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Spectator Rules and Manners

Sports is a struggle. But there are rules.Sports is a struggle. But there are rules.

What Urawa Reds aims to achieve together with its fans and supporters is a ``strong and attractive team,'' ``a safe, comfortable, and enthusiastic packed stadium,'' and ``an independent and responsible club.'' There is no need to act against social justice. Urawa Reds aims to create a ``safe and comfortable stadium'' together with fans and supporters through the ``SPORTS FOR PEACE! Project'' in collaboration with our partner Friends of the United Nations Asia-Pacific.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Spectator rules such as prohibited matters at the stadiumSpectator rules such as prohibited matters at the stadium

Regarding prohibited items at the stadium,
Based on the management regulations, we have established the following.

Defined by Urawa Reds
6 important prohibited items

Among the various rules, Urawa Reds specifically requests fans and supporters to comply with the following:
Based on our management regulations, we have established 6 priority prohibited items.

Defined by Urawa Reds
Other prohibitions

Urawa Reds has established its own prohibitions in addition to the ``6 important prohibited items'' based on the management regulations.

Displaying banners and flags (large flags, waving flags, gate flags) for which advance application has not been completed by Urawa Reds fans and supporters is prohibited at all matches, whether home or away.

Click here for advance application for support items.

However, official flags, official supporters club flags, and national flags (limited to the national flags of players who are members of Urawa Reds, the size is up to the L flag) can only be displayed as flags (the size of the flag is determined by the size of the existing flag). Items that have been processed or made from multiple pieces sewn together are not allowed. Non-genuine poles (flag poles) may be used as long as they are within 2m in length. (However, metal poles) (not allowed)
Hand-held display of flags is prohibited.
Hand-held display of original flags (L flag size or smaller) is prohibited. You can bring your own towel muffler (you can also attach it to the handrail). However, you cannot bring in the following items.

  1. Display or suggest political, ideological or religious principles, claims or ideas
  2. Content that includes discriminatory or insulting content or expressions
  3. Items that are not recognized for the purpose of supporting or encouraging players or teams
  4. Things that may interfere with the operation of the tournament

(*Note) Click here for details

Watching from the corridors and stairs (including visiting teams). In addition, handling may be eased depending on the congestion of the spectator seats on the day. Please follow the instructions, guidance, guidance, etc. of the operation staff, security staff, and security personnel.

Cheering while standing on a chair.

"Home supporter's seat", "Premium seat", "SS reserved seat", "S reserved seat lower (north side)", "Red's seat", "Each SA reserved seat", "Panorama seat", "SB reserved seat", "Back upper reserved seat", "Soccer" Supporting the visiting team at Nomachi Urawa Seat, ``Welcome Seat'', and ``Family Seat'' (including wearing cheering goods).

The red area
Area where visiting team support is prohibited
(Including wearing support goods)

Passing through the "Home supporter's seat" and "back stand" areas while wearing the support goods of the visitor team.

The red area
Wearing goods to support the visiting team.
No-traffic area

Displaying decorations (banners, large flags, gate flags, etc.) and cheering with drums, etc. outside the "Vistor lower seat Vistor lower seat area."

The red area
Posting decorations to support the visiting team,
Areas where cheering using drums, etc. is prohibited

In the "Vistor lower seat" and "Visitor upper seat" areas, spectators wearing Urawa Reds support goods and passing by, display decorations supporting Urawa Reds, and cheer using drums, etc.

The red area
Watching games while wearing Urawa Reds support goods and
Passage,
Posting decorations to support Urawa Reds
Areas where cheering using drums, etc. is prohibited

Excessive seating in non-reserved seats

Seats secured with duct tape or other materials that damage the facility may be removed regardless of the number of seats.
(*Note) We ask for your cooperation in filling up your seats at least 60 minutes before kickoff. Please be sure to leave unnecessary seats open. You do not have to be present at your seat when filling seats, but if we determine that there are too many seats, we may take necessary measures such as issuing a warning or removing your seat.

