J1 League
Fill in each matchday score or use the quick simulator, and follow the live table to the end of the season.
Urawa Reds
Vissel Kobe
Nagoya
FC Tokyo
JEF Utd Chiba
V-Varen
Cerezo Osaka
Kawasaki
Yokohama FM
Gamba Osaka| # | Team | PJ | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KashimaACL | 18 | +20 | 43 |
| 2 | FC TokyoACL | 18 | +12 | 33 |
| 3 | Vissel KobeACL | 18 | +6 | 33 |
| 4 | Machida Zelvia | 18 | +4 | 32 |
| 5 | Nagoya | 18 | +3 | 29 |
| 6 | Sanfreece | 18 | +8 | 28 |
| 7 | Cerezo Osaka | 18 | +7 | 27 |
| 8 | Urawa Reds | 18 | +7 | 25 |
| 9 | Kawasaki | 18 | -4 | 25 |
| 10 | Tokyo Verdy | 18 | -6 | 25 |
| 11 | Okayama | 18 | -1 | 24 |
| 12 | Gamba Osaka | 18 | +4 | 23 |
| 13 | Yokohama FM | 18 | -1 | 20 |
| 14 | Shimizu | 18 | -2 | 20 |
| 15 | Kyoto Sanga | 18 | -7 | 20 |
| 16 | V-Varen | 18 | -8 | 20 |
| 17 | Kashiwa | 18 | -3 | 19 |
| 18 | A Fukuoka↓ | 18 | -10 | 17 |
| 19 | Mito Hollyhock↓ | 18 | -16 | 14 |
| 20 | JEF Utd Chiba↓ | 18 | -13 | 12 |
J1 League 2026 Simulator
The J1 League is the top division of professional football in Japan. It brings together 20 clubs that play a double round-robin of 38 matchdays, with 3 points for a win and 1 for a draw. Unlike European leagues, it runs on a calendar-year schedule, roughly from February to December, and the 2026 season is played under the J.League's "100 Year Vision" branding. The top clubs qualify for the AFC Champions League Elite, while the bottom three are relegated to the J2 League.
With our simulator you can experience all the drama of the title race. The table is computed in real time from the calendar's real results: enter the scores of the remaining fixtures yourself, or let the auto-simulation fill them in instantly. Every result recalculates the standings, the Asian Champions League places and the relegation zone on the spot. It is completely free and requires no signup, so you can test as many scenarios as you like with historic clubs such as Kashima Antlers, Urawa Red Diamonds, Yokohama F. Marinos, Vissel Kobe, Kawasaki Frontale or Gamba Osaka.
How to use the J1 League simulator
- 1Check the live table and the fixture calendar, computed from the real results already played.
- 2Enter the score of the remaining matches yourself, or click to simulate a matchday or the whole season at once.
- 3Watch the standings recalculate instantly, showing the AFC Champions League Elite and relegation zones.
- 4Replay as many scenarios as you like and share your predictions; everything is free with no signup required.
Frequently asked questions about the J1 League
How many teams play in the J1 League?
The J1 League features 20 clubs that face each other home and away, adding up to 38 matchdays per season.
When is the season played?
It runs on a calendar-year basis, roughly from February to December. The 2026 edition is played under the J.League's "100 Year Vision" branding.
Which competition do the top teams qualify for?
Clubs at the top of the table earn a place in the AFC Champions League Elite, Asia's top continental competition.
How many teams are relegated?
The bottom three clubs are relegated to the J2 League at the end of the season.
Is the simulator free?
Yes, it is completely free and needs no signup. You can simulate results and matchdays as many times as you want.