Soccer J1 Hiroshima held event to entertain Urawa supporters and others before the opening match. Momiji manju, a specialty of Hiroshima, were presented to Reds supporters.

A face painting corner was also set up, where fans painted soccer balls and other objects on the faces and hands of supporters using the Reds' symbol colors, red and black. The J1 opening game, which will pit Sanfrecce against the Reds at the new soccer stadium, will kick off at 2:00 p.m.