FC Tokyo would like to inform you about the match operation information for the friendly match "Frankfurt Main Finance Cup" in which they will participate.
[Updated: 7/28] We have made an additional note regarding the bringing of bags in relation to spectator etiquette.
[Match Card]
Friendly match "Frankfurt Main Finance Cup" (http://www.eintracht.de/tickets/financecup/)
Aug 2, 2015 (Sun) 15:15 Kickoff *Local time (scheduled)/Japan time 22:15
Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany) vs F.C.TOKYO
[Live Broadcast for Free!]
Program Title: 2nd Frankfurt Main Finance Cup 2015 - Frankfurt × FC Tokyo
Broadcast Date and Time: 8/2 (Sun) 22:10 ~ (scheduled) *Live Broadcast
Broadcast Channel: Sky Channel 1 (Sky PerfecTV! CS801 / Sky PerfecTV! Premium Service: Ch.581)
※Detailshere
[Match Venue]
Commerzbank-Arena (Commerzbank Arena/Frankfurt)
[Access]
□ Train and Bus
The easiest way to get to Commerzbank-Arena is by using the S-Bahn (suburban train) or Strassenbahn (tram), and there are also buses available. The S-Bahn arrives in 6 minutes from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (Frankfurt Central Station).
- From Frankfurt Central Station -
From the lower level of Frankfurt Central Station, take the S8 or S9 suburban line bound for Mainz or Wiesbaden and get off at "Stadion" station. This is the nearest station.
On the day of the match, a temporary tram (route 21) will depart every 3 minutes from Central Station to "Stadion". The tram is more convenient for those who watch the game with tickets for the main block or eastern block of the stadium.
※Route Map
http://www.rmv.de/linkableblob/en/49388-84644/data/rmv-schnellbahnplan.pdf
□ Car
If you are coming from the outskirts of Frankfurt, please use the A3 or A5 highways in the direction of Frankfurter Kreuz. Follow the signs with the Football symbol to reach one of the four parking lots. If you are coming from the city center of Frankfurt, pass through the city center and enter Sachsenhausen. From there, take Kennedyallee and head towards Oberforsthaus. You will then see signs for the parking lot.
□Airplane
It is recommended to use the S-Bahn from the airport to the stadium. There is a train station on the first floor below the arrival floor called Terminal 1, so please take a train bound for Frankfurt Central Station on platform 1, either "Hanau" S8 or "Offenbach" S9. The stadium will arrive in about 3 minutes at the first stop "Stadion".
If you have a ticket for a football match, you do not need a train ticket.
Reference: Commerzbank-Arena Guide
http://www.commerzbank-arena.de/english/directions/arrival-by-bus-and-train
[Match Tickets]
□Seating Chart
□Ticket Type ※1 Euro: 135 yen calculation
•Standing Seat: 7 Euros / 945 yen ... Light blue area on the diagram
•Seated Seat: 12 Euros / 1,620 yen ... Red area on the diagram
•Seated Seat: 10 Euros / 1,350 yen (discounted price) ... Red area on the diagram
※Target audience: pension recipients, disabled individuals (grade 50% or higher), vocational trainees, elementary, junior high, high school, and university students, children under 14 years old
•Business seat (no access to VIP area): 20 euros / 2,700 yen... gray area on the diagram
•Business seat (no access to VIP area): 18 euros / 2,430 yen (discounted price, same target audience as above)... gray area on the diagram
•Wheelchair seat / seat for individuals with disabilities: 7 euros / 945 yen... yellow-green area on the diagram
•Visitor seat: 12 euros / 1,620 yen... blue area on the diagram
•Visitor seat: 10 euros / 1,350 yen (discounted price, same target audience as above)... blue area on the diagram
※If you wish to reserve business seats or premium seats, please use the following order form.
• Online order form is here • Phone: 069 - 238080 - 140
•Email eintracht-frankfurt@sportfive.de
□Purchase Method
(1) On the Eintracht Frankfurt website (select "Jetzt bestellen" from the Heimspiele category). Alternatively, you can purchase it at the official fan shop (4 locations).
(2) In addition, we also have tickets available at the official play guide of Eintracht Frankfurt. The online ticket reservation method can be found here.
※Ticket delivery will be on the day of the match. (Location: Near the main entrance "Reserved ticket delivery area")
□ Other
(1) Ticket sales on the day of the stadium start at 10:00. The sales location is near the main entrance.
※It is said that there are enough visitor tickets prepared, but please also use and purchase them online as mentioned above.
(2) The opening time is 13:15. If you have a visitor seat ticket, please enter at gate number 19 or 20.
※On the day of the match, a season opening party will be held at the stadium vicinity (inside the park) from 10:00. Stage events and food and beverage sales are planned.
【Stadium Vendors】
There are food and beverage stalls inside the stadium, which are available for use.
[Security at the game venue]
Unlike domestic matches in Japan, the handling on the day of the match may vary not only based on the organizer's judgment and decision, but also on the judgment of the organizer and the German police authorities. At the venue, please follow the guidance of the organizer and the German police authorities. Thank you for your cooperation.
[Spectator Etiquette]※Please read this carefully!
(1) Baggage inspection will be conducted at the entrance gate, so we kindly ask for your cooperation with the staff and security personnel.
(2) Regarding the rules for watching the game, we generally follow the "J.League Unified Prohibited Rules". Thank you for your cooperation.
(3) Also, please check the following information as the rules regarding bringing items into the stadium may differ from those of FC Tokyo.
- Bringing in food and drinks is strictly prohibited. Please use the stadium's concession stands.
- Bringing bags other than waist bags is prohibited.
※However, considering the luggage of travelers coming from Japan and the method of watching J-League matches, we are currently confirming with the organizers again. We will inform you again once a conclusion is reached.
→[Updated: 7/28] We have confirmed again with the organizers regarding the bringing of bags. Generally, backpacks, tote bags, and enamel bags are allowed, but the final decision will be made during the baggage inspection at the entrance gate on the day of the event. Please be aware of this in advance.
・Drums, banners, and flags related to cheering goods require prior application and approval from the organizer. If you wish to bring them, please contact this email address unei@fctokyo.co.jp.
※Application details: Photo that shows the design, size, and contact information
・Cameras such as DSLRs and telephoto cameras are not allowed.
・There may be cases where items recognized as dangerous by the organizers and the police authorities cannot be brought in. Please note.
※Please note that the handling on the day of the match may vary depending on the decision of the organizers and the police authorities, even if you have applied to the club in advance to bring in support goods such as cheering banners and drums.
[Remarks]
(1) All information is subject to change and is only scheduled or anticipated for the day of the match. Please be aware that there may be last-minute changes if information does not reach FC Tokyo, so please take note.
(2) All information is provided as an example and there may be exceptions depending on the situation. We kindly ask for your cooperation in following the instructions of the organizers and the police authorities.
(3) On the day of the match, each and every one of you who will be watching as FC Tokyo supporters is a "representative of FC Tokyo supporters". Regardless of the content or result of the match, please behave and speak with moderation based on common sense, both inside and outside the venue, so as not to cause any inconvenience to the opposing club, stadium, or opposing supporters. We hope that you can enjoy this international match without being involved in any unnecessary trouble. Thank you for your cooperation.