Japan Football League 2025: Everything You Need to Know
The 2025 Japan Football League (JFL) season is underway, marking the 27th overall season of the JFL and its 12th year as the fourth-highest tier in Japanese football. With 16 teams vying for the championship, the league promises intense competition and exciting matchups.
When does the JFL Take Place?
The season kicked off on March 8, 2025, and is scheduled to conclude on November 23, 2025.
The Teams
sixteen teams are competing in the 2025 season. Here’s a look at each:
| Team | City | Stadium | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asuka FC | Kashihara, Nara | Kashihara Public Garden Nara Prefectural Stadium | 5,000 | ▲ |
| Atletico Suzuka Club | Suzuka, Mie | AGF Suzuka Athletic Stadium | 1,450 | |
| Briobecca Urayasu Ichikawa | Urayasu, Chiba | Daiichi Cutter Field | 2,100 | |
| Criacao Shinjuku | Shinjuku, Tokyo | Ajinomoto Field Nishigaoka | 7,258 | J.League Hundred Year Plan club, J3 License |
| Honda FC | Hamamatsu, Shizuoka | Honda Miyakoda Soccer Stadium | 2,506 | |
| Iwate Grulla Morioka | Morioka, Iwate | Iwagin Stadium | 5,000 | ▼, J1 License |
| FC maruyasu Okazaki | Okazaki, Aichi | Maruyasu Okazaki ryuhoku Stadium | 5,000 | |
| MinebeaMitsumi FC | Miyazaki, Miyazaki | Hinata Athletic Stadiumm | 20,000 | |
| Okinawa SV | Tomigusuku & Uruma | Tapic Kenso Hiyagon Stadium | 10,189 | |
| Reilac Shiga | Kusatsu, Shiga | Heiwado HATO Stadium | 15,000 | J.League Hundred Year Plan club (Applicant), J3 License |
| reinmeer Aomori FC | Aomori, Aomori | New Aomori Prefecture General Sports Park | 20,809 | J3 License |
| FC Tiamo Hirakata | Hirakata, Osaka | Tamayura Athletic Stadium | 2,500 | |
| Veertien Mie | Kuwana, Mie | La Pita Toin Stadium | 5,077 | J3 License |
| Verspah Ōita | Yufu, Beppu, Ōita | Resonac Soccer/Rugby field | 4,700 | J3 License |
| Yokogawa Musashino FC | Musashino, Tokyo | Musashino Municipal Athletic Stadium | 5,188 | |
| YSCC Yokohama | Yokohama, Kanagawa | NHK Spring Mitsuzawa football Stadium | 150,454 | ▼, J2 License |
Updated: March 25, 2025
what’s at Stake?
- champion: Awarded to the top team at the end of the season.
- Play-off Qualification: Some teams may qualify for play-off games, depending on league rules.
- Relegation: Certain teams may face relegation to a lower league.
Key to Abbreviations
- (A): Team relegated from the J3 League 2024.
- (N): Team promoted from the Regional Leagues.
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Japan Football League 2025: Everything You Need to Know
The 2025 Japan Football league (JFL) season is underway, marking the 27th overall season of the JFL and its 12th year as the fourth-highest tier in Japanese football.With 16 teams vying for the championship, the league promises intense competition and exciting matchups.
When does the JFL Take Place?
The season kicked off on March 8, 2025, and is scheduled to conclude on November 23, 2025.
The Teams
sixteen teams are competing in the 2025 season. Here’s a look at each:
| Team | City | Stadium | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asuka FC | Kashihara, Nara | Kashihara Public Garden Nara Prefectural Stadium | 5,000 | ▲ |
| Atletico Suzuka Club | Suzuka, Mie | AGF Suzuka Athletic Stadium | 1,450 | |
| Briobecca urayasu Ichikawa | Urayasu, Chiba | Daiichi Cutter Field | 2,100 | |
| Criacao Shinjuku | Shinjuku, Tokyo | Ajinomoto Field Nishigaoka | 7,258 | J.League Hundred Year Plan club, J3 License |
| Honda FC | Hamamatsu, Shizuoka | Honda Miyakoda Soccer Stadium | 2,506 | |
| Iwate Grulla Morioka | Morioka, Iwate | Iwagin Stadium | 5,000 | ▼, J1 License |
| FC maruyasu Okazaki | Okazaki, Aichi | Maruyasu Okazaki ryuhoku stadium | 5,000 | |
| minebeamitsumi FC | Miyazaki, Miyazaki | Hinata Athletic Stadium | 20,000 | |
| Okinawa SV | Tomigusuku & Uruma | Tapic Kenso Hiyagon Stadium | 10,189 | |
| Reilac Shiga | Kusatsu, Shiga | Heiwado HATO Stadium | 15,000 | J.League Hundred Year Plan club (Applicant), J3 License |
| reinmeer Aomori FC | Aomori, Aomori | New Aomori Prefecture General Sports Park | 20,809 | J3 License |
| FC Tiamo Hirakata | Hirakata, Osaka | Tamayura Athletic Stadium | 2,500 | |
| Veertien Mie | Kuwana, Mie | La Pita Toin Stadium | 5,077 | J3 License |
| Verspah Ōita | Yufu, Beppu, Ōita | resonac Soccer/Rugby field | 4,700 | J3 License |
| Yokogawa Musashino FC | Musashino, Tokyo | Musashino Municipal Athletic Stadium | 5,188 | |
| YSCC Yokohama | Yokohama, Kanagawa | NHK Spring Mitsuzawa football Stadium | 150,454 | ▼, J2 License |
Updated: March 25, 2025
what’s at Stake?
- Champion: Awarded to the top team at the end of the season.
- Play-off Qualification: Some teams may qualify for play-off games, depending on league rules.
- Relegation: Certain teams may face relegation to a lower league.
Key to Abbreviations
- (A): Team relegated from the J3 League 2024.
- (N): Team promoted from the Regional Leagues.
JFL 2025: Q&A
Q: What is the JFL’s role in the Japanese football pyramid?
A: The JFL is the fourth tier of professional football in Japan, sitting below the J3 League. It serves as a crucial stepping stone for teams aiming to move up the ranks.
Q: How does a team get promoted to a higher league?
A: Promotion to J3 is typically earned by the top teams in the JFL, often depending on meeting specific licensing requirements set by the J.League.
Q: What does “J.League Hundred Year Plan club” meen?
A: It means the club is part of a long-term initiative by the J.League to promote football across Japan, even if they haven’t yet met the criteria for full J.league membership.
Q: Why are some stadiums’ capacities so small?
A: Stadium size frequently enough reflects the current status and resources of a club. As teams progress, they typically aim to upgrade their facilities.
Q: Which team has the largest stadium capacity?
A: YSCC Yokohama plays in the NHK Spring Mitsuzawa football Stadium, which has a capacity of 150,454 seats.
Q: What happened to the teams marked with the arrows?
A: The Upward arrow (▲) indicates the team that was promoted from the Regional Leagues, and the Downward arrows (▼) indicate the teams that were relegated from the higher leagues.
Q: Is there a difference between “J3 License” and “J2 License”?
A: Yes. A J3 license allows a club to compete in the J3 league. A J2 License allows a club to compete in the J2 league, which is a higher division. The license includes requirements like stadium size, youth development programs, and financial stability.
Q: What are the implications of the start and end dates?
A: the dates indicate the long season. Japanese football leagues often have longer seasons than those in other parts of the world, allowing for more matches and fan engagement.
Follow the JFL 2025 season to see which team will rise to the top!
