The 2022 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Sec. 1 match against Kawasaki Frontale (kickoff at 19:00 at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium) scheduled for Feb 18 (Fri) is the "39th Tama River Clasico".
This is the opening match of the 2022 season and it will be the Friday Night J-League.
Although it will be held away, we kindly ask for your support for FC Tokyo from various places. Thank you in advance!
Target Match
2022 Meiji Yasuda Life J1 League Sec. 1
Feb. 18 (Fri) Kawasaki Frontale vs FC Tokyo
(19:00 Kickoff / Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium)
※The area for visiting supporters (FC Tokyo's cheering section) will be designated as "Visitor S, Visitor SA, Visitor A (standing)" seats. If you are wearing FC Tokyo's uniform, goods, or anything that reminds you of FC Tokyo, please watch the game from one of the above seat types.
※The content may change depending on the situation, so please check the Kawasaki Frontale official website for the latest information.
☐Ticket Release Date
General ticket release date: Nov 11 (Wed) 10:00~
☐Event Details
1st Round of the 39th Tama River Classic Limited "Face Towel" Sale!
The mascots who will open the curtain (noren) for the opening game are designed.
※The image is for illustration purposes only.
【Price】
2,200 yen (including tax)
【Size】
Approximately H340mm×W800mm
【Material】
Cotton
【Sale Date】
Feb 18 (Fri)
【Notes】
Kawasaki Frontale design is not available for sale by FC Tokyo. For details, please check the Kawasaki Frontale official website.
2. TOKYO DOROMPA Appears!
The "TOKYO DOROMPA" will also appear at the Away Todoroki Stadium!
Please look forward to it!
We are planning to appear on the pitch level after the gates open, before the game, and during halftime.
※The above appearance timing may be subject to sudden changes.
※There are no plans to appear on the concourse, so please understand.
【Notes】
Please note that this event operates on a "reserved seating" basis, so please refrain from moving away from your seat and moving to the front row of the stands.
Please check the Kawasaki Frontale website for other notes regarding watching matches, etc.
https://www.frontale.co.jp/info/2022/0207_17.html
3. "Tama River Clasico Anthem"
In the Tama River Clasico, we use the "Tama River Clasico Anthem" as the players' entrance song.
Let's raise the voltage before the game!
＜What is Tama River Clasico＞
Both clubs have been pushing each other as "good rivals" since the JFL era in 1997 with intense game content and numerous dramatic game developments. In particular, in 1999, Tokyo Gas entered the J1 league and became the current FC Tokyo, and both clubs successfully promoted to the J1 league after winning a fierce promotion battle. Kawasaki Frontale was relegated to the J2 league in one year, but returned in 2005 and have been engaged in fierce battles with both clubs once again.
The history of these two clubs, who have been fighting each other while improving each other on this land across the Tama River, shows an excitement that is not inferior to the "derby" held in other cities. And from now on, we will cherish the history of these two clubs and continue this battle as a tradition. Therefore, we have named it "Tamagawa Clasico" by combining the word "Tamagawa," which is a symbol that separates the two clubs and means "traditional battle" in Spanish.
The "Tamagawa Clasico" started in 2007, but in order to cherish the history of the fierce battles between FC Tokyo and Kawasaki Frontale, it is counted as the "Tamagawa Clasico" from the first year of J2 in 1999. From 1999 to 2006, there were a total of 10 matches. The first match was held on May 6, 2007, as the "11th Tamagawa Clasico" in Kawasaki Frontale's home game, which marked the start of the planned matches.
We will continue to strive together in both clubs to build a history for the future, 50 times, 100 times, 200 times and beyond.
The current match record is 10 wins, 9 draws, and 19 losses for FC Tokyo.
※Both clubs have agreed that only matches in the league will be counted as the Tama River Clasico. Matches in cup competitions, including the Emperor's Cup, will not be counted.
