NEWS
[Event just before the opening] "REDS START 2025 ~Grand Rally~" will be held in front of Urawa Station on Tuesday, February 11th (National Holiday)! (Updated February 10th)
The long-awaited 2025 season has finally begun!
On Tuesday, February 11th (national holiday), four days before Urawa Reds kick off the Meiji Yasuda J1 League, we will be holding a special event titled "REDS START 2025 - A Rally to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Red Diamonds" at the Civic Square in front of the East Exit of Urawa Station.
In the first part, a participatory sports space will be set up in front of the station for you to enjoy with your family and friends. In the second part, former and current Urawa Reds players will appear on stage!
Let's spend this special day together with everyone in our hometown, and all those who love Urawa Reds, to make the 2025 season a wonderful year!
As this event will be held in a public area, we ask for your cooperation in checking the details and precautions in advance.

Event details
[REDS START 2025 ~Grand Rally]
Date and time: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 (national holiday) 10:00-16:00 (scheduled)
Location: Urawa Station East Exit Civic Square (in front of Urawa PARCO)
Details of the event will be updated on this page from time to time.
♦Part 1 (10:00-14:00) REDS PARK will be held! (A participatory sports space for families)
Participation fee: Free
[Event Details]
・ICON Soccer 2 locations
・Soccer darts 1 location
・ Cheer on the team! Mosaic art photo spot
・ Redia Family (mascots) appear
[Notes]
*Shoes and other equipment are not available for rental.
*There are no age restrictions for participating in the event, but participation conditions may change depending on congestion and other conditions.
*Photos taken at the mosaic art photo spot will be displayed in the stadium at a later date.
♦Part 2 (14:00-16:00) Alumni talk show & current players on stage
Participation fee: Free
1. Alumni Talk Show (14:00-15:00)
Alumni scheduled to appear ※In alphabetical order
・ Tomoya UGAJIN (Top Team Strengthening Officer)
・Masayuki Okano (Reds brand ambassador)
・Yosuke Kashiwagi (FC Gifu Club Ambassador)
・ Shinzo Koroki (Partner Sales Representative and Academy Role Model Coach)
・Ryota Moriwaki (Ehime FC Positive Energizer)
2. Active Players Stage (15:00-15:45)
(Updated 2/10)
Scheduled players
MF6 Taishi Matsumoto
MF14 Takahiro Sekine
FW20 Motoki Nagakura
DF26 Takuya Ogiwara
FW30 Naoki Maeda
MF77 Takuro Kaneko
Hosted by Natsumi Asai (MC at Urawa Reds Stadium)
Seating Area
[REX CLUB members only! Seating area wanted!]
A lottery for seating areas will be held exclusively for REX CLUB LOYALTY/REGULAR members.
Please check the following information before applying.
・Number of participants: 50
*Please select the number of people (1 or 2) when applying.
How to apply
Only those who join the REX CLUB LOYALTY (season ticket holders) and REGULAR (paid members) for 2025 are eligible to apply.
Please log in to your REX CLUB My Page and enter the lottery from the Events/Lottery section. Please be sure to check the event date and the winner announcement date before applying.
・REX CLUB event/raffle page here
https://rexclub.urawa-reds.co.jp/mypage/events
・Application acceptance period: Until February 7th (Fri) 23:59
・Announcement of the winners: Scheduled to be announced by 18:00 on (Sat) February 8th
・How to check the lottery results
▼Please check the Events/Lottery section on your REX CLUB My Page.
*Details will be displayed in the lottery results section only for winners. We plan to send the same information by email. Please make sure you have set your email settings to receive emails from the following two domains (@ and below).
reds-experience.com
urawa-reds.co.jp
※Request to all visitors※
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, please be sure to read the following precautions in advance.
About the venue
・This event will be held in an "outdoor public space." Temperatures are expected to be low depending on the weather, so please take measures to protect yourself from the cold.
・Please check the official website and social media for information on what to do in case of rain.
・Anywhere except seated will be standing room only. As this is a public area, Please do not reserve a spot..
・Standing areas are limited. Please refrain from viewing the show in any area other than the designated areas.
・We have set up a wheelchair area, but due to limited space, we may refuse entry if the venue is full. Thank you for your understanding.
・For safety reasons, pets, with the exception of assistance and service dogs, are prohibited in the viewing area.
Seating Area
・The seating area is only available to those who have been selected through the recruitment campaign within the REX CLUB.
・Winners will be contacted by email from the REX CLUB Secretariat.
・Please note that prizes cannot be transferred to other parties via the winner.
About the speakers
・Several active athletes are scheduled to appear on stage. In the event of rain, the athletes' appearances will be canceled in order to manage their condition.
・Please note that former and current athletes may be subject to change without prior notice.
Regarding event participation
・Participation in this event is free, however admission may be restricted during peak hours.
・If you have small children with you, please make sure to keep an eye on them at all times.
- Eating and drinking is permitted inside the venue, but please take your trash home with you.
Safety and Manners
・Please be considerate of those around you (please refrain from talking loudly or blocking others' views).
・The event area is a public space. Please refrain from any behavior that may disrupt the general public or passersby.
・When it is crowded, please follow the instructions of staff and cooperate to ensure safety.
-Dangerous behavior (running, pushing, swinging large luggage, etc.) is prohibited within the venue.
・ Please refrain from unauthorized parking or other actions that may cause inconvenience to surrounding facilities..
Regarding photo and video shooting
・At this event, still photos and videos will be taken by the club's official camera. The photos and videos taken may be used for the club's public relations activities (official website, SNS, etc.). Please note in advance.
・You may take personal photos of the stage etc., but please be considerate of the privacy of other participants.
