Kashima vs Tokyo Verdy: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Kashima Antlers host Tokyo Verdy 1969 at Japan National Stadium on Saturday 19 December 2026, kick-off 06:00 UTC, in the Japanese J1 League (round 20). Kashima have had 56 days of rest since playing Kashiwa (Japanese J1 League); Tokyo Verdy have had 56 after facing A Fukuoka and travel about 17 km.