Using an umbrella on the stand

Please use rain gear such as a poncho in case of rain, as you may endanger other guests.

Cheering by stepping over the railing, riding on the railing, or straddling the railing

Use of horns (cheer horns, gas horns, vuvuzelas, etc.), audio equipment, laser pointers, and other items that may interfere with the operation or progress of the match.

Use of handheld loudspeakers, handheld microphones, etc. other than those approved for cheering purposes

Use of confetti, paper tape, etc. (unless specifically approved by the club)

Acts that disturb the order of the venue

Acts that may interfere with the operation or progress of the match or cause inconvenience or danger to others.

Management regulations stipulate
Other
Main prohibitions etc.

In addition to the various prohibited matters listed above, the main prohibited matters stipulated by the Management Regulations are summarized below. Please see the management regulations for details.

  • Bringing in any political, ideological, discriminatory, or insulting material, or any other postings that are not recognized as supporting or motivating the team.
  • Bringing in items for the purpose of advertising a commercial enterprise
  • Entering without a valid ticket, etc.
  • Acts such as protest meetings, demonstrations, etc.
  • Acts that interfere with match management or the actions of others due to intoxication due to alcohol, etc.
  • Activities other than watching games such as solicitation, speeches, meetings, and missionary work
  • Driving or parking vehicles or bicycles in areas other than the designated areas
  • Commercial activities, solicitation of donations, posting of advertising materials, etc.
  • Disposal of garbage, etc. other than in designated areas
  • Photography and videography for commercial purposes
  • Distribution of audio and video via the Internet, etc.
  • Resale of admission tickets (excluding those for family, friends, etc. and non-profits)

J League uniform prohibitions

This is the etiquette for watching matches that is common to all J League clubs.

bottles and cans
Prohibited to bring in

No Bottles or Cans

Fireworks, firecrackers, smoke, etc.
Combustible materials such as smoke
Prohibited to bring in

No Fireworks, Smoke
Canisters or Home

things to the field
Throwing is prohibited

No Throwing

to the field
No jumping allowed

No Jumping Down
to the Field

Prohibition of violence

No Violence

discriminatory, humiliating or
contrary to public order and morals
Prohibition of speech and behavior

No Discrimination, insults,
or Public Order Violations

*Discriminatory remarks and acts are also included in the "J League Prohibited Matters" below, but based on the J League Match Operation Management Regulations, the management regulations stipulate the following prohibited matters ( (excerpt of abstract).

  • It is prohibited to bring in bulletin boards, signboards, banners, banners, flags, placards, bibs, documents, drawings, printed materials, etc. that are determined to fall under the following. (Currently, as stipulated in ``Other Prohibited Matters,'' fans and supporters of Urawa Reds are prohibited from using posted materials, except for some who have completed their applications.)
  1. Display or suggest political, ideological or religious principles, claims or ideas
  2. Content that includes discriminatory or insulting content or expressions
  3. Items that are not recognized for the purpose of supporting or encouraging players or teams
  4. Things that may interfere with the operation of the tournament
  • The following actions are prohibited.
  1. Making discriminatory or insulting statements or acts regarding race, skin color, gender, language, religion, politics, origin, etc.
  2. Making statements or acts that violate public order and morals

J League common viewing
Manners & Rules

The J League has rules and manners that are common to all clubs.
We ask for your understanding and cooperation so that all fans who visit the stadium can have a comfortable and enjoyable time.

What I want you to protect

There are certain items that cannot be brought into the stadium.

  • Fireworks, firecrackers, flares, gas horns, etc. are not allowed.
  • Bottles and cans are also not allowed. Please transfer the contents to a paper cup at the entrance before entering.
    * Urawa Reds does not prohibit bringing in plastic bottles.
  • You cannot watch the game with your pet. (Excluding guide dogs and hearing dogs)
  • Please cooperate with the baggage inspection at the entrance.
What I want you to protect

Please follow the cheering etiquette.

