J League: Teams, stadiums, format, records & more

The J League is is the top level of the Japan Professional Football League and was founded in 1992.

We take a look at everything you need to know about the J League including the teams, stadiums, records and more.

J League: Teams

The following 20 teams are competing in the 2025 J League season:

• Fagiano Okayama
• Kashima Antlers
• Urawa Red Diamonds
• Kashiwa Reysol
• FC Tokyo
• Tokyo Verdy
• Machida Zelvia
• Kawasaki Frontale
• Yokohama F. Marinos
• Shonan Bellmare
• Albirex Niigata
• Shimizu S-Pulse
• Nagoya Grampus
• Kyoto Sanga
• Gamba Osaka
• Cerezo Osaka
• Vissel Kobe
• Sanfrecce Hiroshima
• Avispa Fukuoka
• Yokohama FC

J League: Stadiums

• Fagiano Okayama - JFE Harenokuni Stadium
• Kashima Antlers - Kashima Soccer Stadium
• Urawa Red Diamonds - Saitama Stadium 2002
• Kashiwa Reysol - Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium
• FC Tokyo - Ajinomoto Stadium
• Tokyo Verdy - Ajinomoto Stadium
• Machida Zelvia - Machida GION Stadium
• Kawasaki Frontale - Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu
• Yokohama F. Marinos - Nissan Stadium
• Shonan Bellmare - Lemon Gas Stadium Hiratsuka
• Albirex Niigata - Denka Big Swan Stadium
• Shimizu S-Pulse - IAI Stadium Nihondaira
• Nagoya Grampus - Toyota Stadium
• Kyoto Sanga - Sanga Stadium by Kyocera
• Gamba Osaka - Panasonic Stadium Suita
• Cerezo Osaka - Yodoko Sakura Stadium
• Vissel Kobe - Noevir Stadium Kobe
• Sanfrecce Hiroshima - Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
• Avispa Fukuoka - Best Denki Stadium
• Yokohama FC - NHK Spring Mitsuzawa Football Stadium

J League: Format

For the first time since 2021, the number of the clubs in the league increased from 18 to 20. This meant that only one team, Yokohama FC, were relegated to J2 League in the previous campaign.

At the end of the season, three clubs will be relegated to J2 League for the 2025 season. There won't be relegation play-offs between J1 and J2 teams.

After 38 games, the standings will be confirmed, with top spot being crowned champions.

J League: Records

• Most title wins - 8 (Kashima Antlers)
• Biggest win - Jubilo Iwata 9-1 Cerezo Osaka (1998)
• Highest attendance - 64,899 (Yokohama F. Marinos 3–0 FC Tokyo - 2019)
• All-time top goalscorer - Yoshito Okubo (191)