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2015.7.28[Announcement from the club]

[Additional Information] About the Friendly Match "Frankfurt Main Finance Cup"

We would like to inform you about the match operation information for the friendly match "Frankfurt Main Finance Cup" in which FC Tokyo will participate.
[Updated on 7/28] Regarding viewing manners, we have added information about bringing bags.


[Match Card]
Friendly Match "Frankfurt Main Finance Cup" (http://www.eintracht.de/tickets/financecup/)
August 2, 2015 (Sunday) 15:15 kickoff *local time (scheduled) / Japan time 22:15
Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany) vs F.C. TOKYO
[Live Broadcast Confirmed!]
Program Title: 2nd Round Frankfurt Main Finance Cup 2015 ~ Frankfurt × FC Tokyo ~
Broadcast Date and Time: 8/2 (Sun) 22:10~ (Scheduled) *Live Broadcast
Broadcast Channel: Sky Channel 1 (Sky Perfect: CS801 / Sky Perfect Premium Service: Ch.581)
※For details, please see here


Match Venue
Commerzbank Arena (Commerzbank Arena/Frankfurt)
 

Access
□Train and Bus
The easiest way to get to Commerzbank Arena is by using the S-Bahn (suburban train) or Strassenbahn (tram), and there are also buses available. The S-Bahn arrives in 6 minutes from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof.
―From Frankfurt Central Station―
From the lower level of Frankfurt Central Station, take the S8 or S9 suburban lines heading to Mainz or Wiesbaden, and get off at the "Stadion" station. This is the nearest station.
On the day of the match, a temporary tram (Line 21) will depart every 3 minutes from Central Station to the "Stadion". The tram is more convenient for those watching with tickets in the stadium's main block or eastern block.
* Route Map
http://www.rmv.de/linkableblob/en/49388-84644/data/rmv-schnellbahnplan.pdf
 

□Car
If you are coming from the suburbs of Frankfurt, please use the A3 or A5 highways towards Frankfurter Kreuz. Following the signs marked with Football will lead you to four parking lots. If you are coming from downtown Frankfurt, please pass through the city center and enter Sachsenhausen. From there, proceed along Kennedyallee to Oberforsthaus. You will then see the parking lot signs.
 

□Airplane
It is recommended to use the S-Bahn from the airport to the stadium. There is a train station at Terminal 1, which is one floor below the arrival level, so please take either the "Hanau" S8 or "Offenbach" S9 train heading to Frankfurt Central Station from platform 1. The stadium will arrive in about 3 minutes at the first stop, "Stadion."
If you have a ticket for the soccer match, you do not need a ticket to ride the train.

Reference: Commerzbank Arena Guide
http://www.commerzbank-arena.de/english/directions/arrival-by-bus-and-train


[Match Tickets]
Seat Map

□ Ticket Type ※1 Euro: 135 yen calculated
Standing Seat: 7 Euros / 945 yen・・・Light blue area on the diagram
Seat: 12 Euros / 1,620 yen・・・Red area on the diagram
Seat: 10 Euros / 1,350 yen (discount price)・・・Red area on the diagram
*Eligible persons: Pension recipients, persons with disabilities (50% or higher), vocational training students, elementary, middle, high school, and university students, children under 14 years old
Business seats (no access to VIP): 20 euros / 2,700 yen・・・Gray area on the diagram
Business seats (no access to VIP): 18 euros / 2,430 yen (discount price, same eligibility as above)・・・Gray area on the diagram
Wheelchair seats / Seats for persons with disabilities: 7 euros / 945 yen・・・Light green area on the diagram
Visitor seats: 12 euros / 1,620 yen・・・Blue area on the diagram
Visitor seats: 10 euros / 1,350 yen (discount price, same eligibility as above)・・・Blue area on the diagram
If you would like a business seat or a special seat, please use the order form below.
• The online order form is available here • Phone: 069 - 238080 - 140
•Email eintracht-frankfurt@sportfive.de
 

□Purchase Method
(1) You can purchase from the Eintracht Frankfurt website (select "Jetzt bestellen" from the Heimspiele category). Alternatively, you can buy it at the official fan shops (4 locations).
(2) In addition, tickets are also available at the official play guide of Eintracht Frankfurt. The method for online ticket reservation is here.
Tickets will be handed over on the day of the match. (Location: Near the main entrance "Reserved Ticket Pickup")
 

□Others
(1) Same-day ticket sales at the stadium will start at 10:00. The sales location is near the main entrance.
Visitor tickets are said to be sufficiently prepared, but please also use and purchase them online as mentioned above.
(2) The gate opens at 13:15. Those with visitor seat tickets should enter through gate number 19 or 20.
On the day of the match, a season opening party will be held around the stadium (in the park) starting at 10:00. Stage events and food sales are planned.


[Stadium Concession Stand]
There are food and beverage stalls available inside the stadium.
 

[Security at the Match Venue]
Unlike matches in Japan, the response on the day of the match may vary not only based on the organizer's judgment and decisions but also on the judgment of the German police authorities. We kindly ask for your cooperation in following the guidance of the organizer and the German police authorities at the venue.

【Viewing Etiquette】※Please be sure to read!
(1) A baggage check is scheduled to be conducted at the entrance gate, so please cooperate with the staff and security personnel.
Regarding the viewing rules, they are based on the "J League Unified Prohibition Rules" as a principle. Thank you for your cooperation.
(3) Additionally, regarding items brought into the stadium, please check the following information as it differs from FC Tokyo's rules.
・Bringing food and drinks is strictly prohibited. Please use the concession stands inside the stadium.
・Bringing bags other than waist bags is prohibited.
However, we are currently confirming with the organizers regarding the luggage of travelers coming from Japan and the methods for watching J-League matches. We will inform you again once a conclusion has been reached.
→【7/28 Update】 We have confirmed again with the organizers regarding bringing bags. In principle, backpacks, tote bags, and enamel bags are not an issue, but the final decision will be made during the baggage inspection at the entrance gate on the day of the event. Please be aware in advance.

・Support items such as drums, banners, and flags require prior application and approval from the organizers. If you wish to bring these items, please contact this email address unei@fctokyo.co.jp.
*Application details: Photos that show the design, size, and contact information
・Cameras such as DSLRs and telephoto cameras are not allowed.
・There may be other items that the organizers and police authorities recognize as dangerous and may not be allowed. Please be aware.
We have applied in advance to the organizers for everyone to bring support items such as banners and drums, but please note that the response on the day of the match may vary depending on the judgment of the organizers and the police authorities.

[Notes]
(1) All information is based on what is scheduled or expected on the day of the match. Please be aware that there may be sudden changes that FC Tokyo has not been informed about.
(2) All information is merely an example, and exceptions may occur depending on the situation. We kindly ask for your cooperation in following the instructions of the organizers and law enforcement authorities.
(3) On the day of the match, each of you watching as supporters of FC Tokyo is a "representative of FC Tokyo supporters." Regardless of the match content or results, please ensure that you do not cause any inconvenience to the opposing club, stadium, or opposing supporters. Whether inside or outside the venue, please act and speak with moderation based on common sense. We hope you enjoy this international match without getting involved in unnecessary troubles. Thank you for your cooperation.