Japan offers free tickets for youth and women's soccer matches in 2026

free soccer tickets INAC Kobe Leonessa FC ISE‑SHIMA youth soccer event Japan

On July 26, 2026, the Tokai Soccer League 1st Division match between FC Karuya and FC ISE‑SHIMA at Ueno Sports Village Mihama will include a free "Escort Kids" program for children up to elementary school age. Twenty‑two participants will be selected by lottery and will accompany players onto the pitch.

Separately, on September 2, 2026, the women's WE League club INAC Kobe Leonessa will host a home game against AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies at Noevir Stadium Kobe. The club will invite 1,000 Kobe residents to attend free of charge; tickets will be allocated through a lottery requiring either a mailed application or an online form.

Both initiatives aim to promote local engagement with soccer by providing complimentary access to matches for families and young fans.

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7/26(日) FC. ISE-SHIMA戦エスコートキッズ募集のお知らせ [fckariya.jp]

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