As this match will be held at the Japan National Stadium, some spectator manners may be different.
□About J-League Unified Prohibition Rules
In order to provide a safe and comfortable game viewing experience for stadium visitors, FC Tokyo conducts safety management and security for matches based on management regulations. When attending a game, we ask for your support in accordance with the spirit of fair play, and to comply with the prohibited items within the stadium and the J-League Unified Prohibition Rules (J-League Common Viewing Manners & Rules) and management regulations.
Please note that the J-League or each club will make the final decision on whether the act violates the match management regulations.
In the event that prohibited acts or acts that pose security problems as stipulated in the management regulations are committed, you may be subject to expulsion or entry restrictions. 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
Footage (including individual portraits of visitors, banners, flags, chants, etc.) taken for the purpose of use during match broadcasts inside the stadium (including concourses) may be used for the following purposes in addition to match broadcasts. Please be aware of this in advance.
(1) Use on large video screens inside the stadium and various monitors installed inside the stadium
(2) Use on J-League and club official media
(3) Use on news programs and related media
(4) Use in footage produced by J-League or designated parties (including partner companies) for production materials and various merchandise.
□Prohibited Items
Please refrain from bringing the following items to the facility, unless specifically permitted by the operation and safety manager or deemed necessary by the J-League's unified prohibited items policy.
・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.
・Any other items that may interfere with the operation or progress of the game, or cause inconvenience or danger to others, as determined by security personnel.
□Entry and Exit to the Stadium
(1)Gate Opening Time: 5:00 PM
※As this game is designated as all reserved seating, there will be no early entry for SOCIO or corporate season ticket holders.
(2)Entrance Gate
The entrance gate varies depending on the type of ticket. Please enter from the gate that matches your ticket type. Please note that even for the same seat type, the entrance gate may differ depending on the north/south side and level.
<1st Layer>
[B Gate]
Main SSS Reserved Seat, Main SS Reserved Seat North Side (1st Floor), Main SS Reserved Seat South Side (1st Floor), Main S Reserved Seat North Side (1st Floor), Main S Reserved Seat South Side (1st Floor)
【D Gate】
Visitor Reserved Seat
[H Gate]
Back Center Reserved Seat (1st Floor), Back Reserved Seat (1st Floor), Home Reserved Seat (1st Floor)
<2nd Layer>
【A1 Gate】
Main SS Reserved Seat North Side (2nd Floor), Main S Reserved Seat North Side (2nd Floor), Back Center UF Reserved Seat, Back Center Reserved Seat (2nd Floor), Back UF Reserved Seat, 7-Eleven Seat, Back Reserved Seat (2nd Floor), Home UF Reserved Seat, Home Reserved Seat (2nd Floor), Cushion Seat North Side
【E1 Gate】
Visitor Reserved Seat (2nd Floor)
【W8 Gate】
Main SS Reserved Seat South Side (2nd Floor), Main S Reserved Seat South Side (2nd Floor), Cushioned Seat South Side
<3rd Layer>
【A2・A6 Gate】
Main Upper Reserved Seat, Back Reserved Seat (3rd floor), Home Reserved Seat (3rd floor)
【E2・E6 Gate】
South Side Reserved Seat (3rd Floor)
※AKRacing pitch side seat entrance gate will be separately informed to those who have purchased.
(3) Re-entry
[Re-entry gates]
B Gate, D Gate, F Gate, H Gate, A1 Gate, E1 Gate
【Re-entry Time】
Gate Open (17:00) ~ Half Time (Scheduled)
【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
Not implemented 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
When watching the game, it is prohibited to move from your seat (such as moving to the front of the stand to call out to 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. The standing area does not require standing. It is an area where you do not have to tell people to sit down. Standing and watching in other areas is prohibited.
(3)Visitor Goods Wearable Area
Watching with Visitor Goods is only possible in the following areas.
・Visitor Reserved Seat
・Main SS Designated Seat South Side
・Main S Designated Seat South Side
・Cushioned seat on the south side
・Wheelchair Mixed General Admission
・Wheelchair Visitor Free Seat
※Main SS designated seat south side, Main S designated seat south side is a mixed area.
※Visitors are not allowed to wear visitor goods or support the visiting team outside of the designated area.
※Please note that the main SSS reserved seats are designated as FC Tokyo cheering seats, regardless of the north or south side.
(4)Concourse Regulations
There are regulations for passage within the concourse. Those wearing visitor team uniforms and goods are not allowed to pass through the north side stands (1st-3rd floors). Also, please note that those wearing FC Tokyo uniforms and goods are not allowed to pass through the designated visitor seating area on the south side stands (1st-2nd floors).
(5) Banner (Flag/Banner) Display
The location for displaying banners (flags/banners, etc.) has been determined. Please refrain from displaying them in locations other than the designated ones. Please follow the instructions of the staff when displaying them.
◇For more information, please click here (link to PDF file for banner placement)
【FC Tokyo Banner Display Locations】
①Front wall surface of the North Side Stand and Back Stand
②Front area of the wheelchair seating area on the 1st level of the North Side Stand and Back Stand (limited to items under 1m in height)
*To ensure the view of customers using wheelchair seats, please display below the position of the iron plate under the handrail.
③Front wall surface of the Back Stand, North Side Stand, and South Side Stand (South Side designated seating area) on the 3rd level
*Display only from the bottom of the handrail, and please refrain from displaying items that obstruct the view of customers on the 2nd level seats (limited to items under 1m in height).
④Field gate side wall
⑤Front area of the wheelchair seating area in the center of the 3rd level of the North Side Stand and South Side Stand (South Side designated seating area) (limited to items under 1m in height)
*To ensure the view of customers using wheelchair seats, please display below the position of the iron plate under the handrail.
【Visitor Team Banner Display Locations】
①Front wall surface of the 1st layer of the South Side Stand
②Front area of the wheelchair seating area of the North Side Stand and Back 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】
①For FC Tokyo banners
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 beforehand and follow their instructions when posting.
※The use of duct tape when attaching banners is prohibited.
(6) Use of Musical Instruments
The use of musical instruments is only allowed in designated areas.
・Available seats for musical instruments
① Area below the first layer of designated home seats
②Visitor Reserved Seat (1st Floor)
(3) Use of Flags
・Definition of Large Flag: Flag portion (vertical 1m or more × horizontal 1m or more) + pole 1m or more
*If the size of the flag portion or pole is 1m or more in any one place, it will be considered a large flag. However, L flags are not included in large flags.
・Area where large flags can be used
①Area below the first layer of designated home seats
②Visitor Reserved Seat (1st Floor)
*Please note that it is prohibited to enter areas other than designated areas for the safety of all visitors.
※When using a large flag, please be sure to pay attention to the surrounding customers. The organizer may prohibit bringing and using it if it is deemed to be defamatory, discriminatory, for advertising purposes, or otherwise inappropriate for the match venue.
Regarding the installation and use of temporary handrails in the front standing seats
Installation and use are only possible if the following conditions are met and approved by FC Tokyo.
・Please make sure to cover the facility structure with cloth or similar material.
・If the facility structure is damaged, FC Tokyo and the facility cannot be held responsible.
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
・Player Bus Area・Please refrain from waiting at 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.
