Japan. J-League Division 2 is the J2 League, the second division of Japanese football. 2026-27 is its first season on the new August-to-May calendar: from 8 August 2026 to 23 May 2027.
Twenty clubs, two automatic promotions
Twenty clubs meet home and away, giving 38 matchdays. The top two go up automatically to J1; clubs from 3rd to 6th play promotion play-offs for one more place, provided they hold a J1 licence.
|
Clubs | 20 |
Matchdays | 38 |
Automatic promotion | 1st and 2nd |
Promotion play-offs | 3rd to 6th |
For each Japan. J-League Division 2 matchday, the line lines up the fixtures with kick-off time and round number. The main W1, draw and W2 prices are shown straight away; the detail of the markets, from goal totals to double chance, sits on each match page.
Elsewhere on the site
The rest of pre-match is under Football. At kick-off, head for the J2 League as it happens or all football currently live. Opening a 1xBet account lets you play.