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FC Machida Zelvia

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Club Overview

FC Machida Zelvia are a J1 League club based in Machida, Tokyo. Their home, Machida GION Stadium (Nozuta Stadium), holds about 15,500. Backed by parent company CyberAgent’s investment, the club rose rapidly, winning the J2 title and earning J1 promotion in 2023.

Seating Guide

The stadium has a Main Stand (plastic seats with drink holders) and a roofed upper Back Stand, with goal-end areas split into home “Zelvia Supporters Seats” (standing) and away “Visitor Supporters Seats.”

Tickets

Check the club’s official website for ticket purchase methods.

This site is mainly in Japanese — here's how to get through it

  1. On the ticket site, click your desired match date.
  2. Choose a seating zone — pricing for each zone is shown directly on the site.
  3. Sign up or log in, then pick your seat and complete the payment.
  4. Some clubs check ID against the buyer's name at entry, so bring your passport along with the ticket.

Tip: in Chrome, right-click the page and choose "Translate to English" to read button labels instantly.

Food Guide

Around the stadium you’ll find a variety of restaurants. Check the button below for a real, location-based list.

Cheer Culture

Widely cited as one of Japanese football’s most dramatic recent turnaround stories, with average attendance surging (from about 3,243 to 7,426 per match) after a new training facility opened in 2022. A new geographic rivalry with FC Tokyo and Tokyo Verdy is emerging.

📍 Getting There

Machida GION Stadium (町田GIONスタジアム) · 2035 Nozutamachi, Machida, Tokyo

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