More Sports Oct 19, 2020
NPB-J. League COVID-19 task force to take more data-oriented approach to virus issue
by Kaz Nagatsuka
The sports bodies have sought input from epidemiologists and other experts as they seek ways to boost attendance at games.
Soccer | WE League Oct 15, 2020
Japan women’s pro soccer WE League reveals 11 clubs for first season
by Dan Orlowitz
The first WE League campaign will include seven J. League-affiliated clubs intended to give the new professional women’s soccer league a solid foundation of support.
More Sports Oct 5, 2020
NPB and J. League to explore raising current attendance limits
by Kaz Nagatsuka
Nippon Professional Baseball and the J. League will explore the possibility of raising the current caps on attendance, a process that will include consultations with an epidemiologist, among others, the two leagues announced following the latest meeting of their joint COVID-19 task force on ...
J. League Oct 2, 2020
Japan's ACL clubs will likely field split squads for J1 finale
by Dan Orlowitz
The final round of the J. League’s first division will take place on Dec. 19 despite overlapping with the final of the Asian Champions League, J. League officials said on Friday. The confirmation from league vice chairman Hiromi Hara came shortly after the public release ...
More Sports Sep 21, 2020
J. League and NPB reaffirm commitment to safety as limits on attendees eased
by Kaz Nagatsuka
The two leagues said they’d remain vigilant in order to safely complete the remainder of their respective 2020 campaigns.
J. League | From the Spot Sep 18, 2020
J. League risks paying price for Asian Champions League rescheduling
by Dan Orlowitz
The Asian Football Confederation has thrown Japanese soccer into disarray by repeatedly rescheduling the continental tournament.
General Sep 8, 2020
NPB and J. League call on government to raise crowd limits
by Kaz Nagatsuka
The two leagues, citing the success of anti-COVID countermeasures, said they should be allowed to welcome up to 20,000 fans at larger venues.
More Sports Sep 7, 2020
NPB, J. League will ask Japan's government to relax attendance limits
by Kaz Nagatsuka
The existing cap of 5,000 attendees doesn’t account for the varying capacities and seating arrangements of the stadiums in each circuit.
J. League Aug 25, 2020
J. League and DAZN extend domestic broadcast deal through 2028 season
by Dan Orlowitz
The agreement will see the value of the current contract, which began in 2017, rise to $2.1 billion.
General Aug 24, 2020
League bosses urge against COVID-related discrimination
by Kaz Nagatsuka
The heads of NPB and the J. League took a strong stance on the issue following reports of discrimination against staff and families at teams with infections.
Soccer / J. League Aug 19, 2020
J .League first division side Sagan Tosu said Tuesday its latest coronavirus test results for 123 people associated with the club, including players, staff and family members, have all come back negative. The club, at which the J .League's first known coronavirus cluster occurred, conducted ...
General Aug 11, 2020
NPB and J. League hope to continue play even if positive cases found
by Kaz Nagatsuka
Following recent infections of players in both leagues, the two competitions discussed strategies to improve the speed and accuracy of contact tracing.