Spectator Guide

All spectators will go through baggage inspection at the entrance gate on match day which may take time. For smooth entry, please refrain from bringing large luggage. Also, please follow the rules and manners listed below and come to the stadium well in advance.

1.  Cautions for entering/leaving the stadium

• (1) Entering the stadium without a valid ticket is prohibited;
• (2) Re-entry is not allowed;
• (3) One preschool child may enter free of charge per an adult who has a valid ticket (except for the “Supporters’ seats”), provided that he or she watches the game on the lap of the adult;
• (4) Animals except assistance dogs are not allowed to enter;
• (5) Please cooperate with the security baggage check at the entrance gates.

2.  Prohibited items to carry into the stadium

• (1) Glass bottles, cans, and plastic bottles which have more than 600ml in capacity;
  (Please use paper cups which are available at the entrance gates, to carry drinks inside the stadium. A drinking flask is allowed.)
• (2) All types of horns (gas horns, cheer horns, vuvuzelas etc.) whistles, laser pointers, other instruments and audio equipment that may violate match organisation; (Excluding authorised drums and loudspeakers)
• (3) Flares, firecrackers, fireworks, gun powders, and any other hazardous materials;
• (4) Large luggage or any other items that cause trouble to others;
• (5) Confetti, paper tapes, and balloons;
• (6) Any items with specific company name and/or product name intended to promote a certain company or profit-making enterprise (including items that is commonly associated with a certain company and/or product);
• (7) Any other actions/behaviours other than the above that obstruct match operation or match progression, harms or distract others or any other actions that security staff accepts that may lead to these situations;

3.  Permitted items to carry into the stadium

• (1) Plastic bottles with less than 600ml in capacity, and also caps/lids removed;
• (2) Cameras;
  (Larger items including tripods are not allowed as they can disturb other spectators)
• (3) Umbrellas;
  (However, using umbrellas inside the stand is not allowed. Please use raincoats and ponchos in the stadium)
• (4) Drinking flasks.

4.  Carrying in plastic bottles, transferring drinks to paper cups at the entrance gates, and drinks sold at the stadium

Plastic bottles with less than 600ml in capacity are allowed to be carried. However, due to security reasons, it will be permitted into the stadium only after removal of caps/lids at the entrance gates.
There are paper cups available at the entrance gates for those who do bring drinks in bottles or cans. Please use them to carry drinks into the stadium. Also, various drinks are available at concession stands in each stadium. (Plastic bottles are sold with caps/lids removed)
Please refer to the following policies regarding other requirements to enter the stadium.

5.  Prohibited actions/behaviour in the stadium

• (1) Any actions/behaviours prohibited by the facility operator;
• (2) Displaying any objects such as banners aimed to insult or hurt people;
• (3) Bringing, displaying, wearing, or distributing items such as notice boards, banners, flags, placards, documents, drawings and any other printed materials with any political, ideological, religious, discriminatory, military messages and/or slogans;
• (4) Entering the stadium intoxicated by alcohol, drugs, or any other substance, or being intoxicated inside the facility by these substance, and obstructing match operation or other people’s actions (Definition of intoxicated; a state in which someone is incapable of behaving normally due to the effect of alcohol etc.);
• (5) Any actions/behaviours which disturb the match including throwing any items into the field of play and entering the pitch without permission;
• (6) Leaving personal items on aisles, and/or occupying aisles (Please keep aisles clear for security);
• (7) Smoking in any seats (Smoking is allowed only at designated spots outside of seating area);
• (8) Photo shooting aimed for commercial purposes or infringement on portrait rights of players and/or staff, video recording the match with video cameras or smartphones, internet delivery, using large equipment including tripods, and/or any shooting actions that disturb other spectators or the match operation;
• (9) Using parking area in the surrounding public facilities (such as emergency medical facilities) for purposes other than the original intent;
• (10) Actions/behaviours that obstruct match operation or match progression, harms or distract others or any other actions that security staff accepts that may lead to these situations;
• (11) Any other actions/behaviours other than the above that offend public order and morals.

6.  Singing and cheering in the stadium

The following actions/behaviours are prohibited as they disturb other spectators and compromise management of the match for other spectators. In the event of any emergency, including accidents or possibilities of accidents please follow the guidance of security staff:

• (1) All stands:
• • a) Using loudspeakers except the case of directing its use towards the stand and using it for organising and controlling cheering;
  • b) Sitting and standing up on the front fence;
  • c) Standing up on the seat and resting feet on back of seats;
  • d) Occupying seats by using flags, strings, tapes, and flag sticks;
    ※We appreciate audience’s cooperation to keep as many people safely as possible in the seating area.
  • e) Displaying banners which disturb other fans and compromise management of the match;
  • f) Using flags outside own seats or disturbing other fans view with the flags.
• (2) Main stand and back stand (except for the designated area):
• • a) Remain standing up to cheer.
  • b) Bringing and using music instruments and items such as drums.
  • c) Bringing and using large flags.
  • ※Using drums and large flags to cheer is only allowed in the designated areas.
• (3) For keeping seats, the following actions are prohibited:
• • a) Occupying seats and space in the unreserved area;
  • b) Keeping seats for those who are coming later;
  • c) Keeping seats empty for a long time.
  • ※If event organisers find seats/space is being occupied excessively, left items may be confiscated.

7.  Penalties including refusal of entry to the stadium

Breaking the regulations will result in refusal of entry/asked to leave the stadium, and confiscation of prohibited items.　There will be no refund in the case of the refusal of entry/asked to leave the stadium.

Rules for displaying banners

• 1. Banners can be displayed in the designated area shown below.
• 2. Banners cannot cover existing signage and ad-boards.
• 3. Banners cannot cover emergency lights.
• 4. Entering and/or displaying banners into restricted areas are forbidden.
• 5. Banners cannot be displayed on aisles, stairs or spectators’ seats.
• 6. Banners should not disturb spectators’ view.
• 7. Banners of a discriminatory nature or comprising any form of discrimination or insult cannot be displayed.
• ※Please follow the instructions of security staff when displaying banners.
• ※You may be asked to leave the stadium when the instructions of security staff are not being followed.
• ※The restricted area and the banner-displaying area in the south side stand may change on match day depending on the circumstances.

Japan Football Association