.
[FC Tokyo Banner Display Locations]
①Front wall of the North and Back stands
②Front area of the wheelchair seating area on the 1st level of the North and Back stands (limited to items under 1m in height)
※Please display it below from the position of the iron plate on the lower part of the handrail in order to secure the view of customers using wheelchair seats.
③Back Stand, North Side Stand, South Side Stand (South Side Designated Seat Area) [3rd Layer] Front Wall Section
※Only posters from the bottom of the handrail are allowed, and please refrain from posting that obstructs the view of customers on the second tier. (Limited to items with a height of 1m or less)
④Field gate side wall
⑤North side stand [2nd and 3rd tier]・South side stand (South side designated seat area) [3rd tier] Front of wheelchair seat area in the center (Limited to items with a height of 1m or less)
※Please display below from the position of the iron plate at the bottom of the handrail.
[Visitor Team Banner Display Location]
①Front wall surface of the 1st layer of the South Side Stand
②Front area of the wheelchair seating area in the center of the 2nd and 3rd layers of the South Side Stand (limited to items under 1m in height)
※Please display it below from the position of the iron plate on the lower part of the handrail in order to secure the view of customers using wheelchair seats.
Field Gate Side Wall
[Banner Display Time]
①FC Tokyo Banner
For those who are preparing banners (flags, banners), please gather at "H Gate" 120 minutes before the opening.
Banners (flags, banners) can also be displayed after the gate is opened.
②Visitor Team Banner
This will be displayed after the gates open. Pre-display is not possible.
※Please confirm with the staff in advance and follow their instructions when posting.
※ The use of duct tape when attaching banners is prohibited.
(6) Use of musical instruments
Use of musical instruments outside of designated areas is not allowed.
・Available seats for taiko drum use
①Area below the first layer of designated seats
②Visitor Reserved Seat
(7) Use of Flags
【Definition of Flag】
Flag section (vertical 1m or more × horizontal 1m or more) + pole 1m or more
※If the size of the flag and pole is 1m or more in any one place, it will be considered a large flag. However, L flags are not included in this category.
・Area where large flags can be used
①Home Designated Seat 1st Floor Area
②Visitor Reserved Seat
※Please note that it is prohibited to ensure the safety of all visitors in places other than the designated area.◈
※When using the large flag, please be sure to pay attention to the surrounding customers.
The organizer may prohibit bringing and using items that are deemed defamatory, discriminatory, for advertising purposes, against public order and morals, or otherwise unsuitable for the game venue.
Prohibited Actions
Unless specifically deemed necessary by the management and safety officer, please refrain from engaging in any of the following actions at any facility, in accordance with the J-League's unified prohibited actions and the following items:
- Banners (flags, banners, etc.) that may be considered defamatory or discriminatory are prohibited from being displayed or acted upon. As a general societal norm, and as a club, if we determine that it constitutes defamation or discrimination, we will remove the display items, issue a warning for the action, and if it continues, ask for the person to leave. In addition, if such prohibited actions are taken, there may be a penalty of being banned from entering future games.
・Use gum tape when attaching a banner.
・Confetti, streamers, balloons are allowed to be brought and used.
・Use of laser pointers.
・Throwing of all objects including stones, coins, bottles and cans, fireworks, and smoke bombs from the stands.
・Intentional place-taking (flags, strings, tapes, flagpoles, etc.). Please check here for details.
・No bringing or using drums or large flags outside of designated areas.
・No crossing, sitting, or standing up on the front fence of the stands.
・Stand up on the chair, or watch and support by putting your feet on the back of the chair.
- Watch and support the game by leaning forward from the front of the upper stand.
・Group cheering activities in the concourse.
- Acts that may interfere with the operation or progress of the game, or cause inconvenience or danger to others, as determined by security personnel.
Other
・Please refrain from waiting for players near the player bus area and the entrance for officials.
・Baby strollers cannot be stored. If you come to the venue with a baby stroller, please use the stroller storage near the entrance gate. We cannot take any responsibility for loss or damage.
・There is no general parking at the Japan National Stadium, so please use public transportation.
