Kashima Antlers are a professional football club based in Kashima, Ibaraki, Japan, competing in the J1 League (2023), the top tier of Japanese professional football. This Kashima Antlers flag (Japanese: 鹿島アントラーズの旗) consists of the team's official logo and a background covered with red and gray triangles formed by a blue-and-white cross.
| Flag Proportion: | 3:5 (standard flag ratio) |
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| Flag Format: | Animated GIF (25-frame loop) |
| Flag Usage: | Fan-made / unofficial digital flag |
The Kashima Antlers logo is a visual representation of the club's name, identity, and regional heritage. Its central element is a stylized deer head with prominent antlers, directly reflecting the "Antlers" name and serving as the emblem's most recognizable feature. The club's name is derived from its hometown, as "Kashima" can be interpreted as "deer island" in Japanese, strengthening the connection between the team and its local roots. The shield-shaped background is vertically divided into gray and red, with gray symbolizing strength, stability, and resilience, while red conveys passion, energy, and competitive spirit. Beneath the deer head, the handwritten word "Antlers" adds a distinctive and personal touch to the design. The combination of these elements creates a strong and memorable visual identity. Overall, the emblem effectively captures the heritage, ambition, and enduring spirit of Kashima Antlers in Japanese football.
| Team name: | Kashima Antlers FC |
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| Team nicknames: | Antlers, Kashima |
| Team abbreviation: | ANT |
| Founded: | 1947 |
| Location: | Kashima, Ibaraki, Japan |
| Ground: | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
| Capacity: | 40,728 |
| League: | J1 League |
| Team Colors: | Red and Gray |
| Championships: | 8 |
| Second places: | 3 |
| Seasons in top flight: | 32 |
| Mascot: | Deer (No official mascot) |
