We would like to inform you of the "AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 Preliminary Stage match against Gangwon FC" to be held on August 11th (Tuesday) as follows.

■Match Overview
Date and Time: August 11th (Tue), 19:30 kickoff (There is no time difference between South Korea and Japan.)
Venue: Gangneung Stadium
Location: 408 Gyo-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon Special Self-governing Province

■Ticket Information
① Online sales are scheduled to begin 7 days before the match.

② Tickets can be purchased at the ticket counter on the day of the event.
*For details such as price, please check the Gangwon FC website.

■Regarding Admission
Entrance Gate: Entry will be through the Visitor Gate "Gate G" (baggage check will be conducted).
Gate Opening Time: Scheduled for 16:30 local time (3 hours before kickoff).
Re-entry: The policy regarding temporary exit and re-entry is currently unknown.

■ Visitor Seating Area
Enter through "GATE G", go up the stairs to the 2nd floor, turn left and go straight.
→ "F-2" is the away seating area.

■ Precautions for spectators
◇Baggage Inspection
- Baggage checks (for bags and personal belongings) will be conducted at all entrance gates.
・Entry will be denied if you do not comply with the baggage inspection.
Regarding bringing in water, you may bring in PET bottles up to 600ml with the cap removed.

◇Items that are prohibited from being brought in
Prohibited items include anything that interferes with normal activities within the safety zone, threatens life and property, or disrupts the game.

Examples of prohibited items
- Political/religious/racist/unauthorized propaganda, and other expressions of personal or group ideologies or interests unrelated to the match.
- Offensive expressions intended to slander the league or opposing teams.
- Printed materials intended for commercial or personal gain
Weapons, firearms, explosives, flammable materials
Glass bottles, cans, and PET bottles exceeding 600ml
- Items that disrupt normal viewing of the game (such as balloons)
- A very hard substance that can break into fragments.
・Pet animals
- Items that disrupt the smooth progress of the competition
- Any other items that the league and the teams deem to be a safety risk.

◇Prohibited acts
Anyone who engages in any of the following prohibited activities within the safety zone will be subject to the following measures, depending on the case: (1) warning, (2) denial of entry, (3) removal (expulsion), (4) restraining from approaching, and (5) after preserving the scene, action will be taken in accordance with police procedures.
Furthermore, in accordance with relevant laws, the home team may request disciplinary action from the appropriate authorities.
In addition, any actions that are generally prohibited in J.LEAGUE official matches, or any actions that the organizers (AFC) and governing bodies (home team Gangwon FC and the Korea Football Association) deem to potentially cause nuisance or harm to others, are prohibited.

The above information is subject to change depending on the circumstances. Please cooperate by following the instructions of the organizers and supervisors.

◇Banners and flags
All banners and flags must be applied for and approved in advance. *Application deadline: July 28th (Tue) 23:59
Please see below for application procedures and important points.

■Other facilities such as stadiums
Food and beverage stalls: A temporary convenience store (selling only beverages, snacks, and ice cream) and a food truck are planned to be set up.
*Both credit cards and cash are accepted.
Support tour: There are no plans for one.

Those of you attending as GAMBA OSAKA fans and supporters are fans and supporters of a club that is representing Japan as the ACL2 champions.
Regardless of the content or result of the match, we will do our best to avoid causing any inconvenience to the organizers, the governing body, the stadium, the opposing team's supporters, etc.
We ask that you behave in a sensible and moderate manner, both inside and outside the venue.