The J.League will host the “2017 J.League Asia Challenge in THAILAND”.
This event marks the beginning of a new effort as part of the J.League’s Asian strategy.
This first edition will be co-hosted with the Thai League, J.League partners since 2012, in recognition of the numerous football-related exchanges between the two countries as well as 130th Anniversary of Japan-Thailand Diplomatic Relations.
Beginning in 2017 and continuing over a three-year period, this competition will be hosted in countries whose domestic leagues are partnered with the J.League.
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■Tournament Name: 2017 J.League Asia Challenge in THAILAND
■Organisers: Japan Professional Football League (J.League)
Thai League
■Tournament Dates: January 24 (Tuesday) and 26 (Thursday), 2017
■Tournament Venue: Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok
■Participating Clubs:
Kashima Antlers (2016 MEIJI YASUDA J1 League Champions)
Yokohama F. Marinos (2016 MEIJI YASUDA J1 League 10th Place)
Bangkok United (2016 Thai League Runners Up)
Suphanburi FC (2016 Thai League 10th Place)
■Tournament Format: J.League and Thai League clubs will play each other in four total matches (clubs from the same country will not play each other)
