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2024.9.03[Match Information]

[Updated: 9/3] Viewing etiquette for the Nagoya match on 9/14 (Saturday)

[Updated: 9/3]
Added entrance and re-entry gates.


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 match viewing experience for stadium visitors, FC Tokyo conducts safety management and security for matches based on management regulations. When attending a match, we ask for your support in accordance with the spirit of fair play, and to comply with the prohibited items within the stadium, as well as the J.League Unified Prohibition Rules (J.League Common Viewing Manners & Rules) and management regulations.
Please note that the final decision on whether the act in question violates the match management regulations will be made by the J.League or each club.
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.
・Any other items that may interfere with the operation or progress of the game, or may 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 through the gate that corresponds to your ticket type. Even for the same seat type, please note that the entrance gates differ based on the north side, south side, and level.
<1st Layer>
[B Gate]
Main SSS Reserved Seats, Main SS Reserved Seats North Side (1st Level), Main SS Reserved Seats South Side (1st Level), Main S Reserved Seats North Side (1st Level), Main S Reserved Seats South Side (1st Level)
[D Gate]
Visitor Reserved Seats
[H Gate]
Back Center Reserved Seats (1st Level), Back Reserved Seats (1st Level), Home Reserved Seats (1st Level)

<2nd Layer>
[A1 Gate]
Cushioned seats on the north side, terrace seats, main SS designated seats on the north side (2nd tier), main S designated seats on the north side (2nd tier), back center UF designated seats, back center designated seats (2nd tier), back UF designated seats, Seven-Eleven seats, back designated seats (2nd tier), home UF designated seats, home designated seats (2nd tier), south side designated seats (2nd tier)
[E1 Gate]
Cushioned seats on the south side, terrace seats, main SS designated seats on the south side (2nd layer), main S designated seats on the south side (2nd layer), back center UF designated seats, back center designated seats (2nd layer), back designated seats (2nd layer), south side designated seats (2nd layer)

<3rd Layer>
[A2・A6 Gate]
Main Upper Level Reserved Seats, Back Reserved Seats (3rd Level), Home Reserved Seats (3rd Level)
[E2・E6 Gate]
Main Upper Level Reserved Seats, Back Reserved Seats (3rd Level), South Side Reserved Seats (3rd Level)


※South Side designated seats will be sold depending on the sales status of other seat types.
* The entrance gate for the AKRacing pitch side seats will be separately informed to all those who have purchased.

 

(3) Re-entry
Re-entry Gate
B Gate, D Gate, F Gate, H Gate, A1 Gate, E1 Gate


【Re-entry Time】
Gate Open (17:00)~Half Time (Scheduled)

【Temporary Exit】
Please present your ticket at the gate and we will provide you with 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 refrain from forming 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 and calling 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 force people to stand. It is an area where people are not asked to sit down. Standing and watching in other areas is prohibited.


(3)Visitor Goods Wearable Area

Wearing visitor goods is only allowed in the following areas.
・Visitor Seats
・Main SS Designated Seats South Side
・Main S Designated Seats South Side
※Main SS Designated Seats South Side, Main S Designated Seats South Side are mixed areas.
※Wearing visitor goods and supporting the visitor team is strictly prohibited in areas other than those mentioned above.
※Please note that Main SSS Designated Seats are cheering seats for FC Tokyo 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 to 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 to 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 Mikuni.S 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)
※Please display this below the position of the iron plate on the lower part of the handrail in order to ensure the visibility of customers using wheelchair seats.
③ Backstand, North Side Stand, South Side Stand (South Side Designated Seat Area) [3rd level] Front Wall Section
※Only posters from the bottom of the handrail are allowed, and please refrain from posting anything that obstructs the view of customers on the 2nd tier. (Limited to items with a height of 1m or less)
④Field Gate Side Wall
⑤North Side Stand [2nd and 3rd tiers]・South Side Stand (South Side Designated Seat Area) [3rd tier] Front of Wheelchair Seat Area in the center (Limited to items with a height of 1m or less)
※Please display below the position of the iron plate on the lower part of the handrail in order to ensure the visibility of customers using wheelchair seats.

【Visitor Team Banner Display Locations】
①Front wall section of the 1st layer of the South Side Stand
②Field Gate side wall

【Banner Display Time】
①FC Tokyo Banner
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 opens.

②Visitor Team Banner
This will be displayed after the gates open. Pre-display is not possible.
※Please confirm with the staff in advance before posting and follow their instructions.
※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 there is a flag part and the size of the pole is 1 meter or more in any one place, it will be considered a large flag. However, the L flag is not included in the large flag.
・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 ensure the safety of all visitors in places other than the designated area.
※When using large flags, please be sure to pay attention to the surrounding customers. The organizer may prohibit bringing and using them if they are deemed to be defamatory, discriminatory, against public order and morals, or otherwise unsuitable for the match venue.



Installation and use of temporary handrails in front of standing seats
Installation and use are only possible if the following conditions are met and approved by FC Tokyo.
・Please be sure to cover the facility structure with cloth or similar material.
・In case of damage to the facility structure, 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:
・Posting or displaying banners (flags, banners, etc.) that may be considered defamatory or discriminatory is prohibited. As a general rule of society and as a club, if we determine that it constitutes defamation or discrimination, we will remove the display items, issue a warning for the behavior, and if it continues, ask the person to leave. In addition, if such prohibited acts are committed, there may be a penalty of being banned from attending subsequent matches.
・Use of gum tape when attaching a banner.
・Bring and use confetti, streamers, and balloons.
・Use of laser pointers.
・Throwing of all objects, including stones, coins, bottles, cans, fireworks, and smoke bombs, from the stands.
・Intentional place holding (flags, ropes, tapes, flagpoles, etc.). Please click here for more information.
・No bringing or using drums, etc. or large flags outside the designated area.
・Act of "straddling, sitting, standing up" on the front fence of the stands.
- Watching and cheering by standing up on the chair or putting your feet on the backrest of the chair.
- Watching and supporting 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
・Please refrain from waiting for players near the player bus area and the entrance for officials.
- We cannot store baby strollers. If you come to the venue with a baby stroller, please use the baby stroller storage area near the entrance gate. We cannot take any responsibility for loss or damage.
・There is no general parking lot at the Japan National Stadium, so please use public transportation.