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J2 LeagueJ1 League, also known as Meiji Yasuda J1 League, is a professional football league in Japan for men. There are overall 20 teams that compete for the title every year between February and December. The current holder of the title is Yokohama F. Marinos and the team that holds the most titles is Kashima Antlers. Sofascore tracks live football scores and J1 League table, results, statistics and top scorers. In the 2023 season, among the most popular teams in J1 League for online searches are Kawasaki Frontale, Yokohama F. Marinos, Vissel Kobe. To follow today’s games and other active leagues, please visit the main page for all competitions in Japan.
Competition format of J1 League
The first edition of the J1 League took place in 2017 when the first league winner was Kawasaki Frontale. The teams are placed in 3 tables, with a promotion and relegation system for the best and worst-performing teams. The last 2 teams are relegated to the J2 League. Each team plays overall 393 games in one season and the winner is the team that has the most points at the end of the season. The top 2 teams qualify for the UEFA Champions League main tournament or preliminary qualifications. Additional 1 team qualify for UEFA Champions League Qualification tournament or preliminary qualifications.
Top scorers and goals
The top scorer in the J.League 2022 season was Thiago Santana with 14 goals. The average number of goals in the league for season 2023 is 2.56 per game.
Team stadiums and attendance
The team with the largest stadium is Yokohama F. Marinos with the total capacity of 72,327. The highest attendance per game in the season J.League 2022 was 63,854. This was during the match between Yokohama F. Marinos and FC Tokyo. The total attendance in J.League 2022 season was 6,349,681. The average attendance per game was 20,751.
TV partners and official organization
The largest TV partners for J1 League are DAZN, NHK. The organization that is in charge of the league is J1 League.
Top 8 important questions about J1 League
#1 Which team in J1 League has the most titles?
The team with the most titles in J1 League is Kashima Antlers.
#2 Which team is the current titleholder in J1 League?
The current titleholder in J1 League is Yokohama F. Marinos.
#3 What rank of competition is J1 League in Japan?
J1 League is the level 1 division in Japan.
#4 How many rounds are played each season in J1 League?
Overall 37 rounds are played in J1 League each season.
#5 How many goals are scored on average in J1 League in 2023?
The average number of goals in J1 League is 2.56 per game in 2023.
#6 Is there a playoff round in J1 League after the regular season?
There isn't a playoff competition after the regular season in J1 League.
#7 When does the J1 League start and when does it finish?
The J1 League usually starts in February and ends in December.
#8 How many groups are there in J1 League competition?
The teams in J1 League are placed in 3 groups.
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J1 League, also known as Meiji Yasuda J1 League, is a professional football league in Japan for men. There are overall 20 teams that compete for the title every year between February and December. The current holder of the title is Yokohama F. Marinos and the team that holds the most titles is Kashima Antlers. Sofascore tracks live football scores and J1 League table, results, statistics and top scorers. In the 2023 season, among the most popular teams in J1 League for online searches are Kawasaki Frontale, Yokohama F. Marinos, Vissel Kobe. To follow today’s games and other active leagues, please visit the main page for all competitions in Japan.
Competition format of J1 League
The first edition of the J1 League took place in 2017 when the first league winner was Kawasaki Frontale. The teams are placed in 3 tables, with a promotion and relegation system for the best and worst-performing teams. The last 2 teams are relegated to the J2 League. Each team plays overall 393 games in one season and the winner is the team that has the most points at the end of the season. The top 2 teams qualify for the UEFA Champions League main tournament or preliminary qualifications. Additional 1 team qualify for UEFA Champions League Qualification tournament or preliminary qualifications.
Top scorers and goals
The top scorer in the J.League 2022 season was Thiago Santana with 14 goals. The average number of goals in the league for season 2023 is 2.56 per game.
Team stadiums and attendance
The team with the largest stadium is Yokohama F. Marinos with the total capacity of 72,327. The highest attendance per game in the season J.League 2022 was 63,854. This was during the match between Yokohama F. Marinos and FC Tokyo. The total attendance in J.League 2022 season was 6,349,681. The average attendance per game was 20,751.
TV partners and official organization
The largest TV partners for J1 League are DAZN, NHK. The organization that is in charge of the league is J1 League.
Top 8 important questions about J1 League
#1 Which team in J1 League has the most titles?
The team with the most titles in J1 League is Kashima Antlers.
#2 Which team is the current titleholder in J1 League?
The current titleholder in J1 League is Yokohama F. Marinos.
#3 What rank of competition is J1 League in Japan?
J1 League is the level 1 division in Japan.
#4 How many rounds are played each season in J1 League?
Overall 37 rounds are played in J1 League each season.
#5 How many goals are scored on average in J1 League in 2023?
The average number of goals in J1 League is 2.56 per game in 2023.
#6 Is there a playoff round in J1 League after the regular season?
There isn't a playoff competition after the regular season in J1 League.
#7 When does the J1 League start and when does it finish?
The J1 League usually starts in February and ends in December.
#8 How many groups are there in J1 League competition?
The teams in J1 League are placed in 3 groups.