J.League
professional men's association football league in Japan
The J.League (Japanese: Jリーグ, Hepburn: Jē Rīgu), officially Japan Professional Football League (Japanese: 日本プロサッカーリーグ, Hepburn: Nihon Puro Sakkā Rīgu, literally "Japan Pro Soccer League") is Japan's professional football league including the first division J1 League, second division J2 League and third division J3 League of the "Japanese association football league system". J1 League is one of the most successful leagues in Asian club football. It is sponsored by Meiji Yasuda Life and thus officially known as the Meiji Yasuda J.League (Japanese: 明治安田生命Jリーグ).
| Founded | 1992 |
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| Country | Japan |
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) |
| Divisions | J1 League J2 League J3 League |
| Number of teams | 56 + 2 under-23 teams |
| Level on pyramid | 1–3 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Fuji Xerox Super Cup Emperor's Cup (National cup) |
| League cup(s) | J.League YBC Levain CUP |
| International cup(s) | AFC Champions League |
| Current champions | J1: Kawasaki Frontale (3rd title) J2: Tokushima Vortis (1st title) J3: Blaublitz Akita (2nd title) (2020 season) |
| Most championships | J1: Kashima Antlers (8 titles) J2: Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo (3 titles) J3: Blaublitz Akita (2 titles) |
| TV partners | Leagues: DAZN Cup: Fuji TV SkyPerfecTV |
| Website | www.jleague.jp/en/ |
