[Soccer Watching] Real-life essentials for a woman who attends every home game

The Centennial Concept League is about to come to an end.
With my first visit to Atsubetsu in a while, I packed my bags while trying to remember what I usually bring to watch soccer outdoors.

At this point, as someone who attends every home game, including Emperor's Cup and cup matches, I'd like to introduce what you really need to bring and what you should wear to watch soccer.
By the way, this also serves as a personal memo for myself.

Clothing Section

・Basically long sleeves
Most of the uniforms I own are short-sleeved, but when I wear them, I wear a long-sleeved inner layer underneath or a hoodie.
Or I wear a long-sleeved uniform.
It's for sun protection and cold weather.
From experience, I've almost never thought, "I'm going to die from the heat" at Sapporo Dome or Atsubetsu Athletics Stadium.
Since Consadole's home games are basically indoors, you can watch comfortably even in summer. If anything, Atsubetsu is windy and cold.
Conversely, I feel cold once the match starts, so there are times when I'm wearing a jacket as usual.
I think it's fine to wear short sleeves if you're going to be jumping in the goal behind, but for those sitting, I recommend bringing something to throw over your shoulders and taking it off if you get hot.

・Sneakers for footwear
The stairs at Sapporo Dome are steeper than you think.
Every time you get up for drinks, food, or to go to the restroom, you end up having to go up and down long, steep stairs, so I think it's better to wear shoes without heels.
In winter, wear something that doesn't slip.
If you wait in the general waiting line, there's a possibility you'll have to stop halfway up the stairs, and because of the sun exposure, the ice melts halfway and freezes again, making the footing slanted.

・Backpack
I have a lot of luggage, so I go with just one backpack.
It's often hectic at the entrance with baggage checks, showing membership cards, and presenting tickets, so I recommend having as few loose items as possible.

・A hat if outdoors
Because your scalp can get sunburned too.
At Sapporo Dome, there is a drink holder for the person sitting behind you on the back of your seat, so if you have long hair, be considerate so it doesn't get into the person behind you's drink.
There's no such thing as a drink holder at Atsubetsu Athletics Stadium. Put it on the floor.

Essentials Section

There is nothing that is absolutely necessary.
If you only have yourself and a passionate heart that believes in the team(It's heavy)
Below is a list of what I bring.
Please bring your own tissues, handkerchiefs, and other daily necessities.

・Towel
A team towel to hold up when entering, and a towel with the player's name on it to hold up when the starting lineup is announced or when the players do a lap around the pitch at the end. I bring at least two.
Sometimes I have four in there. Am I going to the bath or something?

・Drinks
Bringing plastic bottles (large ones are not allowed) is permitted at both Sapporo Dome and Atsubetsu.
Frozen ones are not allowed.
Sometimesthere are places that collect only the plastic bottle cap upon entryso you might need a spare cap (what is a spare cap anyway?)
I bring plenty of barley tea or water because I'll be needing the restroom often.
But it's a common occurrence that a goal is scored whenever I get up to go to the restroom.
I want to go to the restroom frequently for the sake of the team.

・Earphones
Essential for those listening to the Omotenashi Guide.
You can listen to the DAZN audio commentary while watching the match.
My eyesight is bad, so this guide makes the match very easy to watch, which is a big help.

・S-hook
If there is a fence to hang your bag on, this is convenient because you don't have to put your bag directly on the ground.

・20-liter trash bag
I use this to stuff my bag in and put it under the seat.
Even if the person behind me spills their beer, this can protect my bag.
It also keeps my bag from getting wet on rainy days.

・Lap blanket
Because I get cold easily.

・Snacks
Kickoff is often at 14:00, so I get hungry halfway through.
When I get hungry, I get grumpy (me).
Sometimes friends returning from away games give me souvenir snacks, which makes me happy.

・Uniform
There are times I bring one separate from what I'm wearing.
For example, if there is a former Consadole player on the opposing team, they sometimes come to greet us at the end, so I hold it up then.
Sometimes I just have the uniform of a current player.
Kota Yoshihara once said on TV, "I notice it most when you flutter the uniform so the back number is visible," so I've been bringing it since then.

・Small pochette
I use one that came as a supplement with Zexy.
I don't carry a wallet; I just put my smartphone and some money or cards directly into the pochette.
I leave my backpack in my seat and carry just this pochette to go buy food.
If I walk around with my backpack on, my shoulders will probably fall off eventually. From the weight.

・Clear file folder
There was a season where they handed out monthly calendars at every match, and since it got all crumpled when I put it directly in my bag, I've been carrying a small clear file folder since then.
But aren't clear file folders surprisingly often handed out at matches?
I go with a big backpack so it fits, but how do women who carry those tiny bags, the size of a trendy kitten's head, bring those clear files home?

That concludes the list of clothing & items I actually bring when I go to watch soccer.
With the World Cup just around the corner and soccer fever rising, I would be very happy if this serves as a reference for those who thought, "Maybe I'll go watch soccer locally for a bit."

Finally, to the soccer players coming to Sapporo Dome to play a match who might read this article (though there definitely aren't any)

Even if you score a goal, do not jump over the fence leading to the goal behind!