They set to play in the J3 League after relegation from J2 in 2024, Japan's third tier of professional football.

In March 2005, they announced that they would set up a task force to give a serious consideration to turn professional and try to gain J.League status.

On 27 October 2024, Tochigi officially relegated to J3 League for second time after defeat from Shimizu S-Pulse 0-1 at home and ending seven years stint in second tier with two games left.

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.