
Category / Tournament
W
Win
D
Draw
L
Loss
*In-play standings are provisional until match reports are released.
*During the season, standings are shown based on points, goal difference, and goals scored. After the league season has ended, the annual standings will be updated considering these factors and any other relevant criteria.
■ Qualification for the AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE) and AFC Champions League Two (ACL2)
There are 3 qualification spots for the ACLE 2025/26: (1) ACLE 2024/25 Champions, (2) 2024 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE Champions, and (3) 2024 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE Runners-up.
There is 1 qualification spot for the ACL2 2025/26: The 104th EMPEROR'S CUP Champions.
*If Japan is ranked 1st in the AFC East Region Ranking, clubs in spots ① to ③ will qualify directly for the main tournament.
*If Japan is ranked 2nd in the AFC East Region Ranking, clubs in spots ① and ② will qualify directly for the main tournament, while the club in spot ③ will enter the Preliminary Stage.
*If a club qualifies for multiple spots across ACLE and ACL2, the higher-tier spot takes priority. The vacant spot will be awarded to the next highest-ranked club in the MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE. The runners-up of the EMPEROR'S CUP will not inherit a vacant spot.

Suspended Players (21 October 2026)
Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 17:00 (JST)
![Records within Reach [MEIJI YASUDA J1 Matchweek 12]](/images/media/1-444.webp)
Records within Reach [MEIJI YASUDA J1 Matchweek 12]
Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 14:00 (JST)
![Nishimura Hat-Trick Fires Machida to Top Spot; FC Tokyo and Kashiwa Play Out Goalless Draw [Summary: MEIJI YASUDA J1 Matchweek 11]](/images/media/j1news-1.webp)
Nishimura Hat-Trick Fires Machida to Top Spot; FC Tokyo and Kashiwa Play Out Goalless Draw [Summary: MEIJI YASUDA J1 Matchweek 11]
Wed, 21 Oct 2026, 22:20 (JST)
![Leaders Hiroshima Chase Fifth Straight Win at Nagasaki; FC Tokyo Face Kashiwa in Top-Five Clash [Preview: MEIJI YASUDA J1 Matchweek 11]](/images/media/11-51.webp)
Leaders Hiroshima Chase Fifth Straight Win at Nagasaki; FC Tokyo Face Kashiwa in Top-Five Clash [Preview: MEIJI YASUDA J1 Matchweek 11]
Tue, 20 Oct 2026, 14:45 (JST)

Suspended Players (19 October 2026)
Mon, 19 Oct 2026, 18:30 (JST)

Suspended Players (21 October 2026)
Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 17:00 (JST)
![Records within Reach [MEIJI YASUDA J1 Matchweek 12]](/images/media/1-444.webp)
Records within Reach [MEIJI YASUDA J1 Matchweek 12]
Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 14:00 (JST)
![Nishimura Hat-Trick Fires Machida to Top Spot; FC Tokyo and Kashiwa Play Out Goalless Draw [Summary: MEIJI YASUDA J1 Matchweek 11]](/images/media/j1news-1.webp)
Nishimura Hat-Trick Fires Machida to Top Spot; FC Tokyo and Kashiwa Play Out Goalless Draw [Summary: MEIJI YASUDA J1 Matchweek 11]
Wed, 21 Oct 2026, 22:20 (JST)