Buriram United vs Kashima Antlers: Kickoff Time, Venue and How to Watch

Buriram United host Kashima Antlers in AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 League Stage Matchday 4 on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The official schedule lists kickoff at 7:15 p.m. Indochina Time (ICT, UTC+07:00) at Buriram Stadium in Buriram, Thailand. That is 9:15 p.m. Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+09:00) and 12:15 p.m. UTC on the same date. As of the latest official match-page check, the fixture is still listed as upcoming; confirmed starting lineups and a result have not been posted.

Buriram United vs Kashima Antlers: match details

The J.LEAGUE match page identifies the game as East-region Matchday 4, gives the 21:15 Japan-time kickoff and lists Buriram Stadium. Buriram United’s official pre-match notice gives the local kickoff as 19:15. The offsets make the conversion straightforward: Thailand is seven hours ahead of UTC, and Japan is nine hours ahead. Both local kickoff times fall on Wednesday, November 4; neither conversion changes the calendar date.

Quick checklist for viewers

• At the stadium: Plan around a 7:15 p.m. ICT kickoff at Buriram Stadium.
• In Japan: The listed time is 9:15 p.m. JST.
• In UTC: Kickoff is 12:15 p.m. UTC on November 4.
• Before kickoff: Recheck the official match page for starting lineups and any late team news.
• For a stream: Check the official club notice and your local broadcaster’s schedule because access can vary by territory.

What is at stake in Matchday 4?

The teams arrive with contrasting records in the East league stage. The official match listing shows Buriram with two draws and one loss from three matches, while Kashima have won all three and have nine points. Kashima’s strong start gives the visitors a chance to extend their perfect run; Buriram need a first league-stage win to improve their position. Those records describe the table before this match and should not be confused with a result from the game itself.

Their most recent league-stage results offer useful context. Buriram drew 1-1 away to Gamba Osaka on October 28 after taking the lead, while Kashima beat FC Pohang Steelers 3-0 on the same matchday. The AFC’s official Matchday 4 preview describes Buriram as seeking to restart its campaign and Kashima as leading the East standings. The prior results support that contrast, but they do not determine what will happen in Buriram.

Confirmed team news and lineups

Starting elevens are not confirmed in the J.LEAGUE match listing at the time of this check. The match page has a lineup section for matchday information, so check it again close to kickoff. Until the clubs or competition publish the team sheets, projected formations and names circulating elsewhere should be treated as predictions rather than confirmed selections.

There is some confirmed pre-match context from the clubs. Buriram’s official news post says head coach Raúl Caneda and assistant coach Kenneth Dugall attended the November 3 press conference. Caneda described the match as difficult and said his side had prepared for Kashima; Dugall emphasized the importance of playing at home and receiving support from the crowd. The article confirms who addressed the media, but it does not publish a starting XI or an injury list.

Kashima’s official pre-match press-conference report says head coach Toru Oniki and midfielder Haruki Hayashi spoke before the trip. Oniki highlighted player condition during a busy run of matches and said the team had prepared by considering both Buriram’s strengths and Kashima’s own. That is useful preparation context, not confirmation that a particular player is unavailable or will start.

Matchups to watch

Buriram’s home setting and the new coaching staff make the opening phase worth watching. The practical question is whether the hosts can use the crowd’s energy to apply pressure while keeping their shape organized. An aggressive start could help them unsettle a visiting side that has won its first three league-stage games, but the team will also need to avoid leaving easy routes into transition. These are match-preview questions, not claims about the formation or instructions Caneda will use.

Kashima’s challenge is to carry its league-stage consistency into an away match while managing the schedule. The club’s own press-conference report calls player condition important, so viewers can watch how quickly the visitors settle into possession and whether they control the tempo. A strong record is an indicator of past results; it is not a guarantee of another win.

Where to watch or follow the match

Broadcast rights are territory-specific. Buriram United’s official pre-match announcement lists YouTube BG SPORTS as its stream. Kashima’s official match information lists DAZN. These notices identify the clubs’ published options, but they do not guarantee that either service carries the fixture in every country. Check the platform’s schedule and availability for your location before kickoff.

For live match information, use the J.LEAGUE match center, which provides match summary, lineup, statistics and stadium sections. The league’s AFC Champions League Elite fixtures and results page is another official route to follow the East-region schedule. At the time checked on November 4, 2026, both sources still listed Buriram vs Kashima as scheduled, with no final score available.