Group allocations confirmed for the MEIJI YASUDA J.League “100-Year Vision League”
The J.League has approved the group allocations and group names for the regional league round of the MEIJI YASUDA J.League 100-Year Vision League, a special competition scheduled to kick off in February 2026 (official release, Japanese only). In drawing up the groups, the league took into account regional factors such as the distribution of clubs from heavy-snow areas and keeping clubs from the same prefecture in the same group.
Group structure – MEIJI YASUDA J1 100-Year Vision League
The J1 100-Year Vision League is divided into two groups, EAST and WEST, each consisting of ten clubs.
| EAST | WEST |
|---|---|
| Kashima Antlers | Shimizu S-Pulse |
| Mito Hollyhock | Nagoya Grampus |
| Urawa Reds | Kyoto Sanga F.C. |
| JEF United Chiba | Gamba Osaka |
| Kashiwa Reysol | Cerezo Osaka |
| FC Tokyo | Vissel Kobe |
| Tokyo Verdy | Fagiano Okayama |
| FC Machida Zelvia | Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
| Kawasaki Frontale | Avispa Fukuoka |
| Yokohama F. Marinos | V-Varen Nagasaki |
Group structure – MEIJI YASUDA J2 & J3 100-Year Vision League
The J2 & J3 100-Year Vision League is divided into four groups: EAST-A, EAST-B, WEST-A and WEST-B.
EAST-A / EAST-B
| EAST-A | EAST-B |
|---|---|
| Vanraure Hachinohe | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo |
| Blaublitz Akita | Fukushima United FC |
| Vegalta Sendai | Iwaki FC |
| Montedio Yamagata | RB Omiya Ardija |
| Tochigi SC | Ventforet Kofu |
| Tochigi City | Matsumoto Yamaga FC |
| Thespakusatsu Gunma | AC Nagano Parceiro |
| Yokohama FC | Júbilo Iwata |
| Shonan Bellmare | Fujieda MYFC |
| SC Sagamihara | FC Gifu |
WEST-A / WEST-B
| WEST-A | WEST-B |
|---|---|
| Albirex Niigata | Reilac Shiga FC |
| Kataller Toyama | Gainare Tottori |
| Zweigen Kanazawa | Renofa Yamaguchi FC |
| FC Osaka | Giravanz Kitakyushu |
| Nara Club | Sagan Tosu |
| Kamatamare Sanuki | Roasso Kumamoto |
| Tokushima Vortis | Oita Trinita |
| Ehime FC | Tegevajaro Miyazaki |
| FC Imabari | Kagoshima United FC |
| Kochi United SC | FC Ryukyu |
Key principles behind the group allocations
According to the J.League announcement, the following principles were applied when forming the groups:
- Snowbelt clubs: Clubs in areas where home matches cannot be staged in February and March due to snow are limited to a maximum of four per group.
- Same-prefecture clubs: Clubs from the same prefecture are placed in the same group.
- Regional characteristics: Where possible, wider regional characteristics beyond prefectural borders are also taken into account.
The group names are “EAST” and “WEST” for the J1 100-Year Vision League, and “EAST-A”, “EAST-B”, “WEST-A” and “WEST-B” for the J2 & J3 100-Year Vision League. The new format is designed to reflect regional identities while creating fresh storylines ahead of the 2026 kick-off.
For further details, please refer to the dedicated section on the official J.League website and club announcements.
Source: Group allocation announcement for the MEIJI YASUDA J.League 100-Year Vision League (Japanese)