  • Please hang cheering banners and banners in designated locations so that they do not interfere with viewing or game operations.
    *As currently stipulated in "Other Prohibited Matters",
    Fans and supporters of Urawa Reds are prohibited from using any posted materials, with some exceptions.
  • Absolutely refrain from discriminatory, insulting, or offensive remarks or actions.
  • It is very dangerous to lean out from the front of the second floor and wave a large flag, so it is prohibited.
What I want you to protect

Please do not interfere with the operation of the game.

  • The use of sirens such as whistles and loudspeakers is prohibited.
    * Urawa Reds has other prohibited items such as horns (cheer horns, gas horns, vuvuzelas, etc.), audio equipment, laser pointers, etc.
    The use of items that may interfere with the operation or progress of the match is prohibited.
  • Do not throw anything into the field.
  • Please do not enter the field.
    * Urawa Reds prohibits "trespassing into restricted areas," including the field, as one of the "six important prohibited items."
What I want you to protect

other customers,
Please do not cause a nuisance to anyone living near the stadium.

  • Please do not leave your luggage in the aisles or stand in the aisles to watch or cheer.
    For your safety, please help us secure the passageway.
  • Spectators are non-smoking (including e-cigarettes and smokeless cigarettes). Please smoke (including electronic cigarettes and smokeless cigarettes) in designated areas.
  • Please refrain from using the parking lots of nearby public institutions (emergency medical facilities, etc.).

Regarding actions to be taken in the event of prohibited acts, etc.

In the event that a prohibited act specified by various rules or an act that poses a security/safety problem is performed,
We will take measures based on the following matters stipulated in the management regulations. Please see the management regulations for details.

* Refusal of entry, order to leave, confiscation of property (excerpt from management regulations)

  • We may refuse entry, order you to leave the facility, and take necessary measures such as confiscation of property.
  • Damages suffered by the organizer or manager (due to sanctions imposed on the club for violations of the person concerned)
    Including any damage suffered by the club. ) can claim compensation.
  • The Operations and Safety Officer may refuse admission to subsequent matches or request the return of tickets.

Please follow the instructions, guidance, guidance, etc. of the operations staff, security staff, or security personnel.

In operating the game viewing rules, we will take into account the following matters stipulated in the management regulations in addition to the various rules.
Please see the management regulations for details.

  • *Prohibited items may interfere with the operation or progress of the match, or may pose a nuisance or danger to others.
    Items approved by management, security, or security staff are prohibited from being brought into the venue.
  • * Regarding prohibited acts, obstructing the operation or progress of the match,
    It is prohibited for security personnel to engage in any behavior that causes or is likely to cause inconvenience or danger to others.
  • *If an incident or accident occurs or is expected to occur at the facility,
    Please follow the instructions, guidance, guidance, etc. of the operations staff, security staff, security personnel, and public safety authorities.

Other notes

Request from J.League regarding footage shot inside the stadium

All or part of images taken in the stadium (including the concourse) for the purpose of broadcasting the game (including portraits of individual visitors, banners, flags, chants, etc.) Please note that (including still images) may be used for the following purposes in addition to being used for game broadcasts.

  1. Use on large-scale video equipment inside the stadium and various monitors installed inside the stadium
  2. Use in J League and club official media
  3. Use in news programs, related media, etc.
  4. Use in products such as video works and various sales items produced by the J League or persons designated by the J League (including partner companies)

Other precautions, etc.

  • There is no parking available at the stadium. Please use public transportation. Parking is prohibited on all surrounding roads. Please refrain from parking inconveniently.
  • Once a person enters and leaves the venue, only REX CLUB members will be able to re-enter.

smoking area

  • Smoking (including electronic cigarettes and smokeless tobacco) outside the designated areas within the stadium is prohibited under the ``Six Priority Prohibitions.''
    The smoking areas (including electronic cigarettes and smokeless tobacco) at Saitama Stadium are as follows.
Smoking area:
Saitama Stadium 2F Concourse (above pedestrian deck)

Click here for the Saitama Stadium smoking area map

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