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 Development
For the 27th Tama River Clasico, an original character for the Tama River Clasico will be created and a promotional video for the "clash" match 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 Leisure Sheet" Giveaway
FC Tokyo's club sponsor, "JX Energy Co., Ltd.", has collaborated with the match event "ENEOS Day" held on the same day to print the Tama River Clasico logo on the giveaway "Warifure Leisure Sheet" for attendees.

【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.

※Design is an image.
※For more details, please check "Announcement of 'ENEOS Day' Event".
 

3. Tama River Clasico Original Goods Sale
Sec. 27 Tama River Clasico commemorative original towel muffler will be on sale.

※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 Clasico" to be held
Before the "27th Tama River Clasico" of the top team, a match called "Tama River "Co" Clasico" will be held by the children of the academy 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.
　In this land divided by the Tama River, the history of competing and improving each other has shown an excitement that is no less than 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. The Tama River, which separates the two clubs, and the Spanish word for "classic" meaning "traditional battle" have been combined to name this match the "Tama River Classic".
　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 in Tokyo.