For the match operation of the 96th Emperor's Cup All Japan Soccer Championship Quarterfinal FC Tokyo vs Kawasaki Frontale, the Tokyo Soccer Association has provided the following information regarding the opening time on the day of the match, the stands to be used, cheering banners, viewing rules, etc. We would like to inform you.
□Target Match
December 24, 2016 (Saturday) 96th Emperor's Cup All Japan Soccer Championship Quarterfinal Round
FC Tokyo vs Kawasaki Frontale (16:00 Kick-off / Ajinomoto Stadium)
□Schedule (On the Day)
10:00…Queue Pull-in Time (Scheduled)
13:00…Same-Day Ticket Sales (Scheduled)
14:00…Opening (Scheduled)
* The time may change depending on the situation.
* After the venue opens, there will be restrictions in the concourse. If you enter through Main Gate 3 or Back Gate 2, you will not be able to enter or pass through the free seating area for approximately 30 minutes. If you wish to watch from behind the goal, please enter through North Gate 2 or South Gate 1.
* The open area for free seating may change depending on the situation.
□Same-day Ticket Sales
Ticket sales will be held at the venue.
Tickets will be available for sale online until the planned quantity is sold out on the day of the event.
* Please check the ticket sales information separately.
□ Used Stand
Lower Stand (Some areas closed)
* The upper stands will be closed. (They are expected to be opened depending on the spectator entry situation)
□ Usage Gate and Waiting Line
After 14:30 (scheduled) or after the queue is cleared, all seat types will be available for entry.
・Main Gate 3…SS Reserved Seats, S Reserved Seats
・Back 2 Gate…SA Zone Reserved Seat
* No division by team.
・Gate 2 North…Free seating on the left side of the bench (North)
※FC Tokyo side
・Gate South 1…General seating Right side of the bench (South)
※Kawasaki Frontale side
For entry to the SA zone designated seats and the free seating (right and left side of the bench), you can line up at the following location on the day of the match (12/24) starting at 9:00.
Back Gate 2: Next to the stadium parking entrance (sidewalk side)
North Gate 2: Next to the stadium parking entrance (inside the triangular plaza)
South Gate 1: Next to Euro Sports (in front of Pedestrian Stair 1)
* The time may change depending on the situation.
Seat Allocation and Support Banner Display Position
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・FC Tokyo
Behind the goal on our side, front row of the lower stand / center of the lower back stand on our side
・Kawasaki Frontale
Behind the goal on our side, front row of the lower stand / center of the lower back stand on our side
* Cannot be displayed in the main stand
*Cannot be displayed in the area of the signboard in the central part of the lower back stand
* Please check with the staff for details on the installation location.
* Displays of support that lead to defamation or discrimination are not allowed.
□Viewing Rules
(1) Operated in accordance with the 'JFA Competition Management Regulations' of the Japan Football Association (JFA).
(2) The following actions are prohibited in the Main Stand (Areas M1 to M16) and the Back Stand (Areas B28 to B41).
・Standing Support
・Bringing and using percussion instruments such as drums
・Bringing in and using large flags
* There are no specific restrictions for the goal area in the lower stand of the free seating section.
(3) The following actions are prohibited inside the venue.
・Use of loudspeakers towards the pitch
This can only be used for the purpose of coordinating support towards the stands.
・Bringing and using confetti, paper tape, and balloons
・Actions of "stepping over, sitting, standing up" on the front fence of the stand
・Stand on the chair or place your feet on the back of the chair
・Deliberate reservation of space using flags, ropes, tapes, flagpoles, etc.
We kindly ask for your cooperation so that as many people as possible can have a seat.
・To interfere with the operation or progress of the match, causing inconvenience or danger to others (including referees, participating teams, supporters, and others), or to engage in actions that the organizer or designated security personnel recognize as potentially causing such inconvenience or danger.
・To make discriminatory or insulting remarks or actions regarding race, skin color, gender, language, religion, politics, or origin.
・In addition to the above items, making statements or engaging in actions that violate public order and morals.
□Others
・Please cooperate with the baggage inspection at the entrance.
・Bringing in cans and bottles is prohibited, so please transfer your drinks into paper cups at the entrance before entering.
* Plastic bottles are allowed.
・Persons with disabilities and those in wheelchairs will need an admission ticket for their companions as well, so please be aware of this in advance.
□Contact Information
Tokyo Football Association
TEL/03-6801-8002 (Weekdays [Mon-Fri] 10:00-17:00)