It is the home stadium of the Kashima Antlers, a team in the J1 League.

League, Kashima's forerunner, Sumitomo Steel S.C., played at the nearby Sumitomo Steel plant's athletic grounds.

Kashima Soccer Stadium hosted the following three matches in the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

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