Emergency Response
・If you feel unwell, please inform a member of staff nearby.
・In the event of an emergency, please follow the instructions of staff.
On Tuesday, February 11th (national holiday), four days before Urawa Reds kick off the Meiji Yasuda J1 League, we will be holding a special event titled "REDS START 2025 - A Rally to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Red Diamonds" at the Civic Square in front of the East Exit of Urawa Station.
In the first part, a participatory sports space will be set up in front of the station for you to enjoy with your family and friends. In the second part, former and current Urawa Reds players will appear on stage!
Let's spend this special day together with everyone in our hometown, and all those who love Urawa Reds, to make the 2025 season a wonderful year!
As this event will be held in a public area, we ask for your cooperation in checking the details and precautions in advance.

Event details
[REDS START 2025 ~Grand Rally]
Date and time: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 (national holiday) 10:00-16:00 (scheduled)
Location: Urawa Station East Exit Civic Square (in front of Urawa PARCO)
Details of the event will be updated on this page from time to time.
♦Part 1 (10:00-14:00) REDS PARK will be held! (A participatory sports space for families)
Participation fee: Free
[Event Details]
・ICON Soccer 2 locations
・Soccer darts 1 location
・ Cheer on the team! Mosaic art photo spot
・ Redia Family (mascots) appear
[Notes]
*Shoes and other equipment are not available for rental.
*There are no age restrictions for participating in the event, but participation conditions may change depending on congestion and other conditions.
*Photos taken at the mosaic art photo spot will be displayed in the stadium at a later date.
♦Part 2 (14:00-16:00) Alumni talk show & current players on stage
Participation fee: Free
1. Alumni Talk Show (14:00-15:00)
Alumni scheduled to appear ※In alphabetical order
・ Tomoya UGAJIN (Top Team Strengthening Officer)
・Masayuki Okano (Reds brand ambassador)
・Yosuke Kashiwagi (FC Gifu Club Ambassador)
・ Shinzo Koroki (Partner Sales Representative and Academy Role Model Coach)
・Ryota Moriwaki (Ehime FC Positive Energizer)
2. Active Players Stage (15:00-15:45)
(Updated 2/10)
Scheduled players
MF6 Taishi Matsumoto
MF14 Takahiro Sekine
FW20 Motoki Nagakura
DF26 Takuya Ogiwara
FW30 Naoki Maeda
MF77 Takuro Kaneko
Hosted by Natsumi Asai (MC at Urawa Reds Stadium)
Seating Area
[REX CLUB members only! Seating area wanted!]
A lottery for seating areas will be held exclusively for REX CLUB LOYALTY/REGULAR members.
Please check the following information before applying.
・Number of participants: 50
*Please select the number of people (1 or 2) when applying.
How to apply
Only those who join the REX CLUB LOYALTY (season ticket holders) and REGULAR (paid members) for 2025 are eligible to apply.
Please log in to your REX CLUB My Page and enter the lottery from the Events/Lottery section. Please be sure to check the event date and the winner announcement date before applying.
・REX CLUB event/raffle page here
https://rexclub.urawa-reds.co.jp/mypage/events
・Application acceptance period: Until February 7th (Fri) 23:59
・Announcement of the winners: Scheduled to be announced by 18:00 on (Sat) February 8th
・How to check the lottery results
▼Please check the Events/Lottery section on your REX CLUB My Page.
*Details will be displayed in the lottery results section only for winners. We plan to send the same information by email. Please make sure you have set your email settings to receive emails from the following two domains (@ and below).
reds-experience.com
urawa-reds.co.jp
※Request to all visitors※
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, please be sure to read the following precautions in advance.
About the venue
・This event will be held in an "outdoor public space." Temperatures are expected to be low depending on the weather, so please take measures to protect yourself from the cold.
・Please check the official website and social media for information on what to do in case of rain.
・Anywhere except seated will be standing room only. As this is a public area, Please do not reserve a spot..
・Standing areas are limited. Please refrain from viewing the show in any area other than the designated areas.
・We have set up a wheelchair area, but due to limited space, we may refuse entry if the venue is full. Thank you for your understanding.
・For safety reasons, pets, with the exception of assistance and service dogs, are prohibited in the viewing area.
Seating Area
・The seating area is only available to those who have been selected through the recruitment campaign within the REX CLUB.
・Winners will be contacted by email from the REX CLUB Secretariat.
・Please note that prizes cannot be transferred to other parties via the winner.
About the speakers
・Several active athletes are scheduled to appear on stage. In the event of rain, the athletes' appearances will be canceled in order to manage their condition.
・Please note that former and current athletes may be subject to change without prior notice.
Regarding event participation
・Participation in this event is free, however admission may be restricted during peak hours.
・If you have small children with you, please make sure to keep an eye on them at all times.
- Eating and drinking is permitted inside the venue, but please take your trash home with you.
Safety and Manners
・Please be considerate of those around you (please refrain from talking loudly or blocking others' views).
・The event area is a public space. Please refrain from any behavior that may disrupt the general public or passersby.
・When it is crowded, please follow the instructions of staff and cooperate to ensure safety.
-Dangerous behavior (running, pushing, swinging large luggage, etc.) is prohibited within the venue.
・ Please refrain from unauthorized parking or other actions that may cause inconvenience to surrounding facilities..
Regarding photo and video shooting
・At this event, still photos and videos will be taken by the club's official camera. The photos and videos taken may be used for the club's public relations activities (official website, SNS, etc.). Please note in advance.
・You may take personal photos of the stage etc., but please be considerate of the privacy of other participants.
Emergency Response
・If you feel unwell, please inform a member of staff nearby.
・In the event of an emergency, please follow the instructions of staff.
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