Number of teams in the J. League 1993/1994-2023/2024
J. League, had 60 teams competing in three divisions, the J1, J2, and J3. In less than 30 years since its inaugural year in 1993, when the circuit had no more than 10 teams competing in one division, the J. League has grown considerably, gaining ground in various aspects, from market size to the number of attendances at stadiums.
In the 2023/2024 season, Japan's professional soccer circuit, the