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Establishment and launch of U-21 J.League

Overview

The J.League announced the establishment of the 2026-27 U-21 J.League, a competition designed to provide competitive match experience for players aged 18 to 21. The league features 11 clubs divided into East and West groups and is scheduled to be broadcast live in its entirety on DAZN.

The competition officially commenced on August 22 with an opening match in the East League round, featuring a Tokyo Derby between U-21 FC Tokyo and U-21 Tokyo Verdy. FC Tokyo won the match 3-0, with goals from Shuto Nagano and Kiwa Tanaka.

Entities

FC Tokyo · Vissel Kobe · DAZN · Kiwa Tanaka · Nagoya U-18

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Japanese youth football: U-21 J-League begins and ECLOGA U-18 action unfolds

    The U-21 J-League has launched with FC Tokyo defeating Tokyo Verdy 3-0 in a Tokyo Derby, while Shohei High School's Miura Otsukoro scored twice in a 2-4 loss to Nagoya U-18.

  2. 14 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    U-21 J.League to be broadcast live on DAZN starting August 22

    DAZN will live stream all matches of the new 2026-27 U-21 J.League, featuring 11 clubs in East and West groups, starting August 22 to provide experience for players aged 18 to 21.

Sources

news.mynavi.jp · web.gekisaka.jp