The 7th match of the 1st stage of the 2016 Meiji Yasuda J1 League between FC Tokyo and Kawasaki Frontale, which will be held on Apr 16 (Sat), is the "27th Tama River Clasico". Please expect a match that will showcase the "attacking football" of both teams and a typical Tama River Clasico with an intense exchange of goals. Please come to Ajinomoto Stadium on the day of the match!
[Updated: 4/11 (Mon)] Added information about the original goods and Tama River "Corashiko" in red text.
[Updated: 4/15 (Fri)] We look forward to your early visit!
 

□ Match Information
April 16, 2016 (Sat) 2016 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Division 1 1st Stage Round 7
FC Tokyo vs Kawasaki Frontale (Kickoff at 3:00pm/Ajinomoto Stadium)
Ticket Sales Date: Members Pre-sale: March 18 (Fri)/General: March 25 (Fri)
Tickets are available here
For information about the "ENEOS Day" held on the same day, click here
 

□ Implementation Details
This year's Tama River Classico will focus on the keyword "attacking football" for both teams and will unfold as a typical Tama River Classico with an intense exchange of blows. Even if it becomes a fierce exchange of blows with the "Action Football" advocated by Coach Jofuku, we pledge to concentrate until the end, run through the game, and show you a match that conveys our feelings!
 

1. Video Promotion Deployment
For the "27th Tama River Clasico", an original character for the Tama River Clasico has been created and a game announcement video where they "clash" will be produced and broadcasted as follows.

(1)Large screen display during home games of both clubs
(2)Official FC Tokyo YouTube channel "F.C.TOKYO CHANNEL"
【URL】https://www.youtube.com/user/fctokyochannel/

 

2. "ENEOS Day" Special "WariFure Refrigerator Sheet" Giveaway
The giveaway for attendees of the match event "ENEOS Day," which will be held on the same day with the cooperation of FC Tokyo's club sponsor, JX Energy Co., Ltd., is a "WariFure Refrigerator Sheet" with the logo of the Tama River Clasico printed on it.

【Content】
We will present ENEOS special "WariFure Jean Seat" to the first 20,000 visitors.
【Distribution Gates】
Main Gate 3, North Gate 2, Back Gate 2 ※Distribution will not be available at the South (Visitor) Gate.

※The design is for illustration purposes only.
※For more details, please check "Announcement of 'ENEOS Day' Event".
 

3. Tama River Clasico Original Goods Sale
To commemorate the 27th Tama River Clasico, we will be selling original towel scarves.

※This design is inspired by "uchiai" (a term used in Japanese martial arts to describe a fierce exchange of blows). However, please note that the design may be subject to change.
※Please check the Kawasaki Frontale official website for information about the Kawasaki version.
【Price】
2,160 yen (including tax)
【Quantity】
Limited to 500
【Sales Locations】
Stadium Home Side Merchandise Shop, Aka-Ao Yokochō Special Merchandise Area
 

4. "Tama River "Co" Rasshiko" Event
Before the "27th Tama River Clasico" match of the top team, we will hold a match called "Tama River "Co" Rasshiko" by the children of the academies who will lead the future of both clubs. Please pay attention to the passionate play of the children!

【Match Card】
FC Tokyo Soccer School Advanced Class vs Kawasaki Frontale U-12
【Event Time】
13:30-13:55 (scheduled)
 

□ What is the Tama River Clasico...
From the JFL era in 1997, both clubs have been challenging each other with intense game content and numerous dramatic game developments, striving to be "good rivals" to each other. Especially in 1999, the year when J2 started, Tokyo Gas aimed to enter the J1 league and became the current FC Tokyo. Both clubs successfully won the fierce promotion battle and achieved promotion to the J1 league. Kawasaki Frontale was relegated to the J2 league in one year, but returned to the J1 league in 2005 and have been engaging in fierce battles with both clubs once again.
　The history of these two clubs, who have been fighting each other and improving together on this land across the Tama River, shows a level of excitement that is no less than that of a "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 "Tama River Clasico," combining the symbol that separates the two clubs, the Tama River, and the meaning of "clasico" in Spanish, which refers to a traditional battle.
　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 planning started in 2007, and the first match was positioned as the "11th Tamagawa Clasico" and held as Kawasaki Frontale's home game on May 6, 2007.
　We will continue to strive together in both clubs to build a history for the future, 50 times, 100 times, 200 times and beyond.
 

※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.
 

The current match record is 8 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses for Tokyo.