[Updated: 8/2]
・Additional details about the "Tamagawa Photo Classico" have been added.
・The kickoff time for the Tamagawa 'Co'lassico has been decided.
August 11 (Sun, Holiday) 2024 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Sec. 26 vs Kawasaki Frontale (19:00 Kick-off / Ajinomoto Stadium) is the '44th Tamagawa Classico'.
This is the 44th edition of the "Tamagawa Classico." We invite you to come and support us in the match against Kawasaki Frontale, facing each other across the Tamagawa River, at our home Ajinomoto Stadium!
□Target Match
August 11 (Sun, Holiday)
2024 Meiji Yasuda J1 League
Sec. 26 FC Tokyo vs Kawasaki Frontale
(19:00 Kick-off / Ajinomoto Stadium)
□Implementation Details
1. 'Tamagawa Lions'
The 44th traditional match. To support the players' fierce performances, we will hold an event themed '44 (shishi) = Lion' to enhance the excitement of the Clasico.
① Drawing Competition! 'Lion Drawing Showdown'
In line with the "lion," players from both clubs who are proud of their drawing skills will compete.
Players will post their drawings on X, and the outcome will be determined by votes from fans and supporters.
Details will be announced on the official FC Tokyo X. Please join us.
*This event is a pre-event leading up to the match day.
② Tamagawa Classico Pre-Match Talk 'Lion Dialogue'
We plan to hold a dialogue featuring players connected to each club. They will discuss their special feelings about the Tamagawa Classico. It is scheduled to be published in various media and FC Tokyo's 'FANZONE'.
* Details will be announced here as soon as they are decided.
*This event is a pre-event leading up to the match day.
*Please note that the content may change due to circumstances.
2. 44th Tamagawa Classico Commemorative Goods
To commemorate the 44th Tamagawa Classico, we will be selling limited edition goods featuring the Tamagawa Lions design.
Please wear FC Tokyo designed merchandise and support us in the heated battle.
* Details will be announced here as soon as they are decided.
*The product image is a work-in-progress representation.
3. Reflecting on the heated match through photos! 'Tamagawa Photo Clasico'
We are holding a special project for the Tamagawa Clasico with the photo support service "Photo Support" where sports fans can share photos taken at stadiums!
The "Tamagawa Classico" has produced numerous dramas and dramatic goals so far.
Each photo you capture with your camera or smartphone, whether it's a scene from an intense battle or the players' emotional expressions, becomes a part of the history of the "Tamagawa Classico" and serves as a prologue to further battles.
Let's look back at the Tamagawa Classico with your photos!
・Campaign Overview
In the "Tamagawa Photo Classico", the outcome is determined by the total number of "submitted photos" and "likes"!
You can send as many photos as you like.
You can participate just by liking photos posted by other users!
・How to Participate
Post photos from each team's photo support site or give a "like!".
◇For photo support details, please see here
・Period
Aug 2 (Fri) ～ Aug 10 (Sat)
◇The campaign page is here
We are waiting for your favorite photos and enthusiastic reactions!
Let's share the excitement of sports together with Photo Support!
4. "Tamagawa 'Co'lassico" Held
Before the match of the top team's '44th Tamagawa Classico', we will hold a match called 'Tamagawa "Co"lassico' featuring children from both clubs' academies, who will carry the future of the clubs. Please pay attention to the children's passionate play!
【Match Card】
FC Tokyo Soccer School Advanced Class vs Kawasaki Frontale U-12
【Implementation Time】
Around 17:40
(Implemented at 8 minutes into each half)
*The image is from a previous Tamagawa Classico.
5. Tamagawa Classico Original Streetlight Banner Flag Display
To commemorate the Tamagawa Classico, we will display the Tamagawa Classico original streetlight banner flags around Ajinomoto Stadium.
6. "Tamagawa Classico Anthem"
We will use the "Tamagawa Classico Anthem" as the entrance song for the players and as the pre-match BGM. Let's raise the voltage from before the match!
7. "Tamagawa Classico Victory Anthem"
In the 44th edition, when FC Tokyo wins at home, we will use the "Tamagawa Classico Victory Anthem." Let's seize victory at our home Ajinomoto Stadium and let the "Victory Anthem" resonate!
□What is the Tamagawa Classico...
Since the JFL era in 1997, both clubs have been honing their skills as "good rivals" through intense matches and numerous dramatic developments. In particular, in 1999, the first year of J2, FC Tokyo emerged from Tokyo Gas with the aim of entering the J1 League, and both clubs successfully navigated a fierce promotion battle, achieving promotion to the J1 League together. Kawasaki Frontale was relegated to J2 League after one year, but they were promoted again in 2005 and are once again engaged in fierce battles between the two clubs.
The history of competing while enhancing each other in this land divided by the Tamagawa River shows excitement that rivals the "derbies" held in other cities. Moving forward, we will cherish the history of both sides and aim to establish this battle as a tradition. Therefore, we have named it "Tamagawa Classico," combining the symbol that separates the two clubs, the "Tamagawa," with the Spanish term for "traditional match," which is "Clasico."
The name "Tamagawa Classico" started in 2007, but to honor the history of fierce battles between FC Tokyo and Kawasaki Frontale, we count it as "Tamagawa Classico" starting from the battles in 1999, the inaugural year of J2. There were a total of 10 matches from 1999 to 2006. The project started in 2007, and the first match, held on May 6, 2007, was positioned as the "11th Tamagawa Classico" during Kawasaki Frontale's home game. Moving forward, both clubs will continue to strive for excellence, aiming to build a history of 50, 100, 200 matches, and beyond.
The current match record is FC Tokyo with 11 wins, 9 draws, and 23 losses.
Both clubs have agreed that only matches counted as the Tamagawa Classico will be from the 'league matches' only. (Matches in cup competitions, including the Emperor's Cup, will not be counted.)
