COMPETITION GUIDES
Competitions & Leagues
Explore stadiums, fixtures, and matchday notes by competition or league. More guides will be added over time.
Leagues
Matchday guides for domestic leagues
J1 League
Japan's top flight began with 10 clubs in 1993. From 2026/27, it moves to a new August-to-June calendar and begins a new chapter.
Premier League
England's top flight brings together elite speed, intensity, and global stars. Kaoru Mitoma, Shinji Kagawa, Shinji Okazaki, and Wataru Endo are among the Japanese players to take it on.
La Liga
Spain's top flight is known for brilliant technique and tactical detail. Takefusa Kubo has made La Liga an especially familiar stage for fans in Japan.
Serie A
Italy's top flight pairs tactical depth with some of football's most storied clubs. Hidetoshi Nakata, Keisuke Honda, and Yuto Nagatomo all left their mark here.
Bundesliga
Germany's top flight is defined by packed stands and fast, attacking football. Japanese players have thrived here from Yasuhiko Okudera to Shinji Kagawa and Makoto Hasebe.
Ligue 1
France's top flight blends emerging talent, athleticism, and technique. Daisuke Matsui, Hiroki Sakai, Takumi Minamino, and many other Japan internationals have taken on the league.
J2 League
Primeira Liga
Eredivisie
Belgian Pro League
Scottish Premiership
EFL Championship
Major League Soccer
Competitions
Guides for international tournaments and cup competitions
FIFA World Cup 2026
Hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the first 48-team World Cup will take place in 16 cities and 16 stadiums.