Fans attending the 2015 Yamazaki Nabisco Cup final will be prohibited from smoking once the game kicks off, the J.League announced on Monday.
The decision has been made in order to reduce crowding in the concourses at half time, as well as prevent non-smokers from inhaling from second-hand smoke.
Beyond the ban, which applies to all areas of the stadium at half time and immediately after full time, smoking will continue to be allowed in designated smoking areas only.
Kashima Antlers will take on holders Gamba Osaka for the trophy on October 31 at Saitama Stadium 2002.
