Of these clubs, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Ventforet Kofu, and Yokohama F.C.
Gifu newly joined from Japan Football League.
Fifteen clubs will play in triple round-robin format, a total of 42 games each.
The clubs are ranked by points, and tie breakers are, in the following order: A draw would be conducted, if necessary.
League Division 2Notes:† Team played previous season in J1.‡ Team played previous season in JFL.