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[1/21 Update] About the AFC Champions League 2020

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FC Tokyo finished in 2nd place in the 2019 Meiji Yasuda J1 League, so they will participate in the playoffs for the 'AFC Champions League 2020'.

[1/9 Update]
The playoff venue scheduled for 1/28 (Tuesday) has been decided to be "Tokyo Stadium".
Details such as the kickoff time will be provided as soon as they are determined.

[1/21 Update]
The kickoff time has been set for 19:00.
◇For ticket sales information, please seehere

[1/21 Additional Update]
The opponent has been decided as "Ceres Negros FC (Philippines)".

Playoff Overview

□Participation Slots
Eastern District Playoff 3

□Opponent
Ceres-Negros FC (Philippines)

□Match Date and Time
January 28, 2020 (Tuesday) Kick-off at 19:00
* This event will be held at home.
*Details such as the venue and kickoff time will be announced as soon as they are decided.


□Venue
Tokyo Stadium
(376-3 Nishimachi, Chofu City, Tokyo)

*Large-scale renovation work is currently underway in preparation for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.</span>
◇For details, please see
here(external link "Tokyo Metropolitan Government Official Website")
Originally, the period until February 28 (Friday) was designated as a "suspension of rental period," but with the cooperation of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Tokyo Stadium Co., Ltd., we have been permitted to use it as a match venue.
However, due to construction, we will cause inconvenience to our fans and supporters as described below.
Thank you for your understanding.
【Main Changes Due to Renovation Work】
・Pedestrian deck closed
・Some entry gates (main and back) unavailable
・Restrictions on the use of the concourse (back)
・Restrictions on some areas of the Onigiri Maru Square
※Details will be provided later.

If you win the above playoff, you will advance to the group stage.
As a result of the official draw held today, it has been decided that if we advance to the group stage, we will be placed in [Group F].

【Group F Overview】
□Participating Teams
・Ulsan Hyundai FC (South Korea)
・Shanghai Greenland Shenhua Football Club (China)
・Perth Glory FC (Australia)
・Winner of the Eastern Conference Playoff 3

□Group F Schedule
・Feb 11 (Tue, Holiday) vs Ulsan Hyundai FC (South Korea) / AWAY
・February 18 (Tue) vs Perth Glory FC (Australia) / HOME
・Mar 4 (Wed) vs Shanghai Greenland Shenhua Football Club (China) /HOME
・April 7 (Tuesday) vs Shanghai Greenland Shenhua Football Club (China) / AWAY
・April 22 (Wed) vs Ulsan Hyundai FC (South Korea) / HOME
・May 6 (Wed, holiday) vs Perth Glory FC (Australia) / AWAY

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